Pearce Hardwick has been engaged in general real estate and related law practice representing primarily closely held businesses in practice areas of residential closings, commercial real estate development, financing and related areas. A graduate of Washington & Lee University (1962) and the University of Virginia Law School (1965), he has practiced law in Atlanta, Georgia since 1967, after 2 years in the U. S. Army, including service with the 9th Infantry Division in Viet Nam (Capt., U.S.A.R).

After 5 years in general practice including real estate, trust and estates, and general litigation, Mr. Hardwick’s law practice has concentrated in real property law, including all phases of commercial and residential real estate development including zoning, financing and leasing of office/warehouse projects, office and residential condominiums, self-storage facilities, assisted living development and finance, tax-free exchanges and residential purchases and lending. Through a wholly owned company, FHT Exchange, Inc., Mr. Hardwick also frequently serves as a qualified intermediary for Section 1031 tax-free exchanges.

Agent for First American Title Insurance Company

Approved by most other title companies licensed in Georgia, including Chicago Title Insurance Company and its related companies.

Organizations:

Professional: Atlanta, Georgia, Virginia & American Bar Associations

Personal: Optimist Club of Buckhead-Atlanta; Board of Trustees of Feed the Hungry Foundation, Inc.; Member of Boys & Girls Clubs of Atlanta Camp Committee; Peachtree Road United Methodist Church; former President and Member of Board of Directors of Brookhaven Boys & Girls Club,

Description: Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rated. Mr. Hardwick is rated “AV” by Martindale-Hubbell® and his peers; the highest rating given. This rating reflects “Very High to Preeminent” legal ability and “Very High” general ethical standards.

Practice Areas:

• Contract drafting
• Due diligence coordination
• Loan commitment review
• Title examinations and title clearance
• Title insurance
• Coordination of financing and closing
• Zoning review
• Limited Liability Company formation and Operating Agreements
• Real Estate Exchange coordination
• Condominium and Town Home Declarations of Covenants, Restrictions and Easements

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