About ClearBridge Surplus Recovery
An honest, research-based approach to surplus funds recovery for former homeowners, heirs, and rightful claimants.
ClearBridge Surplus Recovery was created to help former homeowners, heirs, and rightful claimants understand whether surplus funds may exist after a foreclosure, tax deed sale, sheriff sale, or court-ordered property sale.
Many people never claim these funds because they are dealing with relocation, probate issues, missed notices, confusing paperwork, or uncertainty about who to contact. Our role is to help review public records, verify possible claimant rights, explain what documents may be needed, and coordinate next steps.
ClearBridge Surplus Recovery believes the process should be honest, clear, and documented. We do not charge upfront fees. We do not promise guaranteed results. We do not pretend to be a government agency. We focus on research, communication, documentation, and attorney-coordinated support when required.
Trust
Written agreements, no upfront fees, and no false guarantees.
Research
Every case starts with public records, not sales pressure.
Respect
Private, patient communication with families and heirs.
An Atlanta-based firm built around one idea: money that belongs to families should get back to them.
Why we exist. After a foreclosure or tax sale, a property often sells for more than what was owed. That difference — the surplus — legally belongs to the former owner or their heirs. In practice, families walk away from it every day. Notices are sent to old addresses. Deadlines come and go quietly. Probate paperwork feels intimidating. County procedures vary from one clerk's office to the next. ClearBridge was built to close that gap.
Our standards. We work on a performance basis — no upfront fees, ever. A written agreement is signed before any paid work begins, and our compensation only comes out of funds we actually recover on your behalf. Our research is built on public court, county, and clerk records, not guesswork. When a claim requires legal filings, court appearances, or contested distributions, we coordinate with licensed attorneys rather than pretending we can do it ourselves. And we give honest answers, including telling you when a claim is straightforward enough that you can file it on your own without hiring anyone.
How we work with clients. Every case begins with a free review of the public record for the property and sale in question. If we believe a recoverable surplus exists and you are a rightful claimant, we explain what we found, what the process looks like, what documentation is needed, and what the realistic timeline is. From there, communication stays direct — a real person you can reach by phone, text, or email — and we document each step so you always know where things stand.