Buying or selling your home is known to be one of the most stressful life events - but a good real estate attorney can help the process go smoothly, bringing you peace of mind. Your home is likely to be the most expensive item you will ever purchase, so it makes sense to ensure that your real estate transaction is trouble-free by choosing a real estate lawyer with an excellent reputation. Here at the State Bar Attorneys Directory, powered by Best of the Web, we list thousands of real estate law firms across the United States - and with all of our listings verified and screened, you can confident in choosing a real estate attorney from our listings.

Benson, Mucci & Weiss, PL
5561 North University Drive
#102
Coral Springs, FL 33067

The Coral Springs construction and real estate law firm of Benson Mucci & Weiss P.L. represent contractors, tradespeople, subcontractors, suppliers and others in the construction industry throughout South Florida and statewide. The firm's legal team, which boasts more than 75 years of combined experience, includes a board-certified construction law attorney and a Florida state certified mediator. Benson Mucci & Weiss…

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Phone(954) 323-1023

Benson, Mucci & Weiss, PL
5561 North University Drive
#102
Coral Springs, FL 33067

The Coral Springs construction and real estate law firm of Benson Mucci & Weiss P.L. represent contractors, tradespeople, subcontractors, suppliers and others in the construction industry throughout South Florida and statewide. The firm's legal team, which boasts more than 75 years of combined experience, includes a board-certified construction law attorney and a Florida state certified mediator. Benson Mucci & Weiss…

Bernstein & Feldman, P.A.
900 Bestgate Rd
Suite 200
Annapolis, MD 21401

Bernstein and Feldman is an elite business and real estate law firm that represents both local and national clients in a wide variety of business and real estate issues. The firm serves as general counsel for many of its clients. The firm was founded in 1981, and the principals have been practicing together in Annapolis, Maryland since 1977. The firm…

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Phone(410) 573-0017

Bernstein & Feldman, P.A.
900 Bestgate Rd
Suite 200
Annapolis, MD 21401

Bernstein and Feldman is an elite business and real estate law firm that represents both local and national clients in a wide variety of business and real estate issues. The firm serves as general counsel for many of its clients. The firm was founded in 1981, and the principals have been practicing together in Annapolis, Maryland since 1977. The firm…

Bernstein and Bernstein, LLC
1019 Assembly St
Columbia, SC 29201

Bernstein and Bernstein, LLC is dedicated to providing excellent legal services to our clients regardless of the complexity of the case or compensation involved. Our Columbia, SC-based law firm is committed to client service and to developing an intimate knowledge of each client's needs and objectives. Throughout a broad spectrum of practice areas, we strive to offer each client professional…

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Phone(803) 799-7900

Bernstein and Bernstein, LLC
1019 Assembly St
Columbia, SC 29201

Bernstein and Bernstein, LLC is dedicated to providing excellent legal services to our clients regardless of the complexity of the case or compensation involved. Our Columbia, SC-based law firm is committed to client service and to developing an intimate knowledge of each client's needs and objectives. Throughout a broad spectrum of practice areas, we strive to offer each client professional…

Blackburn & Adair, L.L.C.
2475 Northwinds Pkwy
#150
Alpharetta, GA 30009

Blackburn & Adair, L.L.C., with over 30 years of experience, provides timely, cost-effective solutions for individuals and businesses in the metro Atlanta area. Our clients receive dependable legal representation, from knowledgeable and accessible attorneys, tailored to meet their specific goals.

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Phone(770) 623-6484

Blackburn & Adair, L.L.C.
2475 Northwinds Pkwy
#150
Alpharetta, GA 30009

Blackburn & Adair, L.L.C., with over 30 years of experience, provides timely, cost-effective solutions for individuals and businesses in the metro Atlanta area. Our clients receive dependable legal representation, from knowledgeable and accessible attorneys, tailored to meet their specific goals.

Brian A. Ripley, Attorney
1300 Clay St
#600
Oakland, CA 94612

Located in downtown Oakland, Brian Ripley hasover 30 years counseling and representing business owners in a broad variety of legal issues and matters, including corporate compliance and governance, buy-sell agreements, business policies and procedures, commercial leases, succession planning and exit strategies, and many more.

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Phone(510) 596-1745

Brian A. Ripley, Attorney
1300 Clay St
#600
Oakland, CA 94612

Located in downtown Oakland, Brian Ripley hasover 30 years counseling and representing business owners in a broad variety of legal issues and matters, including corporate compliance and governance, buy-sell agreements, business policies and procedures, commercial leases, succession planning and exit strategies, and many more.

Brock Law Firm
14 S Pack Square
Asheville, NC 28801

Annika advises clients on commercial and residential real estate contracts, leases, loans, title issues, closings and complex transactions. Her extensive experience in real estate law includes representation in comprehensive commercial and residential transactions and contract negotiations; preparation of leases and easements; reparation of title issues; real estate litigation; and preparation of covenants, conditions, foreclosures, restrictions and associated development documents.

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Phone(828) 254-6200

Brock Law Firm
14 S Pack Square
Asheville, NC 28801

Annika advises clients on commercial and residential real estate contracts, leases, loans, title issues, closings and complex transactions. Her extensive experience in real estate law includes representation in comprehensive commercial and residential transactions and contract negotiations; preparation of leases and easements; reparation of title issues; real estate litigation; and preparation of covenants, conditions, foreclosures, restrictions and associated development documents.

Bromberg Rosenthal LLC
401 North Washington Street
Suite 500
Rockville, MD 20850

At Bromberg Rosenthal LLC, we are committed to providing individuals and businesses in Rockville, Maryland, and surrounding areas with dependable, efficient and integrated legal counsel. Because our seven attorneys cover such a broad variety of legal problems so effectively, many clients find that we're the only firm they need to cover the full range of their company or family's needs.

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Phone(301) 251-6200

Bromberg Rosenthal LLC
401 North Washington Street
Suite 500
Rockville, MD 20850

At Bromberg Rosenthal LLC, we are committed to providing individuals and businesses in Rockville, Maryland, and surrounding areas with dependable, efficient and integrated legal counsel. Because our seven attorneys cover such a broad variety of legal problems so effectively, many clients find that we're the only firm they need to cover the full range of their company or family's needs.

Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP
340 N Westlake Blvd
#110
Westlake Village, CA 91362

Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP (BKCG) offers experienced legal counsel and strategic representation to small and medium-size businesses and high net worth individuals throughout Southern California. Core practice areas include business litigation and transactions, employment litigation defense, real estate law and litigation, investment litigation, auto dealership law and estate planning.

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Phone(805) 373-1500

Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP
340 N Westlake Blvd
#110
Westlake Village, CA 91362

Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP (BKCG) offers experienced legal counsel and strategic representation to small and medium-size businesses and high net worth individuals throughout Southern California. Core practice areas include business litigation and transactions, employment litigation defense, real estate law and litigation, investment litigation, auto dealership law and estate planning.

Caldwell & Kearns, P.C.
3631 N Front St
Harrisburg, PA 17110

Our clients have found that the firepower associated with the larger firms of downtown Philadelphia is available here in Harrisburg at Caldwell & Kearns, P.C. We emphasize proactive legal counsel and pre-litigation intervention to limit our clients' exposure. When lawsuits must be filed or defended, our lawyers are prepared to fight. Despite our competitive qualifications, our firm is small enough…

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Phone(717) 232-7661

Caldwell & Kearns, P.C.
3631 N Front St
Harrisburg, PA 17110

Our clients have found that the firepower associated with the larger firms of downtown Philadelphia is available here in Harrisburg at Caldwell & Kearns, P.C. We emphasize proactive legal counsel and pre-litigation intervention to limit our clients' exposure. When lawsuits must be filed or defended, our lawyers are prepared to fight. Despite our competitive qualifications, our firm is small enough…

Cantwell & Goldman, P.A
96 Willard St
#302
Cocoa, FL 32922

Cantwell & Goldman boasts a wide range of legal backgrounds. Our qualifications include a former certified public accountant (CPA), a Master of Science (MSP) in taxation, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in international business. Such diversity gives us a unique opportunity: the ability to contribute to multiple branches of the law. We have provided Brevard's families and businesses…

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Phone(321) 639-1320

Cantwell & Goldman, P.A
96 Willard St
#302
Cocoa, FL 32922

Cantwell & Goldman boasts a wide range of legal backgrounds. Our qualifications include a former certified public accountant (CPA), a Master of Science (MSP) in taxation, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in international business. Such diversity gives us a unique opportunity: the ability to contribute to multiple branches of the law. We have provided Brevard's families and businesses…

Carlin & Ward, P.C.
25A Vreeland Rd
Suite 105
Florham Park, NJ 7932

Finding the right law firm to protect your interests in a property or business dispute is a critical concern. Diligent and insightful counsel can shape the outcome of a high-value transaction. We provide you with the information necessary to make sound decisions for your future stability and business success.

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Phone(973) 377-3350

Carlin & Ward, P.C.
25A Vreeland Rd
Suite 105
Florham Park, NJ 7932

Finding the right law firm to protect your interests in a property or business dispute is a critical concern. Diligent and insightful counsel can shape the outcome of a high-value transaction. We provide you with the information necessary to make sound decisions for your future stability and business success.

Carthew Law Firm
701 N Main St
Rochester, MI 48307

The Carthew Law Firm provides high quality legal representation with extraordinary customer service. Each matter is reviewed in careful detail to develop a strategy and result which fits each client's particular need and objective. The Firm was founded by Paul Carthew who has over 18 years experience in the real estate and construction field and over 20 years dealing with…

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Phone(248) 656-6800

Carthew Law Firm
701 N Main St
Rochester, MI 48307

The Carthew Law Firm provides high quality legal representation with extraordinary customer service. Each matter is reviewed in careful detail to develop a strategy and result which fits each client's particular need and objective. The Firm was founded by Paul Carthew who has over 18 years experience in the real estate and construction field and over 20 years dealing with…

Castle Law
822 129th Infantry Dr
#104
Joliet, IL 60435

Castle Law is a general practice law firm based in the southwest suburbs of Chicago with offices in Homer Glen, Joliet and Naperville. Our firm has attorneys skilled in all aspects of real estate, business law, wills, trusts and estate planning and family law, as well as a litigation practice with highly experienced lawyers with a proven track record of…

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Phone(815) 744-6550

Castle Law
822 129th Infantry Dr
#104
Joliet, IL 60435

Castle Law is a general practice law firm based in the southwest suburbs of Chicago with offices in Homer Glen, Joliet and Naperville. Our firm has attorneys skilled in all aspects of real estate, business law, wills, trusts and estate planning and family law, as well as a litigation practice with highly experienced lawyers with a proven track record of…

Central Title LLC
2519 W Pinhook Rd
Lafayette, LA 70508

We offer expert advice and legal counsel for real estates sales law and title law and we are conveniently located in Lafayette, LA. We can give you all of your options for purchasing or selling a property so you will get the most out of your transactions. Come in or call us today for a consultation about your case. Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Phone(337) 981-6600

Central Title LLC
2519 W Pinhook Rd
Lafayette, LA 70508

We offer expert advice and legal counsel for real estates sales law and title law and we are conveniently located in Lafayette, LA. We can give you all of your options for purchasing or selling a property so you will get the most out of your transactions. Come in or call us today for a consultation about your case. Unclaimed: Claim this business

CloseTrak, LLC
8046 N Brother Blvd
# 103
Bartlett, TN 38133

We close real estate transactions. Attorney owned and operated, we are proud to have served the Memphis area since 1993 closing real estate sales and purchases, refinances, construction loans and commercial transactions.

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Phone(901) 333-1357

CloseTrak, LLC
8046 N Brother Blvd
# 103
Bartlett, TN 38133

We close real estate transactions. Attorney owned and operated, we are proud to have served the Memphis area since 1993 closing real estate sales and purchases, refinances, construction loans and commercial transactions.

CloseTrak, LLC
5860 Ridgeway Center Parkway
Suite 101
Memphis, TN 38120

We close real estate transactions. Attorney owned and operated, we are proud to have served the Memphis area since 1993 closing real estate sales and purchases, refinances, construction loans and commercial transactions.

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Phone(901) 333-1360

CloseTrak, LLC
5860 Ridgeway Center Parkway
Suite 101
Memphis, TN 38120

We close real estate transactions. Attorney owned and operated, we are proud to have served the Memphis area since 1993 closing real estate sales and purchases, refinances, construction loans and commercial transactions.

Collins Legal
414 Union St
#1110
Nashville, TN 37219

ABOUT COLLINS LEGAL: COLLINS LEGAL CLIENTS ARE THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC & CULTURAL FABRIC OF THEIR COMMUNITIES. WE WORK AS ONE INTEGRATED TEAM WITH OUR CLIENTS TO FURTHER THEIR OBJECTIVES & ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS. BY BRINGING TOGETHER FORWARD-THINKING STRATEGIES, EXCEPTIONAL WORK AND AN EMPHASIS ON LASTING RELATIONSHIPS, COLLINS LEGAL PROVIDES CLIENTS AN IMPERMEABLE FOUNDATION UPON WHICH TO RELY. SERVICES PROVIDED: BUSINESS…

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Phone(615) 270-1239

Collins Legal
414 Union St
#1110
Nashville, TN 37219

ABOUT COLLINS LEGAL: COLLINS LEGAL CLIENTS ARE THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC & CULTURAL FABRIC OF THEIR COMMUNITIES. WE WORK AS ONE INTEGRATED TEAM WITH OUR CLIENTS TO FURTHER THEIR OBJECTIVES & ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS. BY BRINGING TOGETHER FORWARD-THINKING STRATEGIES, EXCEPTIONAL WORK AND AN EMPHASIS ON LASTING RELATIONSHIPS, COLLINS LEGAL PROVIDES CLIENTS AN IMPERMEABLE FOUNDATION UPON WHICH TO RELY. SERVICES PROVIDED: BUSINESS…

Conroy, Conroy & Durant, P.A.
2210 Vanderbilt Beach Rd
#1201
Naples, FL 34109

Conveniently located in Naples, Conroy, Conroy & Durant, P.A. is a boutique law firm that represents clients in transactional matters related to real estate and finance. Our legal team is known for pairing a large law firm skill set with small firm accessibility. This combination inspires our anchor clients to refer our services to their friends and associates. Contact our…

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Phone(239) 649-5200

Conroy, Conroy & Durant, P.A.
2210 Vanderbilt Beach Rd
#1201
Naples, FL 34109

Conveniently located in Naples, Conroy, Conroy & Durant, P.A. is a boutique law firm that represents clients in transactional matters related to real estate and finance. Our legal team is known for pairing a large law firm skill set with small firm accessibility. This combination inspires our anchor clients to refer our services to their friends and associates. Contact our…

Cox Padmore Skolnik & Shakarchy
1060 Humboldt St
Denver, CO 80218

From our main offices in Manhattan, as well as locations in Denver and New Jersey, our attorneys pursue creative, cost-effective solutions that protect our clients' financial interests and individual well-being. Through a firm commitment to personal attention at the partner level, along with in-depth legal analysis and decisive action, we build lasting relationships as our clients' trusted legal advisers, consultants…

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Phone(303) 839-9191

Cox Padmore Skolnik & Shakarchy
1060 Humboldt St
Denver, CO 80218

From our main offices in Manhattan, as well as locations in Denver and New Jersey, our attorneys pursue creative, cost-effective solutions that protect our clients' financial interests and individual well-being. Through a firm commitment to personal attention at the partner level, along with in-depth legal analysis and decisive action, we build lasting relationships as our clients' trusted legal advisers, consultants…

Cox Padmore Skolnik & Shakarchy
27 Warren St
Suite 304
Hackensack, NJ 7601

From our main offices in Manhattan, as well as locations in Denver and New Jersey, our attorneys pursue creative, cost-effective solutions that protect our clients' financial interests and individual well-being. Through a firm commitment to personal attention at the partner level, along with in-depth legal analysis and decisive action, we build lasting relationships as our clients' trusted legal advisers, consultants…

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Phone(201) 489-0050

Cox Padmore Skolnik & Shakarchy
27 Warren St
Suite 304
Hackensack, NJ 7601

From our main offices in Manhattan, as well as locations in Denver and New Jersey, our attorneys pursue creative, cost-effective solutions that protect our clients' financial interests and individual well-being. Through a firm commitment to personal attention at the partner level, along with in-depth legal analysis and decisive action, we build lasting relationships as our clients' trusted legal advisers, consultants…

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What Does a Real Estate Attorney Do?

Real estate lawyers ensure the correct legal transfer of property between parties, most typically when you buy or sell your home. Your real estate attorney will prepare or review all of the necessary paperwork involved in the sale and will negotiate agreements between both parties. They will also represent you during the closing process. As well as the buying and selling of property, real estate attorneys also deal with other real estate matters, such as compliance, title issues, ownership, and border disputes. 

What Types of Real Estate Transaction Can a Real Estate Attorney Help With?

 

Real estate attorneys are licensed to deal with all kinds of real estate transactions. For most people, this will involve the buying or selling of their private home, although commercial real estate attorneys assist property developers, landlords, and companies buying and selling property.

 

Your real estate lawyer will be able to handle anything that rises in your house sale or purchase, including dealing with your mortgage paperwork, checking title, and ensuring that there are no outstanding liens on the property. 

 

Real estate attorneys also handle more complex or difficult real estate transactions, such as short sales or the purchase of investment properties. If you face foreclosure, you can also hire a foreclosure attorney to represent your interests during the process.

 

How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Real Estate Lawyer?

 

The cost of hiring a real estate attorney depends on your location, their experience, and the level of work involved. Some real estate attorneys offer flat fee rates, for example if they are only handling the closing. Typical costs for the complete handling of a private home sale or purchase are in the region of $2000 - $3000, but if your transaction involves complex title issues, you could be looking at an hourly rate of $500 or more. 

 

You will be expected to pay your real estate attorney’s fees either at or before closing.

 

Tips for Finding the Best Real Estate Attorney

 

Personal recommendations are a great way to find a trusted real estate attorney near you - find out who family and friends used for their real estate transactions, and whether they were happy with the price and the service.

 

Your estate agent may also recommend a real estate attorney they have a relationship with, although you are under no obligation to use their preferred lawyer. 

 

Another way to get recommendations is from our directory of screened and verified real estate attorneys across the United States.

 

Here you can easily narrow down your search to your state or city, and you can view reviews right here within the directory, to get a sense of who the best real estate attorneys are in your area.

 

Ideally, choose a real estate attorney who is very familiar with your local law, and who is personable, a good communicator, and experienced with your kind of transaction. 

 

FAQ On Hiring a Real Estate Attorney

 

1 - Do I have to hire a real estate attorney? 

 

That depends on where your real estate transaction is taking place.

 

More than 20 states have laws mandating the use of a real estate attorney when buying or selling a home, typically requiring their presence at closing.

 

Where a real estate lawyer is not mandated, you may still want to consider hiring your own real estate attorney to ensure that your transaction proceeds smoothly.

 

If you are the purchaser, you might particularly want to hire a real estate attorney if you are an out-of-state or out-of-town buyer, or if you are buying a short sale property or a property that is part of an estate. If your chosen property has structural issues or is in a problematic area - such as a flood zone or a tornado-prone area, it’s also a good idea to get your real estate attorney involved.

 

If you are the seller, you would benefit from a real estate attorney if the property you are selling is not in great condition, or if there are judgments or outstanding liens against the property. If you are the executor for a property owner who has died, or if you have inherited the property yourself, it would also be wise to seek counsel from an experienced real estate attorney.

 

2 - What’s the difference between a real estate agent and a real estate attorney? Why would I need both?

 

As mentioned above, many states mandate the involvement of a real estate attorney in your home purchase or sale. Even where this is not the case, however, real estate agents and real estate attorneys offer different services with different goals.

 

A real estate agent can provide you with support throughout the home buying or selling process. Their local knowledge is invaluable, and they are trained to support you up to and including the closing process. However, real estate agents are prohibited by law from providing you with legal advice.

 

A real estate attorney, on the other hand, is there specifically to provide you with legal counsel.

 

If your real estate transaction is very straightforward and an attorney is not mandated, you may be able to get away with relying on your real estate agent’s expertise alone. But if you fit into any of the categories mentioned above in Q1, a real estate attorney is strongly advised. After all, the financial commitment you are making is huge - it’s worth making sure that everything is watertight, for your own peace of mind.

 

3 - Is litigation the only way to resolve a real estate dispute?

 

Real estate disputes can arise for a wide variety of reasons, including property defects, boundary disputes, construction delays, and landlord-tenant disputes. Your real estate attorney will advise on your personal situation, but as a general rule, litigation is a last resort. The best real estate lawyers will work to resolve real estate disputes through negotiation first, and will only litigate if all else fails.

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