Lawyers map
>32
experienced lawyers
Filter by
15 Aug, 2024 by Frank bruce
Mr. Brown helped our family avoid the full, drawn-out version of Probate Court, which was at the time experiencing a two-year backlog of cases. Mr. Brown is a doer.
Read more
09 Aug, 2024 by Nancy zito (do)
My husband and I worked with Andrew and his staff on our trust. Everyone was very helpful and it was a very easy and simple process. Highly recommend!
Read more
04 Aug, 2024 by Stella d
We were seeking an attorney to create a Living Trust. I read reviews and decided to give their office a call to setup an appointment. We met with Andrew after a week. He was very helpful and explained the whole process to us. His response time was very fast. We were really happy with the smooth process. I would definitely recommend his services.
Read more
17 May, 2022 by Mark
We received excellent service and communication from Mark and his staff during the entire estate planning process. This has given us priceless peace of mind.
Read more
06 Sep, 2021 by Geri
Mark gave my husband and I a very thorough consultation about Estate Planning and the importance of creating our Living Trust in order to avoid probate. We felt very comfortable meeting with Mark and hired him that same day! Creating our Living Trust, Pour Over Will, Power of Attorney, and our Advance Healthcare Directives was very professionally prepared for us by The Law Office of Mark Ignacio!!!
Read more
20 Mar, 2020 by John
Mark helped us put into place our family trust after many years of our procrastinating. He has an efficient system and made the process simple and easy to understand while still be extremely thorough. We highly recommend his services.
Read more
10 Jun, 2024 by Jaz
Mr. Mcmillan helped me tremendously I had called over ten lawyers and I was not very hopeful of receiving anything helpful because all of the lawyers were about money and even wanted to charge me for a consultation to see if they would even take my case Mr. Mcmillan did not charge for a consultation he listened to me and gave me great advice he was incredibly patient, kind, and honest. Mr. Mcmillan was knowledgeable he pointed me in the right direction. the information I received greatly helped me and my family he gave us hope. Thanks!!!!
Read more
12 Dec, 2022 by Daniel
Scott was great, needed some insurance bad faith claim support and he was very knowledgeable and extremely helpful and supportive.
Read more
01 Dec, 2022 by Eric
Scott was great, listened carefully and understood my problems and even gave recommendations on numerous topics and was not preoccupied with how he was even going to make money on me in advance. I came away from the phone call with a greater understanding of the law, what I needed to do going forward and with tools I did not know were available to me. Scott will be my first call for any future civil matters that may come up. Highly recommend.
Read more
08 Nov, 2015 by Anonymous
Mr. DUBE' was prepared before we walked into his office. He takes a lot of time to ask questions and he listens, he explains processes and with his calm demeanor you feel confident. He confers with outside counsel to take best course of action. He cares and is a true professional. With much graditude and respect we give Doug Dube' esq. Attorney, the highest of recommendation. Great guy!
Read more
21 Oct, 2014 by Gail
Mr. Dube' represented me in regards to my being sued by my brother. At our mother's request, I had been appointed Trustee of my brother's Special Needs trust for the previous 7 years.
My brother has had a 60 year history of mental problems…diagnosed with manic depressive, obsessive compulsive disorders. He had been in and out of mental facilities for the past 40 years.
Sadly this suit was depleting my brother's trust (his only means of support). Mr. Dube' stood by me with level headed advise and respect for my decisions.
Mr. Dube' saw me thru the emotional ups and downs that were ever present, as is the case with most all legal entanglements. His fees were surprisingly reasonable due to his level headed handling of issues.
His demeanor was one of respect for all involved.
His gift is keeping our legal responses from fueling an already difficult situation. If what you want to pay for is a glitzy office and original paintings on the walls this is not an attorney for you. Mr. Dube' avoided a hostel environment where ever possible ~ knowing it would do harm to all involved and serve only to fuel higher attorney bills. Yet his strength was brought to the surface when needed to represented me with dignity.
I can not recommend this professional more highly than letting you know that I will continue to recommend Mr. Dube' to my acquaintances and friends.
Read more
05 Jul, 2013 by Sam
Doug is a very professional, knowledgable and in other words I would say amazing. My wife and I will always be greatfull to him for his attention and continues hard work on our case. He is dedicated and puts 110% effort on his cases.
Thank you
Read more
17 Oct, 2016 by Angie phung
Brett is a highly intelligent, analytical and effective lawyer. He is knowledgeable in not only formulating legal strategies for every case, but also in its execution. Definitely one of the best in the business. I look forward to working with him again.
Read more
12 Oct, 2016 by Michelle
I used to work at a restaurant that did not pay its employees overtime. Brett helped me get a settlement. He fought for me and he always took my phone calls.
Read more
03 Apr, 2015 by Eric
Brett and Tony fought hard for me and my coworkers to get us the compensation we deserved from our former employers. They are knowledgeable and experienced and great guys all around. Definitely more than satisfied.
Read more
30 Jul, 2014 by Christina
Mr. Seiple and I have worked together on many HOA matters. I am proud to have him as part of my firm. He is an outstanding advocate for his clients.
Read more
30 Jul, 2014 by Lisa h
Attorney Seiple was great to work with! He was very knowledgeable about the law, and always was timely in his responses to our questions and concerns. I would highly recommend Attorney Seiple for anyone with a homeowners issue, a construction defect issue, or a workers' compensation issue.
Read more
19 Mar, 2009 by Anonymous
Joel has been of counsel to our homeowners association for about 20 years and has been a great help through our reconstruction litigation and collection/foreclosure issues. He continues to help us avoid the pitfalls endemic to HOAs.
Read more
13 Oct, 2024 by Hasani james
Had a consultation with Chris and his depth of knowledge and experience made me feel confident in the work he’ll be doing for us.
Read more
13 Oct, 2024 by James h thompson
Mr. Hansen is an excellent Trust Attorney. He has done and maintained a trust for my family, reviewed and updated my Mother's Trust and one for my Brother-in-Law. He will take the time to understand your needs and will provide you with the services you need at a reasonable price.
He has my highest recommendation and regard
Read more
31 Dec, 2017 by Jessica cover
I had called Paul 5 years ago for some assistance with a case. He kept in contact communication with me regarding updates and documentation.
I never worried at all while working with Paul and his professionalism is admired. If I ever have to deal with SD Law again, he is the first I will contact.
Read more
21 Jul, 2016 by Jerry beck (becks entertainment)
Mirowski and Associates were awesome! They are extremely knowledgeable about the specifics of entertainment law! Very professional and articulate! They even offer a complimentary 1/2 hour consultation. Paul Mirowski and Associatiates are right here in San Diego!! I was so happy that I didn't have to go to Los Angeles to find a good entertainment lawyer! If your in need of someone whom "knows his stuff" about entertainment law, you must check out Mirowski and Associates! Ask for Paul!!!!
Read more
31 Dec, 2017 by Jessica cover
I had called Paul 5 years ago for some assistance with a case. He kept in contact communication with me regarding updates and documentation.
I never worried at all while working with Paul and his professionalism is admired. If I ever have to deal with SD Law again, he is the first I will contact.
Read more
21 Jul, 2016 by Jerry beck (becks entertainment)
Mirowski and Associates were awesome! They are extremely knowledgeable about the specifics of entertainment law! Very professional and articulate! They even offer a complimentary 1/2 hour consultation. Paul Mirowski and Associatiates are right here in San Diego!! I was so happy that I didn't have to go to Los Angeles to find a good entertainment lawyer! If your in need of someone whom "knows his stuff" about entertainment law, you must check out Mirowski and Associates! Ask for Paul!!!!
Read more
10 Aug, 2024 by Mark ignacio
06 Feb, 2024 by Jacob bertrand
So grateful to have a professional relationship with Randall. He treats his clients like family, is patient and cares about your overall well being to ensure that your children or other beneficiaries will receive the benefits of your hard work in life. I refer clients to him all the time and you should meet with him to get a trust or review your current trust.
Read more
11 May, 2018 by Steve bennett
15 Aug, 2024 by Frank bruce
Mr. Brown helped our family avoid the full, drawn-out version of Probate Court, which was at the time experiencing a two-year backlog of cases. Mr. Brown is a doer.
Read more
09 Aug, 2024 by Nancy zito (do)
My husband and I worked with Andrew and his staff on our trust. Everyone was very helpful and it was a very easy and simple process. Highly recommend!
Read more
04 Aug, 2024 by Stella d
We were seeking an attorney to create a Living Trust. I read reviews and decided to give their office a call to setup an appointment. We met with Andrew after a week. He was very helpful and explained the whole process to us. His response time was very fast. We were really happy with the smooth process. I would definitely recommend his services.
Read more
5.0
1 Reviews
4.9
70 Reviews
15 May, 2024 by Dylan benke
31 Jan, 2024 by Julieta ramirez
I called other law office no help .garmo&garmo help me over the phone they where so helpful. Highly so happy i called them i recommend great service. Thank you.
Read more
15 Dec, 2023 by Jakleen khammo
I was very happy with the services I received from Freddy Garmo and Matt Sheena. They helped me create my estate plan and protect my family for the future. I would highly recommend these lawyers to anyone who needs these types of services.
Read more
15 May, 2024 by Dylan benke
31 Jan, 2024 by Julieta ramirez
I called other law office no help .garmo&garmo help me over the phone they where so helpful. Highly so happy i called them i recommend great service. Thank you.
Read more
15 Dec, 2023 by Jakleen khammo
I was very happy with the services I received from Freddy Garmo and Matt Sheena. They helped me create my estate plan and protect my family for the future. I would highly recommend these lawyers to anyone who needs these types of services.
Read more
01 Sep, 2024 by Anonymous
Run. Incompetent & I’ll mannered. Lost my million dollar home to a convicted felon & ex neighbor by his notary friend forging my signature Thru photoshop & Dyson didn’t hire forensics to help get my house back. Dyson Should have his license revoked & put to shame. Disgusting. Weak.
Read more
08 May, 2023 by Anonymous
I am pleased to recommend Phil Dyson to anyone looking for help with litigation. We recently sought Phil’s advice for an estate litigation matter, and his professionalism and guidance was strongly appreciated. He explained the issues so we could understand them before giving us several different alternatives to pursue. As a team, we chose which of his alternatives we wanted to go with which created results far exceeding what we were expecting. Thank you, Phil and your team, for turning a worrying situation into a wonderful experience!
Read more
02 Apr, 2021 by Meghan
Phil Dyson is the most knowledgeable and professional attorney I’ve ever met. He handled my case with care and helped me navigate the complications of my case. I cannot recommend the legal team at the Law Office of Philip Dyson highly enough. Thank you Phil!
Read more
11 Apr, 2020 by Anonymous
My attorney was disbarred from practicing in the State of California for a couple of years and other disiplinary actions. I was forced to take on a state appointed attorney as he has all my funds of many thousands of dollars under his control.
Read more
Discover the ideal lawyer
You can search a lawyer by practice area, lawyer name, city, state, or ZIP code
FAQs
Questions? We have answers
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:
-
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.
