NASHVILLE, TN
Attorney Owned and Operated Full Service Title and Escrow Services
— SERVING TENNESSEE SINCE 2006
Where Legal Expertise Meets Every Closing
Commerce Title & Escrow delivers attorney-led title insurance and escrow services for residential and commercial transactions across Tennessee - with the full depth of a practicing law firm behind every file.
2006
YEAR FOUNDEDYEARS OF COMBINED EXPERIENCE20+
LICENSED ATTORNEYS ON STAFF05
Residential and Commercial Closings
• ATTORNEY-LED CLOSINGS•
• RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL•
• NASHVILLE & MIDDLE TENNESSEE•
• AFFILIATED WITH SOBRO LAW GROUP, PLLC•
• OWNER-OPERATED SINCE 2006•
— OUR STORY
A Title Company Founded by Attorneys, for Every Transaction
Commerce Title & Escrow was founded in 2006 by with a clear purpose: to bring genuine legal expertise into every aspect of the title insurance and closing process. Commerce operates as more than a title company, as its owners are partners of SoBro Law Group, an onsite law firm which can assist in any issues which may arise during the closing process
Our affiliation with SoBro Law Group, PLLC, means that our closing attorneys are active practitioners who work every day in corporate law, real estate, commercial lending and tax planning.
20+
YEARS IN BUSINESS— THE COMMERCE TITLE DIFFERENCE
Not Just a Title Company.
A Law Firm Behind Every File.
Most title companies rely on trained processors to handle your closing. At Commerce Title & Escrow, every transaction is supported by full-time, actively practicing attorneys with decades of experience in real estate and transactional law.
I.
Attorneys Who Practice Every Day
Our closing team is composed of licensed attorneys who maintain active practices in real estate, corporate law, commercial lending, and related fields. When you close with Commerce, you are not only relying on staff - you are working with counsel who understands the full legal context of your transaction.
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Decades of Transactional Depth
Commerce Title was established in 2006. Over more than two decades, our team has handled thousands of residential and commercial closings across Tennessee.
III.
Law Firm Integration When It Matters
Our affiliation with SoBro Law Group, PLLC, gives Commerce Title clients direct access to legal counsel when a closing issue escalates into a legal matter. No referral delays or transitions to outside counsel. The same team that closes your deal can advise on issues that arise before, during, or after the closing .
— WHAT WE DO
Full-Spectrum Title & Escrow Services
From straightforward residential purchases to complex commercial closings, Commerce Title & Escrow handles every stage of the title process
Every service is supported by a team of actively practicing attorneys. If a title issue becomes a legal matter, our affiliation with SoBro Law Group means you have immediate access to experienced transactional counsel.
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Residential Purchase Closings
Attorney-supervised closings for home buyers and sellers across Middle Tennessee. From title examination through final disbursement, we ensure your residential transaction closes cleanly and on time.
02
Commercial Transaction Closings
Complex commercial deals require a closing team that understands lender requirements, entity structures, and deal-specific legal issues. Our attorneys bring full transactional law experience to every commercial file.
03
Refinance Closings
Efficient, accurate refinance closings for residential and commercial properties. Our team coordinates with lenders and borrowers to ensure a smooth process from loan package receipt through funding.
04
Construction Loan Closings
Construction financing requires specialized title expertise - from draw schedules to lien waiver management. Our experience with construction lending means your lender's requirements are met at every stage of the project.
05
1031 Exchange Transactions
Tax-deferred exchanges require precise coordination and strict adherence to IRS timelines. Commerce Title works alongside exchange intermediaries and counsel to ensure proper handling of exchange proceeds and documentation.
06
Title Examination & Insurance
Construction financing requires specialized title expertise - from draw schedules to lien waiver management. Our experience with construction lending means your lender's requirements are met at every stage of the project.
07
Escrow & Disbursement Services
Secure management of earnest money deposits, closing funds, and post-closing disbursements. Our escrow services provide careful handling and documentation that buyers, sellers, and lenders require.
08
Lender Representation
Serving as lender's counsel on commercial and residential loan closings throughout Tennessee. We are experienced in the documentation, title insurance, and compliance requirements of institutional, community bank, and SBA lenders alike.
OUR ATTORNEYS
Full-Time Practitioners. Full-Time at the Closing Table.
The Commerce Title team is composed of the attorneys of SoBro Law Group, PLLC - active transactional practitioners who bring their full legal practice to every closing they handle.
Amy Wood
Co-Founder & Managing Attorney
Amy co-founded Commerce Title & Escrow in 2006 alongside her husband, Adam LaFevor. A versatile transactional attorney with a practice spanning real estate, corporate law, securities, commercial lending, IP, and employment, Amy brings unmatched depth to the closing table and leads SoBro Law Group, PLLC.
REAL ESTATECORPORATECOMMERCIAL LENDINGSECURITIESAdam LaFevor
Real Estate Counsel & Strategic Advisor
As co-owner of Commerce Title & Escrow with his wife and fellow SoBro Law Group member, Amy Wood, Adam maintains active involvement in the title and closing industry. This hands-on experience ensures his counsel remains current, practical, and aligned with market realities.
TAX PLANNINGESTATE PLANNINGTRUST TRANSACTIONS1031 EXCHANGE— TRANSACTION TYPES
Residential & Commercial. Both, With the Same Depth.
Residential Closings
Buying or selling a home is one of the most significant transactions of a person's life. Commerce Title & Escrow provides the attentive, attorney-led closing experience that residential clients deserve - from first-time buyers to seasoned investors.
— Purchase and sale closings - all price points
— Refinances and cash-out refinances
— New construction closings
— Investment property transactions
— Estate, trust, and probate-related closings
— For Sale By Owner (FSBO) transactions
— Short sales and distressed property closings
Commercial Closings
Commercial real estate transactions carry legal and financial complexity that demand a more than a standard closing office. Our attorneys handle the full range of commercial closings - from small investment properties to large multi-site portfolios.
— Commercial purchase and sale transactions
— Construction and development loan closings
— SBA 7(a) and 504 loan closings
— Commercial refinance and acquisition financing
— Multi-family and mixed-use property closings
— Portfolio and multi-site closings
— Sale-leaseback and commercial leasehold transactions
Six Reasons to Open Your Next Order With Us
— WHY CHOOSE US
In a market full of title companies, Commerce Title & Escrow stands apart - not because of marketing, but because of what we actually do every day.
Every Commerce Title closing is handled by a licensed, practicing attorney - not a processor, not a closer. You get legal-grade attention at every stage of your transaction.
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Attorneys at Every Closing
Founded by Amy Wood and Adam LaFevor in 2006 and still personally operated by its owners. You are not dealing with a franchise or a corporate title factory - you are working with a firm that has staked its professional reputation on every file it handles.
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Owner-Operated Since 2006
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Law Firm Integration When It Matters
When a title issue reveals a legal problem, most title companies stop and refer you out. Commerce Title's direct connection to SoBro Law Group means the same team can often carry a matter from the closing table into legal resolution without any interruption to the relationship.
Decades of Active Transactional Practice
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Our attorneys do not only handle closings. They practice transactional law every day - representing buyers, sellers, borrowers, lenders, developers, and investors in all manner of deals. That active practice background means they recognize issues, understand deal dynamics, and know what matters.
Multi-State and Multi-Discipline Coverage
5
Our team includes attorneys licensed in multiple states and experienced across multiple disciplines - real estate, commercial lending, tax, estate planning, corporate law, and securities. Whatever complexity your transaction brings, our team has the depth to handle it.
Responsive, Relationship-Driven Service
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Our team includes attorneys licensed in multiple states and experienced across multiple disciplines - real estate, commercial lending, tax, estate planning, corporate law, and securities. Whatever complexity your transaction brings, our team has the depth to handle it.
Get Started
Ready to Open a Title Order?
Our team is ready to assist buyers, sellers, real estate agents, lenders, and attorneys across Middle Tennessee. Reach out today to open an order or discuss your transaction.
