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A Real Estate Attorney and Trusted Legal Partner for Eastern North Carolina
Comprehensive legal guidance for real estate, business, and estate matters throughout Beaufort County and beyond.
John B. Tate III, Attorney at Law, helps homeowners, business owners, and families handle the legal work that protects what they've built.

Legal Support Built Around the Needs of Eastern NC
Every property closing, business formation, or estate matter carries its own set of details, deadlines, and local requirements. As a real estate attorney and business lawyer serving Chocowinity, Washington, Greenville, and the surrounding communities, John B. Tate III brings decades of familiarity with Beaufort County's land records, courthouse procedures, and the practical concerns of local families and business owners.
Whether you're a residential real estate attorney client closing on a home near the Pamlico River, a business owner in Greenville forming an LLC, or an executor working through probate in Washington, the goal is the same: clear guidance, careful documentation, and legal work you can rely on.
From title review and deed preparation to wills, trusts, and easement disputes, the firm's practice areas work together to cover the legal issues that most often affect property owners and business owners in eastern North Carolina.

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Explore Our Practice Areas
The firm's six core practice areas address the legal matters that come up most often for individuals, families, and businesses across Beaufort County and the surrounding region. Each area is handled with the same attention to detail, whether the matter involves a commercial closing, a probate filing, or a new operating agreement.
- Direct, personal attention from an attorney who knows the local courthouses and recording offices
- Practical explanations of contracts, deeds, and legal documents in plain language
- Support for both routine transactions and more complex disputes or filings
Business & Corporate Law
A business attorney and corporate law attorney resource for LLC formation, business agreements, operating agreements, and contract review for companies throughout eastern North Carolina.
Commercial Real Estate
Guidance from a commercial real estate attorney on commercial property transactions, commercial closings, title review, and contract negotiation for investors and business owners.
Estate Administration & Probate
A probate attorney and estate administration attorney helping executors and families navigate probate court, settle estates, and address the practical demands of estate administration.
Residential Real Estate
A residential real estate attorney and home closing attorney assisting buyers and sellers with contracts, title review, deed preparation, and residential closings across eastern NC.
Right of Way & Easement Research
An easement attorney and property access attorney resolving right of way questions, easement disputes, and property access issues for rural and residential landowners alike.
Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning
An estate planning attorney offering wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and asset protection planning to help families in Beaufort County prepare for the future.
Talk to a Real Estate Attorney Who Knows Beaufort County
Legal matters involving property, business, or family estates rarely wait for a convenient time. Whether you need a real estate lawyer for an upcoming closing, a business formation attorney to set up your LLC, or a probate lawyer to help settle a loved one's estate, a conversation with John B. Tate III can help you understand your options and next steps.