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10 Dec, 2019 by W.e.
We recently used Brooks and Crowley LLP for a deed transfer and title closing. Steven Brooks was fantastic! Very easy to work with, kept me in the loop throughout the entire process. He replies extremely fast, anytime I had a question he responded right away. Top-notch customer service and smooth closing! I look forward to working with Steve again. A++
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01 Apr, 2016 by Jim
We used Steve for our family will and to set up a trust for our special needs son. He did a terrific job and did not leave out a single detail. We highly recommend Steve.
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11 Nov, 2015 by John p. connell
As a Boston lawyer I have had the honor and privilege of working with Attorney Brooks and was, frankly, very impressed with his ability to prevail against a very powerful adversary in a complex case. Thanks for the experience, Steve.
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01 May, 2017 by Daniel
We had a great experience working with Chris Cawley on our home closing. He has a kind and personable demeanor but most importantly he is professional and efficient. He was always available to answer questions and our closing couldn't have gone smoother. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a real estate attorney.
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13 Jun, 2011 by Jim
I have used Cris for two closings and one purchase. He does a professional, detailed job every time.
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08 Jul, 2020 by James
I called Elaine for advice regarding a personal financial situation. Elaine spent a half hour on the phone with me and gave me a lot of very good advice. I am now making a confident decision on how to proceed thanks to her time and wisdom, guided by experience. She did not charge me a dime for her time and was a very patient listener. Grateful!
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08 Oct, 2015 by Anonymous
My husband and I had to file for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy - it was a very difficult and emotional decision. Elaine helped us through the entire procedure and patiently explained how everything worked. Her natural kindness and understanding was evident and helped us feel that we were going to get through this. In the end, everything went very smoothly and we were very pleased with the outcome. We couldn't have asked for a better lawyer. We would recommend Elaine to anyone contemplating bankruptcy - give her a call, she will help you.
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29 Jun, 2018 by Anonymous
Attorney Flax walked me through the guardianship process for my adult son who has multiple disabilities. He has helped me obtain a Rogers with the Guardianship. Attorney Flax was professional and responded to my e-mails and phone calls in a timely way.
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25 Aug, 2010 by Jim
Hugh and Carrie are one of a kind! I met Hugh when I was getting my masters at Northeastern. Back then he was Professor Crossland. When my wife and I were married, had children and knew it was time to form an estate plan that made sure our concerns were addressed and issues were remedied we called the Crosslands. Hugh and Carrie addressed our issues and made sure our estate plan was properly executed. We live near the Crosslands in Westwood. I think there is something to be said for professionals who are part of your community. I know our estate plan will do exactly what we wanted. I would highly recommend them.
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15 Apr, 2024 by Mike levine
Jason is a down to earth Family man like myself who you can have a normal conversation without all the lawyer talk. He explains everything so you understand what’s going on. He is always there for you when you need anything or have any questions. I will highly recommend him to all my friends and family.
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15 Apr, 2024 by Larissa al-madi
I honestly can say of the lawyers I’ve dealt with in my life Jason is hands down the most professional, honest and thorough lawyer I’ve worked with. He went above and beyond to accommodate me and to make sure I was satisfied. I’ve recommended him to friends in the past and will continue to! Highly recommended to anyone looking in the area.
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15 Apr, 2024 by Patricia nedder
Attorney Jason Ranallo has real integrity and a strong work ethic that he puts into action on the part of anyone seeking his counsel and representation. As his client, after a serious accident, I knew he always had my best interests in view and during a very difficult season in my life he took care of all the details I could not handle personally. Jason Ranallo put in a lot of time and effort, was always kind and responsive, and the result was very satisfactory. I only wish I had sought Jason’s counsel immediately. Lesson learned! I would recommend him wholeheartedly and without a second thought for personal injury or any legal issue.
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06 Aug, 2024 by Alex rakatansky
Leo and team seamlessly closed 3 real estate transactions for me over the past 2 weeks.
If you value prompt communication, attention to detail, and value being treated like family Leo is the attorney for the job!
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27 Jun, 2024 by S j.
26 Jun, 2024 by Derek temple
The closing was a breeze with Leo. He made my wife and I fell at ease with this portion of our home buying process. He holds such a great personality, knowledge on the subject matter, and fun energy that I found myself sad that it was time to go.
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05 May, 2023 by Jonathan dean
Tabitha is an excellent attorney. She represented me for an OUI 2. She carefully and tactfully constructed a plan during one meeting and was 100% successful in court making things go better than I could’ve imagined. She picked up on a disposition which reduced my case’s penalties greatly, saving me an incredible amount of time and money moving forward. She also maintained communication with me in a detailed and timely manner when I emailed her questions. Tabitha is a “go-getter” attorney. If you want a representation from someone takes care of her clients like she did for me, pick her
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28 Apr, 2023 by Murtuza banglawala
Tabitha exceeded expectations. She was always responsive and helpful.
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30 Sep, 2021 by Cory menice
Tabitha defended me in a recent case I had. I am very satisfied with the way she defended my case. I do not own any dress clothes, and she even brought dress clothes to court for me, which says a lot about her character. She went above and beyond. Highly recommended!!
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24 Sep, 2024 by Fredrick rajaprakashan
As a first-time homebuyer, I’m grateful to have had Mike Robbins as my closing attorney. He made the process smooth and stress-free with his professionalism, knowledge, and friendly approach. His team ensured everything went through without delays or issues. Thank you for making this milestone so easy! Highly recommend him.
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18 Sep, 2024 by Jon petrillo
Attorney Robbins provided extremely attentive and professional care facilitating the sale of our investment property. He, and his firm, went above and beyond to make sure that everything went smoothly and efficiently. This is probably the fourth time we've relied on Mike to support real estate transactions; we will not hesitate to do so again or recommend his services to anyone.
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30 Aug, 2024 by G miller
I highly recommend Atty Mike Robbins. He is knowledgeable, relatable, and extremely accessible. When I ran into a roadblock selling my parents’ home, Mike worked tirelessly to resolve the matter and bring all parties to an agreement. He’s professional, friendly and uses plain language to explain things. He and his staff are top notch!
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24 Sep, 2024 by Fredrick rajaprakashan
As a first-time homebuyer, I’m grateful to have had Mike Robbins as my closing attorney. He made the process smooth and stress-free with his professionalism, knowledge, and friendly approach. His team ensured everything went through without delays or issues. Thank you for making this milestone so easy! Highly recommend him.
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18 Sep, 2024 by Jon petrillo
Attorney Robbins provided extremely attentive and professional care facilitating the sale of our investment property. He, and his firm, went above and beyond to make sure that everything went smoothly and efficiently. This is probably the fourth time we've relied on Mike to support real estate transactions; we will not hesitate to do so again or recommend his services to anyone.
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30 Aug, 2024 by G miller
I highly recommend Atty Mike Robbins. He is knowledgeable, relatable, and extremely accessible. When I ran into a roadblock selling my parents’ home, Mike worked tirelessly to resolve the matter and bring all parties to an agreement. He’s professional, friendly and uses plain language to explain things. He and his staff are top notch!
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02 Jul, 2020 by Norma
I called his office and they told me he was out but not on vacation. He calls me back very upset and so rude because I called his office twice and bothering him while on vacation which I did not know. I have recomend several people to him but not anymore. Very, Very rude and disrespectful not a professional as a lawyer. Will not recommend him to no one again. I felt so bad and disappointed it by the unprofessional way he talks to me.
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30 Mar, 2018 by Anonymous
Neil was very understanding and worked with us to help with the settlement. I would recommend this law firm to anyone needing help with an important papers that people don’t understand. Not a far ride to travel for help. Very reliable people to count on I wouldn’t go elsewhere.
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19 Mar, 2018 by Tish
Neil was an excellent lawyer from start to finish. He was very professional and cared to get me the best possible outcome in my automobile injury case. He kept in touch and updated me throughout the process until we reached a final settlement.
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24 Nov, 2014 by Tom
Julia did our closing three months ago and not only did she find a prior lawyers error but she fixed it saving us the deal and hundreds if thousands if dollars! I am going to use her in the future she was always informing us of progress and closed the deal. I would recommend her to my other business colleagues!
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15 Sep, 2014 by Anonymous
Get everything in writing from this lady. She is very smart, but unfortunately opportunistic. She belongs more in criminal cases I would say, NOT in real estate matters which are already difficult in itself to complete with out her. My biggest problem with her was all the extra additional charges that she added on as the transaction went along.
She did her job, and was professional for the most part, but she is guaranteed to take you for a ride for sure.
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02 Feb, 2021 by Patti
Waiting over one year for my estate plan to be finalized. Multiple inquiries made and I continue to get excuses and the runaround The office iis very unprofessional and unresponsive. I am still awaiting a response to my most recent follow-up on 1/27 and it is now 2/2/2021.
Of course he was paid in full over a year ago.
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06 Nov, 2014 by Ludwig
Attorney Pellegrini has served my wife and me very thoroughly in covering all bases, while updating our existing estate planning documents. We have learned much from him and his assistants and appreciate the talents that exist within his office.
His staff have all been very helpful as well and, it has and continues to be a
a fine association we are enjoying with their office.
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26 Oct, 2022 by Anonymous
Paid retainer. Months go by. A couple emails. A couple phone calls. ZERO advance in the case, nothing done, no ground gained. Retainer is gone. Total scammer. ANYONE could have done what he did. NOTHING.
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29 Oct, 2021 by Peter maglia
Peter listens and understands what needs to be done and has great follow through. Explains any issues you may have clearly.
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19 May, 2019 by Tom polito
Great lawyer
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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.
