About Us

Residential Closings Throughout North and South Carolina

The Sperry Law Firm is a full-service residential real estate law firm, specializing in individual closings. With over a decade of experience in the North and South Carolina markets, our client base includes many of the area’s top real estate producers, mortgage professionals, builders, and financial institutions. We pride ourselves on giving individual attention to every step of the closing process.

Whether you are selling, purchasing, refinancing or leasing residential or commercial property, our office will ensure your interests are protected. Our team of professionals and well-trained paralegals will assist you through each step of your closing process with knowledgeable service and guidance. Together, we are small enough to give you personal attention, but large enough to handle all your real estate needs.

George H. Sperry, Jr. Esq. - Partner/Founder

George H. Sperry, Jr. received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington in 1994 and was licensed in North Carolina as a Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”) in 1996. Mr. Sperry went on to earn his Juris Doctor degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1999.

In addition to being licensed to practice law in the state of North Carolina (1999), Mr. Sperry became licensed to practice law in the state of South Carolina in 2008. Mr. Sperry was born in Wilmington, North Carolina in 1966 and moved to Charlotte, North Carolina in 2000. George resides in Rock Hill, SC with his wife and three children.

• Licensed North Carolina and South Carolina Attorney
• SC Title Insurance Agent
• Notary Public

Member:

•  North Carolina Bar Association
•  South Carolina Bar Association
•  American Land Title Association

Ryan Hatley, Esq., - Partner/Managing Attorney

Ryan Hatley graduated cum laude from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a dual degree in History and Political Science. He went on to earn his Juris Doctor degree from American University's Washington College of Law in Washington D.C.

Ryan practices primarily in real estate law. He handles all aspects of residential and commercial closings and real estate litigation. He also practices family law and estate planning. 

Out of the office, Ryan is an avid golfer who loves to travel.

Member:
North Carolina Bar Association
North Carolina State Bar Association
North Carolina Bar Association's Real Property and Family Divisions

Jacob Wood, Esq., - Associate Attorney
Jacob Wood graduated from the Citadel - Military College of South Carolina in 2018,  where he earned his bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management. Jacob then went on to Elon School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor in 2020.  Jacob practices primarily real estate law and serves as one of the closing attorneys in our Ballantyne office.

Jacob also served in the United States Army National Guard from 2014 through 2020. 

Out of the office, Jacob enjoys spending time outdoors and trying new restaurants across Charlotte.

Member:
North Carolina Bar Association