Applegate Fifer Pulliam LLC is pleased to announce that Sara Rocke has joined the firm as an associate attorney. A native of Floyds Knobs, Rocke obtained her undergraduate degree from Purdue University, and obtained her J.D. from the University of South Carolina...
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Deeds
A deed is a document conveying an interest in real estate from one person to another. A deed is effective once signed and delivered, but in order to cut off liability from the grantor (the person selling or giving the property) and protect the interests of the grantee...
What Are Typical Commercial Real Estate Closing Charges and Who Pays Them?
Along with the purchase price, some of the typical fees and costs paid at closing include a title search, title insurance premium, title endorsements, a closing fee, document preparation fees, certificate of existence, wire fees, recording fees, transfer taxes, and...
Purchase Contracts
It’s always a good idea to have a written purchase agreement when engaging in a transaction to buy or sell real estate. Purchase and sales agreement forms (“PSA” or “PA” for short) are written contracts between buyer and seller outlining their agreement to exchange...
Adjusting to Litigation During COVID
Litigation is still moving forward during the pandemic, albeit somewhat slower than normal. The Courts and attorneys are finding ways to move cases forward even though many courthouses are restricting visitors. Zoom, a somewhat unknown company prior to the pandemic,...
Firm Announcement Regarding Residential Real Estate Services
The law firm of Applegate Fifer Pulliam LLC is pleased to announce the hiring of Leah Poindexter and Angela Calvert. Ms. Poindexter will join the firm in the role of Senior Real Estate Paralegal. She previously served as Vice President of Southeastern Indiana Title...
Firm Announcement Regarding New Associate Attorney
Applegate Fifer Pulliam LLC is pleased to announce that Amy L. Eversole has joined the firm as an associate attorney. Eversole obtained her J.D. from the University of Louisville School of Law, in 2011. She is admitted to practice in Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee....
If I Win My Lawsuit, Is The Other Side Responsible For Paying My Attorney Fees?
You brought a lawsuit concerning a contractual dispute and prevailed. Is the losing side now responsible for paying your attorney fees? If you had a written agreement providing that the other party was obligated to pay for your fees in seeking to enforce the...
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