dperusse@mmatllaw.com

Dene Perusse
AssociateDene S. Perusse is an associate in the firm’s Real Estate Litigation practice, bringing more than 30 years of experience in real estate law, title matters, and creditor representation. Her practice focuses on real estate litigation and complex property-related issues, informed by extensive experience in title examination and clearance, real estate closings, foreclosure, and other matters affecting real property rights.
Throughout her career, Dene has handled a broad range of real estate matters, including title defects and disputes, judicial foreclosures, lender-financed and seller-financed transactions, cash closings, REO matters, and issues involving bankruptcy and creditors’ rights. She has extensive experience reviewing and clearing title, issuing title commitments and insurance policies, conducting legal research, and resolving complex title and transactional issues. Her background in both real estate transactions and default servicing provides her with a comprehensive understanding of the legal, practical, and procedural issues that can affect property ownership, transfers, and real estate disputes.
Dene’s broad real estate experience allows her to approach litigation with an understanding of the underlying transactions, title history, and competing interests that often give rise to property disputes. She draws on this experience to analyze complex issues, develop practical solutions, and help clients navigate real estate matters efficiently and effectively.
- Emory University School of Law, J.D., 2000
- Emory University, Woodruff Scholar, 1993
- State Bar of Georgia
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
- United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia
- State Bar of Georgia
- St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church
