Collison Forbes Royer

Collison Forbes Royer

also known as Chip Royer

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 24 years

Real estate Lawyer at Charlottesville, VA
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Banking, Business

200 C Garrett St, Charlottesville, VA

About Collison

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Real Estate 50%

Collison “Chip” F. Royer specializes in real estate (including residential development, leasing, construction, commercial/industrial land acquisition, leasing, ground leases, and finance (including warehouse lines of credit up to $300,000,000). Mr. Royer regularly assists clients with challenging title matters, unusual financing structures, and contract disputes. He also handles hundreds of commercial closings per year.

24 years

50%
Banking 25%

Mr. Royer regularly represents borrower and lenders in complex financial transactions for commercial projects and large residential developments. Mr. Royer also acts as counsel to lenders for various loan workouts and default situations. He regularly acts a foreclosure trustee and advises banks on such matters.

24 years

25%
Business 25%

Mr. Royer regularly helps small and medium sized businesses with formation, governance and other issues, including buy-sell agreements and transition planning.

24 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 22 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 24 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2001

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Royer Caramanis, PLC

200 C Garrett St, Charlottesville, VA, 22902

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Collison Forbes Royer's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

5 star (14)
4 star (0)
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Posted by Nicole | January 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Beyond competent: meticulous, thorough and prompt

Chip Royer was our closing agent on a home purchase. After a bad prior experience, I was keely monitoring timelines and potential red flags. There were absolutely no issues with this closing. Chip and his staff knew every nuance of not only the standard requirements for a closing, but also for the... more intense VA loan closings. There were literally no hiccups in the process and the team answered every question I had along the way quickly and thoroughly. It is rare to see such detail oriented work nowadays. Chip walked us through every single form during closing and explained to us what we were signing. This was the best closing experience I have had by far. There is no other attorney that I will use. Whatever Chip provides, we will go to him for that service when needed.

Posted by David | February 5, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Intelligent, fantastic communicator & a solid person!

My wife and I used Chip's services for our home closing. Closing on a home can be an intimidating process, but not with Chip. He made the entire closing seem simple. My wife even said, "I actually just understood everything I signed. Chip was great!" Since our closing, we have recommended Ch...ip to friends for their real estate needs. I have even consulted him on other topics and, in all cases, he always gave sound, solid advice and guidance. Chip is one of the brightest attorneys I have worked with in my career, and I have no reservations about going to him with any subject.

Posted by Gary | January 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Gary Taylor

Chip Royer is the consummate professional and a valuable resource to me, my family and my company. I have worked him on multiple occasions and in each case felt that he has helped me through complicated issues with both thoughtful analysis and grace.

Posted by anonymous | January 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommended

Chip gave us great service on a somewhat unusual real estate matter. His rates are reasonable and he is very responsive.

Posted by Jonathan | January 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Top Notch Service and Expertise

I've been working with Chip on a professional level since 2010. In my opinion, there's no one more diligent and knowledgeable when it comes to real estate and corporate law than Chip. He and his entire team provide A-Level service and guidance. He's my go-to for anything related to real estate or ...business law.

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Collison Forbes Royer's Lawyer Endorsements

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Timothy Kelsey

Real estate lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Great attorney. I endorse him unequivocally."

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Stacey Mcdonough

Commercial real estate lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have worked on matters as opposing counsel to Collison Royer prior to forming a firm with him. In the 7+ years I've known him, he has consistently been extremely knowledgeable, diligent, and responsive. He is highly competent in commercial banking, construction, and real estate matters."

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Christian Patrizia

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2014

Best Lawyer (Charlottesville Welcome Winner), Gold Award

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Managing Partner, Royer Caramanis & McDonough, PLC

2009 - 2013

Partner, Scott Kroner PLC

2007 - 2009

Chief Restructuring Officer, Mosaico/Hartstone Pottery Holdings

2003 - 2007

Attorney, Scott Kroner PLC

2001 - 2003

Attorney, Bracewell & Patterson, LLP

Associations

2016 - Present

Charlottesville Albemarle Bar Association

Nominating Committee

2015 - Present

Various Bank Boards/Advisory Boards

2003 - Present

Charlottesville Albemarle Bar Association

Member

Virginia Bar Association

State Bar of Texas

National Homebuilders Association

Blue Ridge Homebuilders Association

Board of Directors

Leadership Charlottesville

2017 - 2018

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

Representation of banks and borrowers

$300 million builder line of credit

Closed over 520 residential real estate transactions in Central VA in 2016

Represented lender in $7 million construction and development loan

Represented lender in $7 million construction and development loan

Represented doctors in merger of practices

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Education

2001

University of Virginia School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

1996

University of Virginia

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Realtor Focus Groups

TRID: The impacts of new government guidelines on residential closings

2015

Local Realtor Team Annual Meeting

The Ins and Outs of Residential Contracts: Tips for Closing on TIme and Avoiding Potholes

2015

Fall Realtor Caucus

Upcoming Government Changes and Impacts on Residential Lending

2013

Local Realtors Conference

Short Sales: Better in the Long Run?

Languages

English

Activity

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