Real Estate Law

The Law Office of Johnny Ellis has been closing real estate settlements since 1987. Prior to practicing law, Johnny worked in the mortgage industry in Knoxville, Tennessee as a loan originator. Later, he worked as a Collection Account Representative in Rome GA. Finally as a Branch Manager in Murfreesboro, TN.

Real Estate and Title law encompasses the transaction that takes place between the real estate broker and seller. Oftentimes, state laws regulate the transactions.

This extensive work experience provides peace of mind because we explain the complex documentation in plain language so that you will clearly understand all the paperwork involved with your transaction.

Additionally, we can provide legal guidance in the following areas:

Landlord/Tenant
Lease Agreements, Commercial and Residential
Property Agreements
Evictions
Foreclosures
Unlawful Ouster
Any type of Real Estate or Property Law matters

Court of Appeals Win

Johnny Ellis saved his clients’ inheritance in property valued at over $350,000. Heirs in Williamson County were about to loose their share of an inheritance in a valuable tract of land.

“Some of my client’s cousins were claiming ownership to the land by quasi adverse possesion or ‘squatters rights’” Explained Ellis.

“Most of my clients were minors while the cousins were squatting. The trial judge agreed with my opponents, but the Court of Appeals decided that you cannot begin to divest a 6 year old of his inheritance to land by prescription, (squatters rights) until he turns 18.”

See: Amos vs. Taylor opinion.


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