The Cansino Law Firm, LLC

03/18/2026

Join us in congratulating Carl on being named a Georgia Super Lawyer for the third year in a row!

We are incredibly proud of our boss and grateful for the dedication, integrity, and hard work he brings to advocating for those he represents every day. This recognition is so well deserved!

03/02/2026

He may have a gavel… but he still knows his way around a closing table.

Judge by title — but still your go-to attorney for real estate closings and probate matters.

Don’t let the robe fool you. Give him a call!

Seriously we understand there has been some confusion over the appointment of Mr. Allen to Judge of Sparta Municipal Court. Rest assured that he can still handle your real estate or probate matters.

02/23/2026

📢 Important Update: FINCEN’s New Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FINCEN) has issued a new Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule that will significantly impact certain real estate transactions nationwide — including here in Georgia.

This rule is designed to enhance transparency in residential real estate transfers and combat illicit financial activity by requiring reporting for certain qualifying transactions. Depending on the structure of the transaction, reporting obligations will apply beginning March 1, 2026, where they previously did not.

As a real estate closing firm, we are closely monitoring this new obligation and preparing to assist our clients, agents, lenders, and investors in navigating these new compliance requirements.

To help break this down, we’ve attached a flow chart that outlines which types of transactions will be subject to the new rule. We encourage you to review it carefully to determine how it may apply to your clients and any upcoming closings.

If you have questions about how this rule could impact your transactions, please don’t hesitate to contact our office. We are here to help ensure your closings remain smooth, compliant, and on schedule.

02/19/2026

Join us in celebrating a proud moment for our team! Yesterday, Tony Allen was sworn in as Judge of the Sparta Municipal Court, and Kerry Allen was sworn in as Solicitor of the Milledgeville Municipal Court. We are proud to celebrate their dedication, service, and this well-deserved achievement!

01/05/2026

We are looking for a few people that would be available for a mock jury at our office January 21 at 9am. Please message us if you are interested!

12/22/2025

We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Please see below our hours of operation for the next two weeks during the holidays.

11/26/2025

Our office will be closed Thanksgiving Day and Friday, November 28th. We will open again at 8:00 a.m. on Monday December 1st. We wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!

11/10/2025

Join us on Congratulating Carl on his recent appointment by Governor Kemp as Washington County Solicitor General. We are so proud!!

ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced his appointment of Carl Cansino as the Washington County Solicitor General.

08/29/2025

Our office will be closed Monday, September 1, 2025 in observation of Labor Day. We will resume regular office hours on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Hope everyone has a great weekend!

08/27/2025

Our phones are currently down. Please reach out to us via email if you need us at [email protected]. Thank you for your patience!

07/23/2025

‼️Looking for a few extras for a Mock Jury at our office on July 29th from 9am-12pm. Please reach out to us if you would be available and are interested in participating. (If you reached out previously and we did not get back with you, but are still interested, please reach out again as we had a lot of messages the first time we posted.)‼️