Do I need a real estate attorney to buy a house in Sandy Springs?

A Sandy Springs closing always goes through a licensed attorney: Georgia law puts one in charge of every real estate closing in the state, so this is not an optional add-on the way it is in some other states. The attorney reviews the contract, handles the title work and must be present to prepare and execute the deed, since a non-lawyer conducting a closing would be the unauthorized practice of law under Georgia rules. Joel Boss coordinates that attorney referral as part of a normal Sandy Springs transaction.