Leading you home
A property transaction can be overwhelming at times. We are always here to lead you in the right direction and help you close confidently.
Attorney-owned title & closing · Lafayette, Louisiana
Leading you home.
It is YOUR choice when choosing your closing and title attorney — so make THE SURE CHOICE. Residential and commercial closings, title work and abstracting throughout the state of Louisiana.
Weekdays 8:00am – 5:00pm · 3118 W Pinhook Rd., Suite 200A, Lafayette, LA
Recognition
- Winner 2024 Community’s Choice Awards — Title Company
- Winner 2024 Community’s Choice Awards — Attorney, Real Estate / Estate Planning
- Winner 2022 Best of Acadiana
- 2022 RPAC Crystal R
- 2018–2025 Times of Acadiana & Community’s Choice “Best of Acadiana” honors
- ALTA Best Practices Certified
Our company
The SURE difference
The staff at SURE Title & Abstract, Inc. is dedicated to customer service and accuracy in our work. We pride ourselves on communication with our clients — and we strive to make our customers feel right at home, committed to making the closing experience a memorable one.
Our team is 100% dedicated to customer service, personability and availability for our clients. Whether it’s commercial or residential property, we can accurately handle all of your closing and real estate needs throughout the state of Louisiana.
Meet our attorney
Where detail matters
Attention to detail is very important to our team. We work diligently to avoid delays and to get things done correctly and efficiently.
Communication is key
When it comes to property transactions, communication is key. We communicate with all parties in a timely manner.
“No matter the monetary value of the property, it is our mission to provide the best customer service and thorough job performance — for each client’s dream is priceless.”
Title work & closings
The road to your closing
From contract to keys, every file moves down one road — examined, cured, documented and closed by a licensed real estate attorney. Purchases, refinances and new construction; residential and commercial; property situated in parishes throughout Louisiana.
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Title examination
Thorough title examinations and abstracting on the property — so you know exactly what you are buying.
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Curative work
Title issues are cured before they become closing-day surprises. Getting it done correctly avoids delays.
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Closing documents
Preparation, handling and signing of all closing documents, with title insurance for your protection.
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The closing table
Closings coordinated with every party — buyer, seller, realtor and lender — so you close confidently.
Purchases · Refinances · New construction — residential & commercial, statewide.
Maria L. Pitre, Esq.
Attorney & Owner · Lafayette, LA
Our attorney
An attorney at the head of the table
Maria is a practicing attorney and the owner of SURE Title & Abstract, Inc. and Maria L. Pitre, Attorney at Law, LLC. She is a licensed attorney specializing in the practice of real estate law — title examinations, curative work, and the preparation, handling and signing of all closing documents, along with the coordination of closing various real estate transactions.
Her closings span residential and commercial purchases, refinances and new construction, for property situated in several parishes throughout the state of Louisiana.
- Real Estate Law
- Contract Law
- Successions
- Wills
- Business Startup
- Notary Public
Education
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Juris Doctor
Southern University Law Center · Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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B.A. Political Science, Magna Cum Laude
University of Louisiana–Lafayette · Lafayette, Louisiana
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High School Honor Graduate
Vandebilt Catholic High School · Houma, Louisiana
Leadership & involvement
- Board of Directors — Louisiana Land Title Association (LLTA)
- Board of Directors — Youngsville Chamber of Commerce
- Realtor Association of Acadiana Honor Society Member, since 2007
- RAA Legislative Committee Member, since 2007
- RAA Events Committee Member, since 2008
- AMLA Community Involvement Committee Chairperson, since 2008
Sure Insight
Every seat at the closing table
One firm coordinates the whole transaction — communicating with all parties in a timely manner.
For buyers
From first-time home buyers to commercial purchases — a closing experience that feels smooth, stress-free and memorable.
For sellers
Accurate title work and diligent handling that avoids delays, so your sale closes correctly and efficiently.
For realtors
Top-notch service to the realtors of Acadiana — informed at every step, from signed contract to keys in hand.
For lenders
Purchases, refinances and new construction handled accurately, with timely communication on every file.
Closing memories
Word travels down the road
In their clients’ own words — from the testimonials page of thesurechoice.com.
“ALL TITLE COMPANIES ARE NOT ALIKE!!! From the minute our contract was signed til the time my client was sleeping in his new home, Sure Title & Abstract, Inc. was on top of it all! Thank you for providing top notch service to the realtors of Acadiana!”
“Your professionalism, attention to detail, and communication made a complex process feel smooth and stress-free. We truly appreciate everything you did to help us close with confidence and peace of mind.”
“This is my third real estate closing and I have to say that Maria was one of the most professional and attentive people that I have ever worked with! She was quick to respond to any questions that I had and made closing quick and easy.”
“My daughter and son in law who were first time home buyers, were given the absolute best professional service at Sure Title & Abstract. Sure Title made their first time home buying experience stress free.”
“WOW! What a great job guys! I love how great they communicated and let us know what was going on every step of the way! 100% recommend using Sure Title!”
“Thank you all SO MUCH for the extensive amount of work you put into this transaction! You guys are THE BEST title company in town and will always be my "go-to"!!”
In the community
Rooted in Acadiana
AHBA Crawfish Boils · Youngsville Chamber of Commerce · AHBA Mixers — where you’ll find the SURE Title team when we’re not at the closing table.
Photos from the “In the Community” page of thesurechoice.com
Memberships
Plugged into every corner of the transaction
Title, bar, realtor, lender and builder associations — the organizations listed on their own site.
- American Land Title Association
- Louisiana Land Title Association
- Louisiana State Bar Association
- Lafayette Bar Association
- REALTOR Association of Acadiana
- National Association of REALTORS
- Acadiana Mortgage Lenders Association
- Acadian Home Builders Association
- Louisiana Home Builders Association
- National Association of Home Builders
- One Acadiana
- Youngsville Chamber of Commerce
- Homes for Heroes
- Equal Housing Opportunity
- Chicago Title Insurance Company
Please contact SURE Title & Abstract, Inc. for your FREE closing cost estimate.
Contact us
Make the SURE choice.
Call, email, or stop by the office on West Pinhook — we’ll take it from contract to keys.
Hours
Monday – Friday
8:00am – 5:00pm
Language translation by appointment only.
Serving parishes throughout Louisiana
From Lafayette, all the way home.