Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in San Antonio
At Norman & Oliver, we prioritize client care through prompt, cooperative legal services. Our team of experienced attorneys and paralegals delivers responsive support across real estate, estate planning, business law, and probate matters. Founded in 2004 by Jimmy Norman and Carl Oliver, our firm combines decades of expertise with a client-centric approach, ensuring transparent communication and tailored solutions.We specialize in commercial/residential real estate transactions, business formations, secured lending, and estate planning, while maintaining affiliations with leading legal and real estate organizations. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our Board Certification by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and partnerships with title insurance providers like Chicago Title of Texas, LLC.
Services
Real Estate Law
Estate Planning
Business Formations
Probate Law
Real Estate Lending
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We return client calls promptly and prioritize responsive communication
- Our team includes Board Certified specialists in real estate law
- We maintain partnerships with Chicago Title of Texas, LLC for title services
- We refer clients to qualified specialists outside our practice areas
- Our attorneys hold advanced legal and business education credentials
Associations and certifications
- Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Services
Real Estate Law
We represent clients in commercial/residential real estate transactions including property sales, lease agreements, and development projects. Our attorneys handle title examinations, contract negotiations, and closings for developers, investors, and lending institutions. With Board Certified specialists on staff, we ensure compliance with Texas real estate regulations while protecting client interests throughout the transaction process.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. We help families and business owners create comprehensive plans for asset distribution and incapacity management. Attorneys specialize in tailored strategies for probate avoidance and intergenerational wealth transfer, with experience handling complex estates involving real property and business interests.
Business Formations
We assist in forming corporations, LLCs, and limited partnerships while advising on governance structures and compliance requirements. Our services include drafting operating agreements, shareholder documents, and business contracts. Attorneys provide ongoing counsel for entity maintenance, contract disputes, and transactional matters affecting Texas-based and out-of-state businesses.
Probate Law
We guide executors and beneficiaries through Texas probate proceedings for both contested and uncontested estates. Services include will validation, asset inventory, debt settlement, and distribution planning. Our team handles ancillary probate matters for out-of-state property owners and represents parties in probate litigation when necessary.
Real Estate Lending
We represent lenders and borrowers in commercial real estate financing transactions. Our services include preparing loan documents, conducting title reviews, and facilitating closings for banks, credit unions, and institutional lenders. Attorneys specialize in secured lending transactions involving mortgages, deeds of trust, and loan modifications for income-producing properties.
People
James C. Norman
Attorney
Board Certified in Real Estate Law with 40+ years' experience. Specializes in commercial/residential transactions and secured lending. Former Chair of San Antonio Bar Association's Real Estate Section. Holds LL.M. in Taxation from Southern Methodist University.
Carl R. Oliver
Attorney
Practices real estate law and estate planning. Serves as closing agent for Chicago Title of Texas. Board Certified in Real Estate Law with 35+ years' experience. Municipal Court Judge in Alamo Heights since 1989.
Christopher P. Carlin
Attorney
Handles commercial real estate and construction contracts. Member of Texas Bar Association's Construction Law Section. Admitted to practice since 2011 with experience in oil and gas easements and business transactions.
Jeffrey R. Parsons
Attorney
Specializes in real estate, business formations, and estate planning. Active in San Antonio Young Lawyers Association and Energy Law Sections. Holds MBA from St. Mary's University. Volunteer with San Antonio Legal Services Association.
Eleanor Verret
Attorney
Practices commercial real estate law and secured lending transactions. With honors graduate from University of Texas School of Law. Represents lenders and borrowers in complex real estate financing arrangements.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We focus on real estate law, estate planning, business formations, probate matters, and real estate lending transactions. Our attorneys are Board Certified in Commercial and Residential Real Estate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
How do you handle cases outside your expertise?
When matters fall outside our practice areas, we refer clients to qualified specialists while maintaining our commitment to ethical service standards and client advocacy.
What makes your firm different?
Our team approach combines decades of experience with prompt responsiveness. Every client interacts with our entire team, not just one attorney, ensuring comprehensive support and continuity of service.
Do you work with out-of-state clients?
Yes, we represent out-of-state investors and lenders in Texas real estate transactions and business matters, including probate administration and property closings.
How quickly can I expect a response?
We prioritize prompt communication, returning calls as soon as possible and maintaining open lines of communication throughout your case.
