Experience that counts.

40+ Years of Experience

Our Values

We are committed to the values we hold in the highest regard: Honesty and integrity in all business dealings, professional at all times, and timely responses to your questions or concerns. We are also committed to making sure all parties leave the closing table satisfied with their experience. Our commitment to superior service is the top priority.

Attorney Owned

By choosing to work with an attorney owned title company, you can rest assured that there will be no unnecessary surprises. Throughout the years, we’ve developed a strong system to mitigate any potential hiccups along the way, and, above all, to keep you and your family protected for years to come.

Family

At Mountain States you are family, we understand that buying and selling real estate can be an exciting but also an uncomfortable time in your life. We devote ourselves to our clients with professional and uncompromising ethics to ensure they come to the closing table with peace of mind knowing their transaction is in experienced and caring hands.

More than just real estate.

Business and Corporation Creation

Estate Administration and Probate

Estate Planning

Your success, is our success

Our team is focused on providing the best possible closing experience for everyone involved. As your title company, we represent you throughout the closing process. We take this very seriously and we work hard every day to ensure we provide only the best service and communication for you and your clients. 

Lawrence F. Counts

Lawrence F. Counts

Attorney-at-Law

Lawrence has been practicing law in the East Tennessee region for over 40 years focusing in the areas of real estate and banking transactional work. He has represented a number of banking institutions as well as many clients who have been with him for a number of years. He has served as the Delinquent Tax Attorney for the City of Johnson City, Town of Jonesborough, and Washington County, Tennessee for over 20 years. He is the Board attorney for Washington County Emergency Communications District and the Washington County/Johnson City Emergency Medical Services having served in those roles for over 20 years. Lawrence graduated from East Tennessee State University in 1979 with a degree in political science and biology. He then graduated from the University of Memphis School of Law in 1982. He is married to Chouree’ Blevins-Counts and attends Boones Creek Christian Church. Practice Areas: Real Estate and Property Transactions Estate Planning (wills, powers of attorney, living wills, etc.) Business and Corporation Creation and Representation Estate Administration and Probate Contracts and Transactional Law Adoption Matters Professional and Community Service: American Bar Association Tennessee Bar Association Washington County Bar Association Tennessee Land Title Association American Land Title Association.

Audrey H. Graybeal

Audrey H. Graybeal

Firm Administrator and Paralegal

Audrey began her career with the Firm in 2005. She is the Firm Administrator and Paralegal. Audrey manages the collection of delinquent property taxes for the City of Johnson City, Town of Jonesborough, and Washington County, Tennessee. She coordinates all litigation for Lawrence F. Counts, Attorney-at Law. Audrey has extensive experience in residential and commercial real estate matters, estate planning, business and corporate law and general sessions court civil matters. She also works with the Washington County Emergency Communications District and Washington County/Johnson City EMS. Audrey resides in the Sulphur Springs Community on her family farm with her husband, Eddie, and their two children, Madison and Wyatt. They are members of Sulphur Springs Baptist Church. Outside of work, she greatly enjoys traveling, gardening, lake days, family beach vacations, and spending much time with her family and friends.

Your success, is our success

Our team is focused on providing the best possible closing experience for everyone involved. As your title company, we represent you throughout the closing process. We take this very seriously and we work hard every day to ensure we provide only the best service and communication for you and your clients. 

Lawrence F. Counts

Lawrence F. Counts

Attorney-at-Law

Lawrence has been practicing law in the East Tennessee region for over 40 years focusing in the areas of real estate and banking transactional work. He has represented a number of banking institutions as well as many clients who have been with him for a number of years. He has served as the Delinquent Tax Attorney for the City of Johnson City, Town of Jonesborough, and Washington County, Tennessee for over 20 years. He is the Board attorney for Washington County Emergency Communications District and the Washington County/Johnson City Emergency Medical Services having served in those roles for over 20 years. Lawrence graduated from East Tennessee State University in 1979 with a degree in political science and biology. He then graduated from the University of Memphis School of Law in 1982. He is married to Chouree’ Blevins-Counts and attends Boones Creek Christian Church. Practice Areas: Real Estate and Property Transactions Estate Planning (wills, powers of attorney, living wills, etc.) Business and Corporation Creation and Representation Estate Administration and Probate Contracts and Transactional Law Adoption Matters Professional and Community Service: American Bar Association Tennessee Bar Association Washington County Bar Association Tennessee Land Title Association American Land Title Association.

Audrey H. Graybeal

Audrey H. Graybeal

Firm Administrator and Paralegal

Audrey began her career with the Firm in 2005. She is the Firm Administrator and Paralegal. Audrey manages the collection of delinquent property taxes for the City of Johnson City, Town of Jonesborough, and Washington County, Tennessee. She coordinates all litigation for Lawrence F. Counts, Attorney-at Law. Audrey has extensive experience in residential and commercial real estate matters, estate planning, business and corporate law and general sessions court civil matters. She also works with the Washington County Emergency Communications District and Washington County/Johnson City EMS. Audrey resides in the Sulphur Springs Community on her family farm with her husband, Eddie, and their two children, Madison and Wyatt. They are members of Sulphur Springs Baptist Church. Outside of work, she greatly enjoys traveling, gardening, lake days, family beach vacations, and spending much time with her family and friends.

Sam Brumit

Sam Brumit

Senior Processor/Closer

Sam is the Firm’s Senior Processor and Closer. Sam is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and brings an excess of 30 years’ experience in the financial services industry. Sam contributes a considerable amount of knowledge and skills to the Firm. He currently serves as an active member of Southwestern Baptist Church, Tennessee Baptist Convention, Holston Baptist Association, and Gideons International. He previously served on committees for East Tennessee State University’s Bill Gatton School of Pharmacy, and the Washington County, Tennessee United Way. Sam resides in the Boones Creek community with his wife, Lesa, has two children and one grandchild. Sam’s hobbies include traveling, spending time with family, and a quiet evening at home.

Bethany Bales

Bethany Bales

Processor

Bethany has been with the Firm since 2020. She began her journey with us as our receptionist and is now one of our closing processors. She works closely with lenders, agents, and clients to ensure a smooth closing process. Bethany’s goal is to deliver outstanding customer service and is always willing to lend a helping hand. Outside of the office, Bethany loves to spend time with her family, making memories, cooking, and traveling.

Megan Hill

Megan Hill

Pre-Closing Coordinator

Megan joined the Firm in 2021 as our receptionist. She is now the Firm’s Pre-Closing Coordinator and Title Insurance Specialist. Megan works simultaneously with Real Estate Agents and lenders to provide necessary communication to get everything to the closing table as smoothly as possible. She also handles all of our Title Insurance Policies and Final Title Opinions after closing. She is a Tennessee Notary Public and attended Northeast State for Business Management and Office Technologies. Outside of the office, she enjoys golfing with her husband, traveling, camping, and being on the lake. She resides in the Gray Community with her husband, Aaron, and their 3 corgis.

Lex Lane

Lex Lane

Legal Assistant

Lex is the Firm’s Legal Assistant. She assists our office’s Paralegal with the preparation of the delinquent tax sale. She also helps prepare legal documents such as Deeds, Contracts, and other important closing and/or legal documents. Lex brings to the Firm an extensive background in customer service. She is currently attending college with aspirations to be an Attorney. Outside of the office, she has an eye for interior design, loves to spend time with friends and family, and shopping. She resides in the Gate City community with her beloved cat, Jasmine.

Sarah Raines

Sarah Raines

Receptionist

Sarah is the Firm’s Receptionist. Sarah is always so welcoming to our clients and the first smiling face you see. She is very outgoing, bright, and energetic. Sarah manages appointments, answers the telephone, provides pertinent information to clients, administrative tasks, as well as assists the legal department in various cases. She is a vital part of our day-to-day operation. Sarah has been married to her wonderful husband, Kevin, for 13 years. They have three children, Landon, Liannah, and Lacey. They also have Banjo, their adorable Pyredoodle. Outside of work, Sarah attends Jonesborough Church of God and is a member of the worship team. She also enjoys spending time with her family, thrifting, crocheting, and traveling.

Sam Brumit

Sam Brumit

Senior Processor/Closer

Sam is the Firm’s Senior Processor and Closer. Sam is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and brings an excess of 30 years’ experience in the financial services industry. Sam contributes a considerable amount of knowledge and skills to the Firm. He currently serves as an active member of Southwestern Baptist Church, Tennessee Baptist Convention, Holston Baptist Association, and Gideons International. He previously served on committees for East Tennessee State University’s Bill Gatton School of Pharmacy, and the Washington County, Tennessee United Way. Sam resides in the Boones Creek community with his wife, Lesa, has two children and one grandchild. Sam’s hobbies include traveling, spending time with family, and a quiet evening at home.

Bethany Bales

Bethany Bales

Processor

Bethany has been with the Firm since 2020. She began her journey with us as our receptionist and is now one of our closing processors. She works closely with lenders, agents, and clients to ensure a smooth closing process. Bethany’s goal is to deliver outstanding customer service and is always willing to lend a helping hand. Outside of the office, Bethany loves to spend time with her family, making memories, cooking, and traveling.

Megan Hill

Megan Hill

Pre-Closing Coordinator

Megan joined the Firm in 2021 as our receptionist. She is now the Firm’s Pre-Closing Coordinator and Title Insurance Specialist. Megan works simultaneously with Real Estate Agents and lenders to provide necessary communication to get everything to the closing table as smoothly as possible. She also handles all of our Title Insurance Policies and Final Title Opinions after closing. She is a Tennessee Notary Public and attended Northeast State for Business Management and Office Technologies. Outside of the office, she enjoys golfing with her husband, traveling, camping, and being on the lake. She resides in the Gray Community with her husband, Aaron, and their 3 corgis.

Lex Lane

Lex Lane

Legal Assistant

Lex is the Firm’s Legal Assistant. She assists our office’s Paralegal with the preparation of the delinquent tax sale. She also helps prepare legal documents such as Deeds, Contracts, and other important closing and/or legal documents. Lex brings to the Firm an extensive background in customer service. She is currently attending college with aspirations to be an Attorney. Outside of the office, she has an eye for interior design, loves to spend time with friends and family, and shopping. She resides in the Gate City community with her beloved cat, Jasmine.

Sarah Raines

Sarah Raines

Receptionist

Sarah is the Firm’s Receptionist. Sarah is always so welcoming to our clients and the first smiling face you see. She is very outgoing, bright, and energetic. Sarah manages appointments, answers the telephone, provides pertinent information to clients, administrative tasks, as well as assists the legal department in various cases. She is a vital part of our day-to-day operation. Sarah has been married to her wonderful husband, Kevin, for 13 years. They have three children, Landon, Liannah, and Lacey. They also have Banjo, their adorable Pyredoodle. Outside of work, Sarah attends Jonesborough Church of God and is a member of the worship team. She also enjoys spending time with her family, thrifting, crocheting, and traveling.

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Fantastic experience closing on my home with Mountain States Title Company. They made the process super easy and everyone there was friendly and great to work with. I highly recommend them.
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Friendly people! I didn't realize my property lots were not together and Audrey drew up more paper work in just a few minutes. This saved me time and money!
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They are professional, accommodating, thorough and very easy to work with throughout the closing process.
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Phone: (423) 854-9698

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