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19 Aug, 2024 by Jennifer masucci
If you need practical advice, a helpful attorney, and a smooth transaction - you can count on Rick Lutzel. He is knowledgeable and can help you navigate and understand the complexities of Trusts & wills. And he is a great real estate attorney too (I'm a Realtor). :)
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08 Aug, 2024 by Matt burrows
06 Feb, 2024 by Vijayalakshmi soman
06 Sep, 2024 by Aj yuka
Yolanda M. Trotman is someone you want at your side when things are tough and uncertain. I was pleased with the service I was given. The main office is professional and very friendly. If they don't pick up the phone do not freak out. Give it some time and call or shoot a email they are working hard for many people.
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16 Jul, 2024 by Mandy deese
Thankfully Yolanda took my nasty dog custody case that was making my life hell when other firms didn’t know where to start. Even working in legal myself I needed assistance. She was professional in court and had the respect of others. She did what I hoped she would do, rip my lying ex to pieces in cross examination. The results were favorable to me. She is an experienced attorney and I’m thankful she took my case! Thank you, Yolanda. ❤️
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08 Jun, 2024 by Dear jania
Yolanda is a excellent attorney. I trust her completely and her services are professional and reliable. Highly recommend to hire for any legal issue. You want a attorney who cares and is dependable.
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14 Jul, 2022 by Lynn lankford
Crooks! Horrible Law Firm. Overpriced and do not follow guidelines.
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12 Oct, 2018 by Jeevaka dassanayake
Prompt response and good advice.
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02 Oct, 2018 by Bonnie harris
14 Jul, 2022 by Lynn lankford
Crooks! Horrible Law Firm. Overpriced and do not follow guidelines.
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12 Oct, 2018 by Jeevaka dassanayake
Prompt response and good advice.
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02 Oct, 2018 by Bonnie harris
14 Jul, 2022 by Lynn lankford
Crooks! Horrible Law Firm. Overpriced and do not follow guidelines.
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12 Oct, 2018 by Jeevaka dassanayake
Prompt response and good advice.
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02 Oct, 2018 by Bonnie harris
14 Jul, 2022 by Lynn lankford
Crooks! Horrible Law Firm. Overpriced and do not follow guidelines.
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12 Oct, 2018 by Jeevaka dassanayake
Prompt response and good advice.
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02 Oct, 2018 by Bonnie harris
07 May, 2024 by Laniece blackmon
The rudest, most condescending experience I’ve ever encountered in my life. I have no words. I am taking my services elsewhere, and would recommend you to do the same.
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12 Jan, 2024 by Mel davies
19 May, 2023 by Rob walls
Not sure how all the other reviews are so good. It has taken hom almost a year to do a QDRO and he is still not done. Mistake after mistake.
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17 Mar, 2024 by Lisa ok
Came here looking for an attorney but after researching, reading the reviews and Attorney Blain's responses I've decided to go elsewhere. Just except your bad reviews and move on instead of the drama. And I really don't like these firms who pretend they never represented a client who leaves an honest review.
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27 Oct, 2023 by Raphael thigpen
02 Aug, 2023 by Deja lewis
03 Sep, 2024 by Russ watts
Nicole is brilliant and is able to quickly understand complex situations that require legal action. She is a phenomenal lawyer that provides customized solutions, not just cookie cutter templates. You can tell she loves what she does, she lives and breathes the legal world which is exactly what you want in a good lawyer.
Would recommend for anyone looking to win.
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02 Mar, 2024 by Jimmie lasco
Intake person was only interested in the hourly rate, nothing about righting a wrong. Only spoke to intake via email.
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09 Oct, 2023 by Esbith andaya
13 Aug, 2024 by Joshua fox
Unsatisfactory experience with Heidi as a parent coordinator. Listens to react and not to understand. In a year as PC she has been unable to resolve any issues and lacks the organization to keep track of or manage any outstanding issues. If you question her billable hours she will falsify statements in her motion that she knows to be untrue. Would not recommend as a PC and certainly not to represent as an attorney.
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01 Jul, 2024 by The stig
Not detail oriented at all and will run up your bill with unproductive time.
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21 May, 2020 by Sandra lee
I have worked with family law attorney, Heidi Risser, for more than a decade. She is very professional, knowledgeable of the law and thinks collaboratively as she works with her clients. You will be glad you reached out to Heidi for your collaborative divorce, as a parent coordinator or mediator. She is exceptional in all fields.
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03 Aug, 2023 by Daniel womack
Recently called very helpful. Shared information about local issues and about a threat made against me. Referred me to another agency to do a follow-up.
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15 Nov, 2021 by Alexandra “lola” valentin
22 Apr, 2019 by Omari brown
03 Aug, 2023 by Daniel womack
Recently called very helpful. Shared information about local issues and about a threat made against me. Referred me to another agency to do a follow-up.
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15 Nov, 2021 by Alexandra “lola” valentin
22 Apr, 2019 by Omari brown
03 Aug, 2023 by Daniel womack
Recently called very helpful. Shared information about local issues and about a threat made against me. Referred me to another agency to do a follow-up.
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15 Nov, 2021 by Alexandra “lola” valentin
22 Apr, 2019 by Omari brown
03 Aug, 2023 by Daniel womack
Recently called very helpful. Shared information about local issues and about a threat made against me. Referred me to another agency to do a follow-up.
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15 Nov, 2021 by Alexandra “lola” valentin
22 Apr, 2019 by Omari brown
23 Sep, 2016 by Michelle
I am still suffering from from the negligence of this firm. In order to close on my property, it was required that I put my payment for my federal income tax in escrow with Atty McNaught. When the check was dispersed, there was no identifying information about me on the check (my name or SSN). As a result, the attorney's IRS account was credited with the payment instead of mine. When I called and spoke with the assistant who wrote the check, I was told that the firm completed their obligation of dispersing the check. It was not until four months and several hours on the phone with the IRS later that I was able to remedy this mistake, of course with late and failure to pay fees. However, this nightmare just got rekindled because I cannot renew my social work board license because of "tax issues" and must receive a letter of compliance from the IRS before this license can be renewed. "Thanks McNaught"
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11 Jun, 2015 by James
I closed in June 2015 with McNaught and the everything went well. The attorney as well as the staff were helpful and polite. I would definitely recommend.
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21 Oct, 2014 by Anonymous
This attorney charged $350 to just prepare the deed. We were told by the RE agent the prevailing
rate was between $150 & $200. He had us over a barrel because the disclosure was not made
until the HUD statement was prepared.
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13 Oct, 2013 by Anonymous
We often found ourselves wondering who she was representing. After starting out as an adamant advocate on our behalf, she suddenly changed direction and we still don't know why. During my career, I have often worked with the legal profession. I have never had a lawyer suggest I was bullying them or in some way diminishing their expertise. If questioning legal advice or asking for a better explanation or more detail is bullying, then guilty as charged. I also find it highly unprofessional for a lawyer to threaten to resign when a resolution is at hand. BUYER BEWARE!
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18 Jul, 2013 by Anonymous
At first she was friendly and very responsive. As I began to question her recommendations, her professionalism disappeared. I was not properly informed and guided to accept terms that I was not comfortable with.
This review is to help anyone else from being put through what I experienced. Good luck to you.
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31 May, 2013 by Anonymous
When buying a property, they represented both myself and the seller (HUD). We agreed beforehand that I would pay a prorated amount for the HOA dues based on the closing date since we did not know when this would be. We all signed the contract, I paid the prorated amount of $131.25 (May 8th -31st) and the seller was supposed to pay $39 (May 1st-7th). The seller (HUD) did not pay their amount and now Dale Fussel Attorney wants me to pay for it. I guess it is easier to go after an individual than HUD. I will pay for it to avoid problems with the HOA.
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17 Aug, 2016 by Anonymous
DO NOT HIRE! Mr. Davies is a tempormental, unorganized, and ineffective in the courtroom. Hired him for a domestic matter. Not only was he was rude and disrespectful, but I also had to take a voluntary dismissal after a year and a half because he had not done any work to help advance my case.
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09 Aug, 2022 by Anonymous
I CALLED THE OFFICE DUE TO ONGOING UNWARRANTED LETTERS FROM THIS LAW FIRM. I EXPLAINED THAT HE'S SERVING ME THE TENANT AND NOT THE ACTUAL OWNERS. THE RECEPTIONIST ACTED TOTALLY CLUELESS AS TO WHAT I WAS SAYING REPEATING HIMSELF AS IF I WAS ILLITERATE. HE THEN PLACED ME ON HOLD IN ORDER TO CONTACT THE LAWYER. THE LAWYER MR. HEMENWAY PICKS UP THE PHONE, DID NOT GIVE ME A CHANCE TO SAY ANYTHING RUDELY SAID, "WE'RE AT LUNCH" AND DISRESPECTFULLY HUNG THE PHONE UP. I REPORTED ALL OF THIS TO SEVERAL GOVERNMENT ENTITIES THAT HANDLE THIS TYPE OF BEHAVIOR. IT TAKES ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO BE KIND REGARDLESS OF THE SITUATION. AS AN AFRICAN AMERICAN MY NAME AND POLITENESS SHOULD NEVER BE VIOLATED, YOU BEING A LAWYER KNOWS IT FALLS UNDER CIVIL RIGHTS.
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22 Mar, 2018 by Anonymous
David Boggs is dishonest!!! He has charged me for services, in which I had not requested. It's called bill padding. Do not retain him. Please use a more reputable attorney. David Boggs is not to be trusted!! RUN....AWAY!!! Also, David Boggs had kept my funds in his escrow account for nearly two months, after I had canceled my contract, rather than proving an immediate refund. Before sending the refund,David Boggs had generated $1300 in bogus charges; nearly 90% of the funds, in escrow. Disregard the one star rating. David Boggs gets -10 rating.
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25 Jan, 2019 by Anonymous
After hiring Ms. Dowd to handle my case she got the initial paperwork started and then went missing for several weeks. Her phone went immediately to voice mail and she did not respond to messages or emails. In fact I had to reach out to my legal benefits company and it was only then that she emailed me with a short update and no apology. She then went missing again for almost a month before her voice mail turned into a brief message that the contact was unavailable.
After my legal benefits team tried reaching her she eventually emailed an apology that she had been sick and there was a death in the family but she made no effort to update her clients of this fact or provide a legal resource to back her up during this period.
This left me high and dry during a critical time. I was in the middle of an uncontested divorce that turned contested because she was not there to provide the needed answers and actions.
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08 Apr, 2014 by Anonymous
I found his fees to be exorbitant for the amount of work provided. He refused to give my mother a an accounting after she requested one. He pretty well ignored her after charging her $2,000 for basically one communication with the opposing party. I will not even go into the $8,000 he charged me for basic negotiation. Very disappointed.
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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.
