Property Title Dispute Attorney Serving West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County

West Palm Beach property owners facing a title dispute have a direct path to court: the Palm Beach County Circuit Court at 205 N. Dixie Highway handles real property title and boundary disputes for the entire county. The Law Office of Renee Marie Smith files quiet title actions and resolves competing ownership claims for clients throughout West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County.

Title search: confirms the recorded ownership history of the property.

Title-related issue review: addresses liens or other concerns found in the record.

Closing document preparation: puts accurate, complete paperwork in front of every party.

Closing coordination: keeps the timeline and communication on track through signing.

Serving West Palm Beach and All of Palm Beach County

Title disputes filed in Palm Beach County are heard in the 15th Judicial Circuit — the same circuit that covers West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Wellington, and every municipality in the county. The firm's base in Palm Beach Gardens puts it minutes from the North County Courthouse at 3188 PGA Boulevard and a short drive from the Main Courthouse at 205 N. Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach, where Circuit Civil cases — including quiet title actions — are processed on the third floor. Proximity matters when a filing deadline is tight or a hearing date moves.


Document Planning Before Closing

Can You Avoid a Forced Sale in a Partition Action?

Signing documents, identification requirements, and timing are planned in advance so closing day goes smoothly.

Yes, in many cases a forced sale can be avoided. Florida law may allow a co-owner to negotiate a buyout, reach a settlement, or, under the Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act, exercise the right to purchase inherited property if title was acquired after July 2020. An attorney can review your deed and ownership history to identify which options may apply.

Clients who need broader commercial or residential transaction representation can learn more from a Florida real estate transaction attorney.

Where West Palm Beach Title Disputes Are Filed

Quiet title actions in Palm Beach County are civil Circuit Court matters. The Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller maintains all recorded deeds, liens, and lis pendens notices through the Official Records system at mypalmbeachclerk.com — the same database the firm searches before every filing. When a competing claim, old lien, or gap in ownership history clouds your deed, a quiet title judgment entered by the 15th Judicial Circuit clears the record so the property becomes marketable. Renee Marie Smith, Esq. has handled more than 20 similar cases per year for over 25 years, including matters originating in West Palm Beach, Riviera Beach, and Lake Worth Beach.


Who Is Eligible to Claim Surplus Funds in Florida?

Can a Condo Co-Owner File for Partition in West Palm Beach?

Yes. Condos are partitionable under Florida law. Because individual condo units involve shared building ownership and HOA obligations, partition by sale is typically the most common outcome. The court reviews ownership interests, any outstanding HOA dues, and the recorded deed before making a determination.

Local Trust Signals for West Palm Beach Clients

Renee Marie Smith, Esq. founded Smith Title Services, Inc. in 2007 and has practiced Florida real estate law for more than 25 years. The firm represents property owners, co-owners, heirs, buyers, sellers, and investors — including clients with properties in West Palm Beach ZIP codes 33401 through 33417. Every title dispute case is handled by an attorney and dedicated legal assistant, not passed to staff after intake.


Frequently Asked Questions

  • Where Are West Palm Beach Property Title Disputes Filed in Court?

    Title disputes in West Palm Beach are filed in the Palm Beach County Circuit Court — part of the 15th Judicial Circuit — at the Main Courthouse, 205 N. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. Circuit Civil handles real property title and boundary matters.

  • Does the Firm Represent Clients Outside Palm Beach Gardens?

    Yes. The Law Office of Renee Marie Smith represents clients throughout Palm Beach County, including West Palm Beach, Jupiter, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, and Wellington, and handles Florida property matters statewide.

  • How Long Does a Quiet Title Action Take in Palm Beach County?

    Most uncontested quiet title actions in Palm Beach County resolve in three to six months. Contested cases involving competing claimants or complex ownership histories take longer. The firm provides a case-specific timeline after reviewing your deed and title history.

  • What Records Does the Palm Beach County Clerk Hold for Title Disputes?

    The Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller's Official Records database contains deeds, mortgages, liens, lis pendens notices, and judgment records. These documents form the foundation of every quiet title action filed in the county.

  • What Types of Title Disputes Does the Firm Handle in West Palm Beach?

    The firm handles quiet title actions, competing ownership claims, old lien clearance, gaps in chain of title, tax deed title issues, and title defects blocking a sale — for residential and investment properties throughout West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County.