Sommer Matheny Bilavsky, Real Estate Attorney in Marietta, Georgia

Sommer concentrates on real estate and residential. Each area below outlines the kind of case Sommer handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Real Estate

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Sommer's primary office is at 3475 Dallas Hwy SW Ste 420, Marietta, GA, 30064-6409. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new real estate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Sommer usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Sommer discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in real estate practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Sommer for a real estate case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Sommer walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Sommer offer a free consultation?

  Sommer charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sommer's office. Some real estate attorneys offer free consults — check Sommer's current terms during booking.

• How long do real estate cases in Georgia typically take?

  Simple real estate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Sommer gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Sommer take my case if I'm outside Marietta?

  Sommer is licensed in Georgia. Matters governed by Georgia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Sommer will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Sommer?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Sommer will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Sommer accepting new real estate clients right now?

  Sommer's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.