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16 Dec, 2021 by Keith
I want to start off by saying my wife and I had the best law firm representing us in our financial crisis. If anyone is looking for the best of the best Bankruptsy lawyer hire Charles LAPUTKA law firm in Allentown pa. I will let you know, from the start to finish the staff was by our side with numerous questions I had. Jen Borger, Sarah Phelps, Charles laputka attorney, Jeremy Bolles attorney was amazing. I can’t express the gratitude we have towards everyone involved with our smooth bankruptsy. We were guided in detail step by step.
I will end by saying Thank you and if there was a 10 rating your firm would get a 10 for excellence!!!
Happy Hollidays to everyone
Keith & Michelle
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24 Aug, 2020 by Kemmy
01 Jun, 2020 by Diane
Thank you so much for all your help with my bankruptcy. I so appreciate how you navigated me through this process. You truly care for your clients.
Your staff is amazing, as well. The attention to detail, follow up and follow through, and most of all positive attitude; make you and your team expert at what you do and I recommend you highly.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything. I can breathe.
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18 Nov, 2024 by Yamaly batista
The attornies at Melman & Mugno LLC are exceptional in child custody cases. Matt represented me and was very straightforward about the possible outcomes and always seemed to be one step ahead in planning our defense strategy. This was my first court encounter and they made sure to work together and make me feel secure which made the whole stressful process much more bearable. I am profoundly grateful for their services. If I were to ever be in need of legal help I would defiantly keep them in mind.
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23 Oct, 2024 by Michael frick
Mat is a great person. He cares about you as a person and will spend the time needed to help. He will talk to you as a lawyer who knows the law and a person to do whats right. Highly recommend him.
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08 Oct, 2024 by June
Friendly, efficient, professional.
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05 Sep, 2024 by Laura beth love
26 Jun, 2023 by Nancy anthony
Attorney Reich was extremely kind and helpful to my family at a difficult time, as we settled my Mother’s estate. The entire staff is knowledgeable showing compassion for your concerns. Reich and Furst will be a group that you will feel comfortable with estate planning, all your legal needs. I highly recommend Attorney Reich and Furst. Thank you for helping me.
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01 Oct, 2020 by Jennifer 1st
05 Apr, 2019 by Shawn
Matthew Mobilio helped me with custody of my children. He is very knowledgeable and walked me through everything that was going to happen. I highly recommend Matthew Mobilio as a lawyer and a great person.
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21 Mar, 2019 by Karen
Attorney Mobilio represented me in a personal injury matter as a result of a slip and fall. He secured an excellent settlement to compensate me for the injuries I sustained. I was very pleased with the outcome and highly recommend.
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31 Dec, 2018 by John
I retained Matthew after the initial consultation. Within just a few minutes of speaking to him about my situation, I know he was the guy for the matter. We were able to reach an agreement in a complex custody matter at the first conference due to Matt’s aggressiveness and knowledge of the law. Honest, aggressive, caring, and has a rare spark that makes him stand out. Excellent attorney and a gentleman. 5 Stars!
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04 May, 2019 by Anonymous
I consulted with Mr. Rathbone regarding property I was interested in leasing. He was extremely helpful, easy to work with, and very personable (not the typical “shark” you think of when you hear the word lawyer). I would absolutely recommend him to anyone seeking an honest, helpful lawyer.
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08 Dec, 2018 by Shakieah fry
14 Sep, 2018 by John schumacher (outbackjak21)
13 Mar, 2015 by Grisel gonzales
Theodore,is a very profesional attorney,my husband elmo and I we constantly hires him for our legal issues. we trust him with our eyes closed knowing that we are in good hands. He is our lawyer for around 17 years.we recommend him with the confidence that he will take care of your legal problems
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26 Aug, 2017 by Chris
Scott handled a civil litigation matter for me. He listened to my situation and clearly explained how the law applied to it, He was impressively responsive by both phone and email, which is a huge help in today's busy world. He is easy and friendly to talk to. Highly recommended.
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08 Jan, 2025 by Yamel garcia
Do you have a lawyer who speaks Spanish?
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10 Dec, 2024 by Tracy jackson
I had the pleasure of working with Tim Brennan on a tough case, I appreciated how honest and straight forward he treated me . So for that I can say if you need someone who will fight for u he is the perfect lawyer for you.
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01 May, 2022 by Yvonne andia silva
Very professional and very quick at connecting me with one of their lawyers for my case. Mr. Tim Kraeer was very professional and pleasant to work with throughout the process and I thank him for the positive result it turned out in.
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07 Feb, 2020 by Hope bauch
An incredibly caring, professional, and experienced law firm. I chose this law firm after my car accident and I am glad I did. I wouldn't hesitate to use them in the future and highly recommend them to everyone. Great group of attorneys!
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18 Dec, 2019 by Jane chukwuocha
18 May, 2012 by Anonymous
William Fries, a graduate of the University of Scranton makes himself available at the time you need him. Used his services for divorce, child support, estate management and labor relations.
He has not failed ever to deliver upon promises and his fees are very reasonable for the work performed.
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20 Sep, 2019 by Israel
Attorney Sherr was very attentive to my situation, and was very reassuring while gathering the necessary facts of my case. We were able to win my case and I have recommended him to others who have won their cases through his hard work.
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08 Nov, 2014 by I.l.
We had some small property line issue and needed legal advice. We sent out many request to different law firms for legal advice. Mr. Ashley was the only lawyer that respond next day with a personal phone call. He spent a long time listen to our situation and gave us the best advice that actually solve our problem without costing us the financial burden and a time consuming legal battle. We were pretty naive and had no clue, so he could have told us to set up appointment with his office and charge by the hour like some other lawyers do. But He just laid out the different solutions for us over the phone and gave us the correct advice that solve our problem right away.
We are very grateful about his help. Mr. Ashley actually changes our perception about lawyer. Mr. Ashley will be THE lawyer we go to if we ever need one. We will recommend him to anyone we know. Thank you, Mr. Ashley!
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04 Nov, 2016 by Jill
Excellent attorney! Hired Victor to represent us because my insurance company did not want to pay a valid claim. He prepared us and helped us deal with the insurance company's attorney and eventually they paid the claim. His prices were reasonable and fair and more importantly we won! Would definitely recommend him and would use him again .
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04 May, 2021 by Catherine roze
Attorney Joe Reibman is one of the best real estate and business attorney money can buy. Extremely competent, responsive and results driven.
He was the attorney on a complicated real estate transaction that I was representing as the seller's agent. I have no reservations in recommending him for legal matters and will bring all my future legal matters to him.
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06 Sep, 2020 by Michael ross
Attorney Joe Reibman is a great guy, old school & as thorough as they come. Myself & the Team at Big Mike's Tree Service give our warmest Thanks to Mr Reibman for relocating our small Outfit to a better place as of recent. Thanks again, Joe
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17 Jun, 2021 by Phil stevens
27 Feb, 2025 by Joe sommers
I cannot say enough about the service that I received from Jason Krasno Esq.. I was injured on the job that I had worked at for 36 years and didn’t know what I was going to do if I couldn’t work and couldn’t obtain a decent settlement. Jason guided me through the process and made me feel comfortable with the way he handled my employers insurance company. In the end, I was truly surprised at the amount that Jason was able to attain on my behalf.. It was about double what I was expecting. From the beginning to the end, through my interactions with Jason and his knowledgeable staff, I don’t believe anything could have gone any better. If I could give 10 stars I would.
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27 Feb, 2025 by Ralph vasquez
Thank you for everything!!!!!!
You guys are the Best!!!!
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26 Feb, 2025 by Antonio rodriguez
At the start of my workman’s comp claim I was terrified, not knowing what to expect. This was the first time in my 20 plus years of working that something like this happened to me, so to say that I was overwhelmed with anxiety about the whole process is an understatement. But since the first moment I spoke to the folks over at K,K and O my mind was put at ease. Everyone from Jason, my attorney Todd McCall to the wonderful paralegals Rachel,Kym and Heather.Todd made sure I understood everything completely and communicated every detail to me step by step. I am very thankful to the team over at K,K and O and would recommend them to anyone 👍🏽
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27 Feb, 2025 by Joe sommers
I cannot say enough about the service that I received from Jason Krasno Esq.. I was injured on the job that I had worked at for 36 years and didn’t know what I was going to do if I couldn’t work and couldn’t obtain a decent settlement. Jason guided me through the process and made me feel comfortable with the way he handled my employers insurance company. In the end, I was truly surprised at the amount that Jason was able to attain on my behalf.. It was about double what I was expecting. From the beginning to the end, through my interactions with Jason and his knowledgeable staff, I don’t believe anything could have gone any better. If I could give 10 stars I would.
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27 Feb, 2025 by Ralph vasquez
Thank you for everything!!!!!!
You guys are the Best!!!!
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26 Feb, 2025 by Antonio rodriguez
At the start of my workman’s comp claim I was terrified, not knowing what to expect. This was the first time in my 20 plus years of working that something like this happened to me, so to say that I was overwhelmed with anxiety about the whole process is an understatement. But since the first moment I spoke to the folks over at K,K and O my mind was put at ease. Everyone from Jason, my attorney Todd McCall to the wonderful paralegals Rachel,Kym and Heather.Todd made sure I understood everything completely and communicated every detail to me step by step. I am very thankful to the team over at K,K and O and would recommend them to anyone 👍🏽
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25 Feb, 2025 by Eduardo jimenez
The best lawyers.. they took care of my case and I didn’t have to worry about anything they did all the work for my.. thank you
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21 Feb, 2025 by Courtney facey
One of the happiest day of my life to know I've worried about loosing my cdl for a year for a violation and friend refer me to call Cincinnati and draklan to help me in court .I'm not making up no stories but when they call and tell me that they get met me off not loosing my cdl no points .I said thank you God and Cincinnati &draklan so please do not hesitate to contact them it's best to let them fight for you guys you won't be disappointed
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15 Feb, 2025 by Craig yenser
Extremely friendly, courteous, excellent lawyers they take care of business for you at a reasonable price would recommend to anyone
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30 Dec, 2021 by Bryan dice
They are opposing counsel. I'm not worried. The truth is on my side. R. Price is still pretty cool.
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13 Jan, 2021 by Kelly michaelson
I called for a "free" consultation and I was offered the choices of receiving it over the phone or in person. Due to covid-19, I chose over the phone for safety reasons. The lady then told me that over the phone, the charges would be $200 for this "free" consultation. When I asked her why, she replied with "Um, its because in person its more detailed for the attorney.' As if that makes any sense or is a logical reason to cough up $200. The point of a consultation is to ask questions about your case and receive advice and feedback. From there one can determine if said attorney is the proper person to hire for a case. Attorneys advertising "free" when in fact they're just money hungry is ridiculous. I'm sick of it.
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13 Jan, 2020 by Anonymous
Attorney Berger was instrumental in smoothing what could have been a nightmare process. I sold property that was included in a bankruptcy proceeding from another state, and he didn’t bat an eye. As emails flew back and forth while details were being ironed out, he intercepted and responded sometimes before I ever laid eyes on the email, and answered any questions I had throughout the entire process. While Pennsylvania doesn’t require you have an attorney for closing, the peace of mind I got in his representation was priceless.
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06 Jan, 2025 by Colleen besz
Our family have used Karoly Law Firm for years. They are the best in the area! Fair prices, attentive to our needs, always returns phone calls promptly and most importantly, they know their stuff!
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23 Dec, 2024 by Michelle eldridge
When I tell you they are the best of the best as far as Criminal Defense AND they won 2.4 million in damages against the Easton Police for brutality against an ex of mine, they GO HARD for their clients!
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17 Dec, 2024 by Charles dengler
Terrible attorney! Don’t waste your money! She was great before we paid her and as soon as she got our money she pretty much didn’t care about my case! She acted like the da and not my attorney and in court I did most of the talking thank god or I would’ve went upstate for a dui!!! Don’t waste your money!! She’ll say all the right things and answer your calls and texts before you pay her and once you pay you’ll feel straight up abandoned! In the courtroom you can tell she’s extremely new or just plain not very good!! Beware of this lady, she’s no good! If I could give her zero stars I would!
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28 Feb, 2024 by Lt
25 Jan, 2024 by Kathleen reilly
"Kate" worked very patiently with my mom and myself to get things sorted out after my mom's husband died.
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21 May, 2023 by Courtney derr
Does not stand up for the children in the Juvenile Dependency system. Goes against a child's best interest, doesn't worry about their mental health and overall well being. Is overworked as a GAL and sides with CPS doesn't care to place children with Kinship over foster care. Would rather make the tax payers pay to lock kids up and keep them from family. Cruel world behind the closed doors of the JD system that no one sees. I do not expect retaliation for this review against my family that is currently involved with CPS.
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28 Feb, 2024 by Lt
25 Jan, 2024 by Kathleen reilly
"Kate" worked very patiently with my mom and myself to get things sorted out after my mom's husband died.
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21 May, 2023 by Courtney derr
Does not stand up for the children in the Juvenile Dependency system. Goes against a child's best interest, doesn't worry about their mental health and overall well being. Is overworked as a GAL and sides with CPS doesn't care to place children with Kinship over foster care. Would rather make the tax payers pay to lock kids up and keep them from family. Cruel world behind the closed doors of the JD system that no one sees. I do not expect retaliation for this review against my family that is currently involved with CPS.
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13 Apr, 2024 by Christopher hudak
I’ve had the opportunity to work with attorney Buddy Lesavoy regarding business contracts. He and his team are top notch professionals. If you’re looking for a great
team, look no further!
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24 Jan, 2024 by John moyer
05 May, 2022 by Alexandria crouthamel
Zach and Buddy are excellent lawyers. I could not thank them enough.
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25 Sep, 2020 by Anonymous
Very disappointed in his work. He was unprepared and rambled about irrelevant issues. The censure should have been a red flag, but I trusted some of the other reviews.
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05 Oct, 2013 by Andrew
They are GREAT!!!! My child has autism and they worked to get him the right kind of services from his school district, and because they had lied to me about his progress and withheld many school records, he got a fund to pay for many years ahead in extra services. This compensatory education fund has helped him with intensive therapy and this has led to some improvement in reading and language. Now the school district and their devious lawyers are afraid I will get my lawyers at Litman Law again if they continue to keep lying and hiding records. Seems many school districts do this now, and Litman Law was experienced in dealing with this problem. No other lawyer I spoke to seemed to be as aggressive, Some other lawyers talked of being friends with school district lawyers or that they were once the lawyer who represented schools against parents. I trust Litman Law, and they have also worked on my estate plan with a special needs trust for my son. Their fees were well below some other law firms, at $350 an hour, and they accepted my charge card. I got my fees reimbursed by the school district in full, and got mileage points. Litman Law asked that I get all my son's school records first and then call them for a free 1/2 hour appointment. Once I discovered how much the school district was hiding from me about my son, I will never do this again with Litman Law. They met with me at night and could always be reached by telephone to answer questions. If you need a lawyer for a child with special needs, Litman Law is the best call you'll ever make.
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07 May, 2013 by Ann
Donald has been a lawyer for over 30 years, and practices law in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, the District of Columbia, and in-house lawyer in New Jersey. His help was a God-sent to me, because until I got help from Litman Law the school district kept lying about my daughter’s progress. He dug to get records, including all e-mails, and that showed the school district lawyers were conniving to mislead me and even put on false testimony before a due process hearing, just to cover up their lies. He is the most ethical lawyer I have known, because he fights for his clients. I saw the ethics report, and spoke to him about it, and I agree that he was wrongly accused by a lawyer he fought against and had a law partner who was a really responsible for it all. Donald knows special education, and his courtroom skills are like a “Perry Mason” asking the probing questions and seeking truth and justice for disabled children and their families. He spent dozens of nights preparing us, so we did not have to take time off from work, and kept us informed of the progress in the case. Ultimately the school district had to settle to avoid possible criminal charges against their lawyers, as they demanded a confidential agreement. School districts are lying to parents, and it is lawyers like Donald who work hard to expose their crimes against children. He is the best, and listens carefully in court to the testimony, and then like a tiger questions the school district witnesses. I helped pass him questions while in court, and he was always able to keep me from jumping out of my seat. Some lawyers I have had charge me for every minute, but Donald wrote off time, and usually never charged for short phonecalls or bouncing a e-mail reply back to my many “quick questions.” Ultimately the school district paid me back every cent I paid him, and they have been careful not to return to their lies again with me. Because of Donald my daughter is now on the right track to her education.
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15 Jun, 2023 by Anonymous
Arrogant and rather stupid. Loves to denigrate other attorneys when he is the one who should keep his mouth shut. Run away like another poster said. Loves to spend your money but do little. All about the money.
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07 May, 2020 by Anonymous
Absolutely incompetent in my case. Had to fire him for poor representation and poor communication. He actually delegated me to his assistant who was even worse and chit chatted with opposing counsel and the hearing official and joked during a hearing. Disgusting display of unprofessionalism.
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03 Jun, 2019 by Anonymous
I was extremely disappointed in his representation!! Although he constantly told me “no big deal - don’t worry “ I was decimated by the opposing attorney!! He didn’t fight for anything and caved on literally every demand from opposing counsel! He took days to return calls and kept me in the dark all the time! Do yourself a favor and hire another attorney- he is not the quality divorce attorney that his father was!!!!
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13 Feb, 2016 by Anonymous
We hired Demetrios Tsarouhis to help us collect a debt owed to us as the result of a civil judgment against a local contractor. As clients of Mr. Tsarouhis, we found that although work was done, it was not done in a timely fashion. It took 1 1/2 years for a small amount of work to get done by Mr. Tsarouhis. The outcome was unsuccessful for us, no money was collected. This attorney's communication & follow-ups were poor. Phone calls & emails went unanswered by him for days, sometimes weeks at a time. Multiple attempts would be made to get a response from him. Many times we couldn't leave messages for him because his inbox was full & nobody answered the phone at his office. A hearing even occurred and we were never notified of the time or place. To date, we have not received any details from the hearing. We basically gave up pursuing this case. We have worked with other attorneys and we were not put on the back burner like we were with Attorney Tsarouhis.
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17 Aug, 2012 by Anonymous
Mr. Tsarouhis is very knowledgeable & personable. His areas are commercial and bankruptcy. We utilized him for commercial work within the past five years. The results were unsatisfactory. He was not aggressive. He failed to report on a monthly basis, he failed to bill on a regular basis, and he failed to provide any status reports at all. When we had referring counsel ask to look at the file, he was evasive and dilatory. While he is professional, his work is not up the standards of the bankruptcy bar of the Eastern District of PA generally. His email gets full many times and one cannot leave messages. He often takes several days to return calls to the client, or to return replies to emails. He is sometimes not forthright when he has not done work that was requested. He is very nice but his support behind him is poor, his followup is poor, and he does not really grasp the concept that with clients, we need calls returned within 24 hours and service and emails very promptly. It's hard to characterize him as very hard working. In general, his work is not up to the levels of a Maurice Mitts, a Mike Reed or any of the other well-known BK lawyers in the E.D. of PA,and in some respects may fall below the level of competence of the average BK atty.
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06 Nov, 2013 by Mad
This lawyer padded my bill. Mr Marles signed an engagement agreement to bill at 500$/hour and then proceeded to bill at 525. Blake Marles even charged me, his client, 840$ for the lunch date that I fired his firm for. He ackwedged this fact in arbitration.
Do not use him or his firm.
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What a Real Estate Lawyer Can Do for You
A real estate lawyer provides legal assistance in transactions and disputes involving property, including residential and commercial real estate. Whether you're buying, selling, leasing, or developing property, a real estate attorney can help ensure that your transactions are legally sound and your rights are protected. They review contracts, perform due diligence, resolve disputes, and provide legal representation in negotiations and litigation involving property matters.
Real estate lawyers are crucial in safeguarding your investment by ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal real estate laws, as well as protecting you from potential legal pitfalls related to property ownership and transactions.
When Should I Hire a Real Estate Lawyer?
Hiring a real estate lawyer is beneficial in various scenarios, including:
- Buying or selling property: When navigating complex real estate contracts, it’s advisable to have a lawyer review and ensure that the terms are favorable and legal.
- Commercial property transactions: For leasing, purchasing, or selling commercial properties, a lawyer can help manage the intricate legal aspects of such transactions.
- Zoning or land use issues: If you're planning to develop property or change its use, a real estate lawyer can guide you through zoning laws and land use regulations.
- Resolving property disputes: For boundary disputes, title issues, or disagreements over property rights, a lawyer can help mediate or litigate the matter.
- Foreclosures or evictions: If you're dealing with foreclosure or managing a tenant eviction, legal representation ensures that the process adheres to local laws and protects your interests.
- Title and deed issues: Lawyers can help clear title disputes, ensure the legitimacy of property deeds, and handle transfers of ownership.
What Does a Real Estate Lawyer Do?
A real estate lawyer provides a range of services to help with property transactions and disputes, including:
- Contract drafting and review: Ensuring that purchase agreements, leases, and other contracts are legally binding, fair, and protect your interests.
- Title search and clearance: Conducting a thorough title search to ensure that the property has no legal claims or liens that could affect ownership.
- Facilitate closing: Managing the closing process in real estate transactions, including reviewing final documents and ensuring that everything is in order before the transfer of ownership.
- Resolve disputes: Handling legal disputes related to property ownership, boundaries, zoning, or tenants.
- Assist in financing: Reviewing loan agreements and mortgage documents to ensure the terms are fair and legally sound.
- Zoning and land use advice: Guiding clients through the complexities of zoning laws and building regulations for property development or renovation projects.
How Are Real Estate Lawyers Paid?
Real estate lawyers typically charge for their services in the following ways:
- Flat fee: Many real estate transactions, such as reviewing a sales contract or assisting with a closing, are charged on a flat-fee basis.
- Hourly rates: If a lawyer is handling complex disputes or litigation, they may charge by the hour. Hourly rates can vary significantly based on the lawyer’s experience and location.
- Contingency fees: In rare cases, such as property disputes or claims for damages, a lawyer may work on a contingency fee basis, meaning they only get paid if you win or settle the case.
- Retainer: For ongoing legal support, some clients may pay a retainer, which is an upfront fee used as a deposit for future legal services.
It's important to clarify the fee structure with your attorney before hiring them to avoid any surprises.
How Much Does a Real Estate Lawyer Cost?
The cost of a real estate lawyer varies based on the complexity of the matter, the location of the property, and the lawyer’s experience. Key factors that affect pricing include:
- Type of transaction or issue: Simple tasks, like contract reviews, typically cost less than handling a complex property dispute or litigation.
- Experience and location: More experienced lawyers or those in high-demand areas, like urban centers, often charge higher rates.
- Billing structure: Lawyers may charge a flat fee for basic services like document review or hourly for more time-intensive work such as disputes or litigation.
Flat fees for straightforward services like closing assistance may range from $500 to $1,500.
Hourly rates can range from $150 to $400 or more, depending on the attorney’s experience and location.
Always discuss fees upfront to understand the overall cost of the legal service you're receiving.
Top Questions to Ask a Real Estate Lawyer
Before hiring a real estate lawyer, ask the following questions to ensure they are the right fit for your legal needs:
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What experience do you have with real estate law?
Ensure the lawyer has experience in the type of real estate transaction or dispute you’re facing, whether residential, commercial, or development-related. -
What is your fee structure?
Ask how the lawyer charges for services - whether it's a flat fee, hourly rate, or retainer - so there are no surprises later on. -
How long will the process take?
Especially important for real estate transactions or disputes with deadlines, ask for a general estimate of how long the process will last. -
Have you handled cases similar to mine?
Experience with similar transactions or disputes can give you confidence that the lawyer knows how to handle your case. -
Will you handle my case personally, or will it be passed to another attorney?
Confirm who will be handling the bulk of your case work, especially in larger firms where junior lawyers may take on some responsibilities. -
Can you provide references?
Speaking with past clients can give you insight into the lawyer's experience and how they handle cases.
How to Check the Credibility of a Real Estate Lawyer
To ensure you’re hiring a reputable real estate lawyer, take these steps:
- Check with the state bar association: Verify that the lawyer is licensed and in good standing with no disciplinary actions on their record.
- Read online reviews and testimonials: Look for reviews on legal directories and platforms like Avvo or Martindale-Hubbell to see what past clients have said.
- Ask for references: A credible lawyer should have past clients willing to share their experiences.
- Review their track record and expertise: Look at the lawyer’s website or LinkedIn profile for information about their experience in real estate law and any relevant cases they’ve handled.
- Membership in professional organizations: Lawyers who are members of respected legal or real estate organizations, like the American Bar Association’s Real Property Division, often signal credibility and expertise.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To make your first meeting with a real estate lawyer productive, you should prepare the following materials:
- Relevant property documents: Bring purchase agreements, lease contracts, mortgage documents, zoning permits, or any other paperwork related to your case.
- A summary of the issue or transaction: Be ready to explain the situation, whether it's a property dispute, contract negotiation, or development issue.
- Questions about the legal process: Prepare a list of questions about how the lawyer will handle your case and what steps are involved.
- Financial documents or loan agreements: If the case involves financing or a mortgage, bring any related documents for the lawyer to review.
- Your goals and timeline: Be clear about what outcome you're hoping for, and if there are any deadlines that need to be considered, such as closing dates or legal filings.
By coming prepared, you can ensure that your consultation is efficient and informative, allowing you to assess whether the lawyer is the right fit for your real estate needs.
