Is it ever advisable to plead guilty to a DUI charge? There are several reasons why it is not advisable to plead guilty to a DUI charge. First of all, pleading guilty to a DUI charge is expensive. You are paying not only the fines, but you are also paying the court costs. The stigma […]
Did you know that every year, about 1.5 million people are arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol? Are you one of these 1.5 million people who have recently been arrested for drunk driving? If so, you’re probably scared and wondering what you should do next. Getting arrested for drunk driving is no joke. Fines can […]
You’ve seen the writing on the walls for weeks. People on the management team disappear into mysterious closed-door meetings for hours at a time. You’ve been asked to compile data about company costs and employee usage rates. There’s been a general sense of unease at the office. And during today’s all-staff meeting, the dreaded words were finally […]
Buying a house is exciting and in 2018, more than 5.34 million people closed on new homes. But there’s more to buying a house than getting a mortgage and taking possession of the keys. You have to close on the property. The closing process helps ensure that everything gets handled legally. That’s why hiring a real estate […]
Our Firm handles traditional purchases of real estate, including both residential and commercial properties. We also handle refinancing of loans and mortgages, home equity lines of credit, and mobile home sales and de-titles. Additionally, we handle quitclaim deeds and property transfer. We handle commercial lease agreements, commercial purchases, and commercial sales and refinances. We also […]
We will not accept any funds at the closing over $5,000. If it’s under $5,000, we will only accept a bank certified check. We require funds to be wired at least 48 hours prior to closing, or, if they would like, we can deposit their personal check into our escrow account. We ask that this […]
The first issue to address when you buy an existing business is the role of the seller in your new business. If the seller is going to become an employee, you will need to discuss the role of that seller as the employee is going forward. Having someone who is a business owner sell the […]
If you are working with a realtor, a real estate agent, or a real estate company, we want you to stay with them through all the things leading up to when you make an offer on a house or when you put your home on the market. Your real estate agent is the professional that […]
South Carolina is one of the few states that requires a licensed South Carolina attorney to handle many of the major aspects of a closing. Major aspects of a closing include supervising the title search and title commitment, recording deeds, mortgages, and other important documents, as well as supervising the escrow process and disbursement of […]
The De Bruin Law firm offers a wide range of legal services to clients in Greenville, SC and the surrounding upstate. Our experienced attorneys can help you with legal matters in the areas of business law, criminal law, estate planning, and real estate law.
