Attorney-backed services for every closing.
With staff attorneys and affiliated law firms, ESS brings full legal capability to CEM document preparation, witness closings, attorney settlements and document review.
CEM Legal Document Preparation
Our staff attorneys and affiliated law firms prepare all required legal documents for Consolidation, Extension and Modification Agreement transactions — assignments, consolidation agreements, modification agreements and all ancillary instruments.
Inquire- CEMA assignment and consolidation agreements
- Modification and extension agreements
- Gap mortgage instruments where required
- All documents reviewed by licensed NY attorneys
- Coordinated directly with new and existing lenders
Attorney Reviewed Witness Closings
ESS-affiliated attorneys are available to attend closings as a witness and reviewing attorney — ensuring all documents are properly executed, acknowledged and in compliance with applicable requirements.
Inquire- In-person attorney presence at closing table
- Document review and execution oversight
- Notarial and acknowledgment compliance
- Available in New York City, Long Island and surrounding counties
- Coordinated with your closing agent or escrow officer
Attorney Settlements
Full attorney-conducted settlement services for purchase and refinance transactions. An ESS affiliated attorney acts as settlement agent, supervising the entire closing from document preparation through funding authorization.
Inquire- Full closing supervision by licensed NY attorney
- Purchase and refinance closings
- Co-op and condominium expertise
- Commercial and mixed-use transactions
- Clearing title objections and curative work
Legal Document Review
Pre-closing review of loan packages, title commitments and closing instructions by ESS legal staff to identify issues, flag objections and ensure all conditions are satisfied prior to closing.
Inquire- Loan document review and exception identification
- Title commitment review and objection clearing
- Lender closing instruction compliance review
- Survey review and exception analysis
- Coordination with underwriters on curative requirements
Legal capability built into the closing process.
Integrated, not outsourced
Our legal team works alongside title, search and settlement operations — no handoffs, no delays, no separate engagement letter.
CEMA expertise
With more than 20 years of NY CEMA experience, our attorneys have prepared thousands of consolidation and modification agreements.
Bundled fee structure
Legal document preparation and review are included in a bundled fee for CEM transactions — predictable pricing, no surprises at closing.
Speak with our legal team.
Our attorneys and legal staff are available to discuss your transaction, answer questions about CEM documents or schedule an attorney closing.