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19 Apr, 2024 by Sally wood mcdonald
As a Realtor, I have always recommended Barnes Walker to my clients because they provide excellent service.
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18 Apr, 2024 by Karen mcmichael
Great professional title/closing agency in Manatee County with many years experience.
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10 Apr, 2024 by Dan diggins
Barnes Walker prepared all our trust documents, wills, powers of attorney, etc. They also set up my new business LLC and reviewed my business lease. All items were completed flawlessly and on time. Barnes Walker have represented us since 2012 we will continue to have their representation in the future.
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19 Apr, 2024 by Sally wood mcdonald
As a Realtor, I have always recommended Barnes Walker to my clients because they provide excellent service.
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18 Apr, 2024 by Karen mcmichael
Great professional title/closing agency in Manatee County with many years experience.
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10 Apr, 2024 by Dan diggins
Barnes Walker prepared all our trust documents, wills, powers of attorney, etc. They also set up my new business LLC and reviewed my business lease. All items were completed flawlessly and on time. Barnes Walker have represented us since 2012 we will continue to have their representation in the future.
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19 Apr, 2024 by Sally wood mcdonald
As a Realtor, I have always recommended Barnes Walker to my clients because they provide excellent service.
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18 Apr, 2024 by Karen mcmichael
Great professional title/closing agency in Manatee County with many years experience.
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10 Apr, 2024 by Dan diggins
Barnes Walker prepared all our trust documents, wills, powers of attorney, etc. They also set up my new business LLC and reviewed my business lease. All items were completed flawlessly and on time. Barnes Walker have represented us since 2012 we will continue to have their representation in the future.
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18 Apr, 2024 by Wendell martin
Great attorney and care about each case.
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15 Nov, 2023 by Levi courtney
08 Sep, 2023 by Cm morris
Very good legal form. Contacted me very quickly after I put an online request for more information and possible legal services.
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18 Apr, 2024 by Wendell martin
Great attorney and care about each case.
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15 Nov, 2023 by Levi courtney
08 Sep, 2023 by Cm morris
Very good legal form. Contacted me very quickly after I put an online request for more information and possible legal services.
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18 Apr, 2024 by Wendell martin
Great attorney and care about each case.
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15 Nov, 2023 by Levi courtney
08 Sep, 2023 by Cm morris
Very good legal form. Contacted me very quickly after I put an online request for more information and possible legal services.
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13 Apr, 2021 by Anonymous
Does not return calls or emails, and does not keep me updated. I really had high hopes for this attorney. I thought that he was really going to go to bat for me, but he has let me down. I just don't hear from him.
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17 Apr, 2017 by Michelle
Great attorney. Thankful that God lead me to him as I was in a nightmare divorce involving three small children. My case also involved CPS and a pending foreclosure. I couldn't have been in better hands than with Bart who was very experienced and versed in family law and the family court system. He also was able to masterfully negotiate repayment of the loan with my bank and get us out of foreclosure while the divorce pended. His secretary was always wonderful with me and had the patience of a saint with my endless calls. His assistant was also diligent and did a great job. I would definitely recommend him!
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03 Feb, 2017 by Anonymous
Bart Ray was wonderful and very helpful. Fought for what we wanted and wasn't going to give up. Very thankful for this attorney.
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31 May, 2023 by Carol
I met with Linda for a consultation regarding a dependency case. Linda immediately made me feel comfortable and she listened. She understood what I was going through, where I was coming from, and had knowledge and experience to go along with a great personality that made me laugh too. She gave me solid legal advice, but also common sense mom to mom advice which I appreciate. The consultation fee was reasonable and she spent over an hour with me which I didn’t expect. I felt she was real, honest and took pride in helping people and knowing the law. I know who I would recommend or hire myself if I needed a family or dependency attorney.
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22 Jul, 2022 by David
I have referred many cases to Linda over the years and I have nothing but the upmost respect for her legal mind and her tenaciousness
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17 Dec, 2015 by Joshua
I had fought the court system in Florida for 10 years and 10 months to remove my daughter from a harmful environment. The judges refused to grant me custody because I was in the Army and that is "unstable". My daughters mother is drug addicted and has no home but was considered stable. I had a very hard time even though it seemed I was the best choice. Mrs. Lorrier took my difficult case and helped me more than I could have asked for. To me she did not look at me as a client or for a business end, she looked at me as a father and she truly cared. I could not have asked for a more caring and dedicated lawyer and I can say I consider her family now. She devoted time and love into getting my family whole and keeping my daughter safe. If you feel no one cares and you have no options, you must speak with Mrs. Lorrier before you accept defeat.
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21 May, 2023 by Andrea trapp
Outstanding services
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02 Jul, 2022 by Dustin kaufman
Renee has been so helpful while handling my grandparents estate. She is always nice and respectful when I call for updates. Highly recommended
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28 Aug, 2019 by Seascape cottage
I used Mr. Pratt sue my brother in sister for stealing ftom my mother. One day before the closing of the property, Mr. Pratt file legal paperwork to keep the $$$ from being dispersed to traitors. He did a good—-very fast job to get the paperwork filed in less than 24 hrs. However, he asked me if I wanted to immediately
investigate the finances or ask my brother what happened to the finance. He suggested I ask my brother—-$$$ later I realized He had advised me to choose the wrong answer which costs me $$$ when we could have gotten down to the nitty gritty by doing financial investigation. I became frustrated at spending so much money and figuring out my lawyer was manipulating the case........I completely dropped it and prob out $200k because of lawyer after i had i interviewed 7 others!...
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15 Jul, 2024 by Joseph lauletta
Been waiting well over six month's for a return phone call in regards to my father's death .
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15 Nov, 2023 by Levi courtney
23 Sep, 2023 by Gail doughty
Mr. Thompson consistently gave our condo association owners incorrect advice. He constantly backed the decisions of the former president, whether or not those decisions followed the current condo law. This has caused our association to have ongoing issues, some of which are very costly to correct.
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22 Jul, 2022 by Dru love
Mr, Hamrick and his staff are wonderful. They are very patient with, and kind to their elderly clients. I am thrilled that my parents chose Mr. Hamrick to handle their wills, trusts, POA, etc. Mr. Hamrick and his staff have made the legalities of the aging process comfortable for all concerned in our family. Thank you to all!
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09 Sep, 2021 by Dave & ellen montague
Called for appointment and advice as need to get POA and other problems taken care of and secretary said she would see if any of the attorney’s could take this. She would call me back with answer and if they couldn’t she would give us some referrals to call. I mentioned how important it was and it has been over a week and no answer. Guess our business is not important.
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13 May, 2021 by J w
Very thorough
No complaints
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01 Feb, 2024 by Ross
I left her several voicemails and emails and she failed to respond to any of them.
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25 Feb, 2022 by Atty. julia chidley
I worked with Attorney Swift on a multi-jurisdictional case. It took Attorney Swift only about a week and a half to resolve a complicated legal situation. To compare, another Florida attorney and at least two governmental entities attempted to do so for close to two months, unsuccessfully. It took a timely response and an expert knowledge of Florida civil procedure to make happen what Attorney Swift accomplished. I very much recommend her.
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15 Jul, 2016 by Peter
Bryony is very knowledgable in dealing with trailer park issues and she is aggressive in protecting our rights. One of the best lawyers I have ever worked with. You won't be disappointed!
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15 Jul, 2024 by Joseph lauletta
Been waiting well over six month's for a return phone call in regards to my father's death .
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15 Nov, 2023 by Levi courtney
23 Sep, 2023 by Gail doughty
Mr. Thompson consistently gave our condo association owners incorrect advice. He constantly backed the decisions of the former president, whether or not those decisions followed the current condo law. This has caused our association to have ongoing issues, some of which are very costly to correct.
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15 Jul, 2024 by Joseph lauletta
Been waiting well over six month's for a return phone call in regards to my father's death .
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15 Nov, 2023 by Levi courtney
23 Sep, 2023 by Gail doughty
Mr. Thompson consistently gave our condo association owners incorrect advice. He constantly backed the decisions of the former president, whether or not those decisions followed the current condo law. This has caused our association to have ongoing issues, some of which are very costly to correct.
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06 Oct, 2017 by Jeanne
Atty Jim Knowles handled my mother and father - in - law's estates, my parent's wills, POA, etc and my husband and my will as well as a couple of other minor legal matters. He is always fair, easy to work with. A decent person. I have recommended him many many times and will continue to do so.
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01 Jun, 2017 by Anonymous
James Knowles was hired to handle the will/ testimony, estate. Once our family member passed away it was near impossible to contact Mr. Knowles. This estate is still not 100% settled after almost 14 years. I do not recommend this lawyer. He's never in his office, never returns calls. This entire ordeal has been very frustrating.
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25 Mar, 2021 by Shadrach thien
Mark tends to take on a lot more than he can handle, hence the other brave "Anonymous" reviewers lol...he's just really kind and hates telling people no....he's extremely smart, great at what he does and a very good Real state Attorney! He's helped me with countless things over the years and always does a really good job!
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29 Aug, 2020 by Anonymous
Very slow and never responds to calls or email . Have no idea if anything has been done after paying him .
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11 Mar, 2019 by Anonymous
My partner and I were completely sold and excited to work with Marc after a long Free consultation. Thankfully it was free because Marc never followed up with any documents. When I emailed him details on how I'd like my Will I NEVER received an email back. I emailed a second time and still no response. He responded to my partner on the same email address so I'm certain the email address was correct. Considering he never reached out to follow up after a month and then we found out that he's on vacation when we called, we emailed him to tell him we're no longer interested in his services. I still never heard back.
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02 Nov, 2019 by Lynda
I had a very simple case, but Mr. Thompson turned it into a huge case which could have ended up costing me over $15K for a situation which only required less than $4K to resolve. A second opinion pointed this out to me and I was able to leave his firm with just about $1K in fees. Could have cost a lot more. A conflict appeared to be involved but which he didn't address. Could have cost me a lot more had I continued with him. There also was no fee agreement drawn up, which I thought was very odd.
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12 Dec, 2017 by Sam
We used Mr. Thompson on two occasions - one in a HOA dispute and a second in which we needed informed advice regarding a City of Sarasota zoning issue. I would recommend him without hesitation for these types of legal issues.
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18 Apr, 2015 by Anonymous
Used Stephen in a case , we were fighting Manatee County, forgot to tell us he worked for the county also, some how we could not get anywhere with the case over a 3 year period.
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17 Jul, 2021 by Anonymous
The lawyer filed all of our legal documents incorrectly with the state. We had to hire another lawyer to help clean up the mess. It was a 3 month delay. He still kept the retainer and charged fees. However, everything he did had to be redone. Unprofessional, made appointments and didn’t show up.
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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.
