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31 Mar, 2022 by Paige
I contacted Wade Law Group for assistance with a small claims suit. I have worked with Brett and Dave McGraw, both have been dedicated, helpful, and have gone above and beyond to meet my expectations. Dave has provided effective legal advice and detailed explanations about the process as well as developed a plan for my hearing. Dave has gave me confidence in my abilities and quelled my anxiety. If I ever need representation or consultations again in the future, Wade Law Group will always be my first and only choice.
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10 Jan, 2022 by Dave
A leader, innovator and most importantly, a terrific lawyer. No one wants to need an attorney, but when you do need one, Amiel Wade is the one to call.
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27 Jun, 2021 by Patricia cent
I hired Mr. Wade to expedite my divorce after being with an ill-prepared attorney for 1 1/2 years in which I didn't get past the discovery stage. I got quick results with Mr. Wade and my divorce was finalized after 4 months. His support staff quickly responded to all my emails and returned my calls. Mr. Wade is very experienced and knowledgeable and found an error in a filing by my ex-spouse's attorney and took immediate action on her behalf which saved me money and didn't prolong the divorce proceedings. He is involved in all the cases in his firm. Every Wednesday he conducts a meeting with his associate attorneys to consult and monitor their progress and provides them with his expert advice when necessary. Hopefully, I won't need Mr. Wade in the future but if I do, I would retain his services again because I was very pleased with his work and professionalism.
Patricia Cent
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29 Nov, 2018 by Anonymous
Joshua helped me to understand some of the rules and procedures around easements on private property and found some related official documents for my property which I had not been given as part of the purchase. This was very helpful.
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30 May, 2018 by Anonymous
Was looking for help with a private easement move....called around to a few attorneys and most were clueless to useless, with one advising that I should just move it and keep quiet. Josh took the time to hear me out, gave a clear plan for what needed to be done, got it done ahead of time and was able to make the change recorded with no issues at all. Overall a great experience.
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21 Jun, 2017 by Chris
I was referred to Mr. LoBue by family for a property tax lien dispute. We had a very complicated issue with the county of Santa Clara and Mr. LoBue was able to research the entire trail, contact several members of the county office, and provide a solid path to resolution. He executed on this with the perfect balance of professionalism and compassion for our situation. I felt confident with each conversation I had and he was able to make something gray as black and white as it could get. We would not have been able to obtain the answers without him.
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05 Aug, 2015 by Anonymous
My husband and I had a situation that drug on and on and Ed was there from the beginning: supportive, insightful and working on our behalf tirelessly. He was always respected by the other party for his professionalism which kept the process proceeding and ultimately a successful resolution. He is king, professional and has complete integrity.
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20 Jun, 2007 by Anonymous
Sharon has consistantly provided me and .my company with excellent legal advice. She has represented us in many actions over the years and guided me through some difficult issues with positive results. Pratt & Associates is a well rounded firm with many years of experience. Sharon and her associates have always given me the professional service and personal attention I expect from a lawyer.
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21 Feb, 2024 by Sebastian
Alli helped me navigate the intricacies of a non-disclosure dispute I was having with the seller of my newly acquired property. There were lots of issues with mold among other things that hadn't been properly disclosed before I put an offer in. Alli helped me understand my rights with a free consultation and helped me during one of the most stressful times of my life. In the end, we reached a settlement and the other party paid for repairs plus attorney fees so needless to say I will be recommending Allison to anyone in need of a real estate attorney in the Bay Area. 10/10!!
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07 Nov, 2014 by Anonymous
William helped me with a complaint letter against a contractor for defective workmanship. He was extremely professional and very knowledgeable about the construction industry. His hourly rate was also very reasonable. William was successful in getting my money returned to me very quickly. He went above and beyond the call when he continued to correspond with the parties involved until there was a complete resolution. I would highly recommend William for any construction related services. He is a true professional.
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28 Aug, 2024 by Levi davis
Wade Law Group’s handling of my business partnership dispute was a disaster from start to finish. I sought their help when I was being pushed out and needed to recover my equity. Despite providing all the necessary documentation upfront, including the operating agreement and financial statements, their incompetence quickly became apparent.
For seven weeks, my attorney at Wade Law Group engaged in fruitless exchanges, sending threatening letters based on California law and drafting a lawsuit complaint. Only after all this time did I discover that my attorney hadn’t even read the operating agreement—a crucial document in any partnership dispute. This neglect led us to almost violate the agreement by bypassing mandatory mediation and filing the lawsuit in the wrong state. Predictably, my former business partner exploited these errors, leaving me with a much weakened case and a significant financial loss.
After incurring over five figures in legal fees, I made the decision to terminate our relationship. I requested a meeting to discuss the situation, but my attorney not only ignored my request but also responded rudely when I followed up. Eventually, the firm’s owner reached out and offered a partial refund for drafting the complaint in the wrong state. However, the amount he offered was far less than what I had actually been billed, forcing me to go line by line through the invoices and finding the correct amount was five times higher than what he claimed.
I then posted a review of my experience on Yelp, and the owner reached out and offered me a full refund of over $8K in exchange for removing the review and signing a contract agreeing not to post additional reviews about my experience with the firm. When I pointed out that this felt unethical and possibly illegal and proposed that I edit the review to give credit for the refund, he withdrew the offer, falsely claiming that I had rejected it.
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26 Aug, 2024 by Daniel feldman (daniel j feldman, phd)
These people are rude. And they can't read. I set up a consultation with them, but they canceled before even talking to me and told me that my trial is in three weeks when it's not. They didn't read anything about it, have the nerve to not even meet with me or have a discussion, followed with "best of luck on everything" which is just more insulting, absolutely insulting. i am sorry I called.
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20 Aug, 2024 by Mark shen
They provided services so poor that they even mixed up my name with the person I’m trying to sue in the demand letter, and their justification for that was “oops, but pay us”
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04 Jul, 2024 by Bobbie chavarria
Carol is great. For myself as well as my older mother. Very friendly and approachable. She made my senior mother feel at home. I highly recommend
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25 Feb, 2024 by Judi brown
Tom just helped me through a difficult negotiation. Throughout the process he took the time to explain everything in a straightforward language that made sense. Many requests were being made, and Tom took the time to point out the positives and negatives as they were presented. In the end the outcome was satisfactory and met my expectations. I will highly recommend Tom to my friends and family.
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19 Feb, 2024 by Tracey david
I retained Tom to draft my will and set up a living trust, and he was always prepared, and provided strong counsel, which I think made the process quite easy. I then retained him to help me work through an unrelated beneficiary matter where we had little information to go on. He was able to quickly understand both the legal and the emotional issues, and was a strong but calm advocate with the number of parties involved. Things resolved in a very positive manner. He is personable, highly ethical and mindful of goals and time. He communicated frequently, something that I highly value. I recommend him without reservation.
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04 Jul, 2024 by Bobbie chavarria
Carol is great. For myself as well as my older mother. Very friendly and approachable. She made my senior mother feel at home. I highly recommend
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25 Feb, 2024 by Judi brown
Tom just helped me through a difficult negotiation. Throughout the process he took the time to explain everything in a straightforward language that made sense. Many requests were being made, and Tom took the time to point out the positives and negatives as they were presented. In the end the outcome was satisfactory and met my expectations. I will highly recommend Tom to my friends and family.
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19 Feb, 2024 by Tracey david
I retained Tom to draft my will and set up a living trust, and he was always prepared, and provided strong counsel, which I think made the process quite easy. I then retained him to help me work through an unrelated beneficiary matter where we had little information to go on. He was able to quickly understand both the legal and the emotional issues, and was a strong but calm advocate with the number of parties involved. Things resolved in a very positive manner. He is personable, highly ethical and mindful of goals and time. He communicated frequently, something that I highly value. I recommend him without reservation.
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06 Mar, 2024 by Mike mcbull
21 Apr, 2022 by Shannon guevara
I would highly recommend Stacy Remer for your needs?? She is 100% willing and able to get it done for you? You will not be disappointed guaranteed? Have known her for 40 plus years? So, if you want the Best Lawyer in the Bay Area to get your Divorce taken care of?? Call Stacy Remer!!! 100% Guaranteed Jobs Done!!
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11 Jun, 2021 by Zak reape
She was quick, helpful, and supportive with my case. I could not have asked for a better lawyer. Definitely recommend her!
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28 Feb, 2024 by Chris
Kurt had an instant grasp of the injustice put upon me by a frivolous plaintiff with ambulance chaser attorney who stood by me until the slug of our justice system prevailed. The biggest heart of a bulldog you'll ever meet, with a strong firm and knowledgeable staff supporting him.
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21 Mar, 2022 by Joey
I only called him for a consultation. He is condescending and money thirsty , stay away from this guy.
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18 Sep, 2021 by Michael
Kurt greatly helped with an employment issue I had, resolving it to my satisfaction. He also has provided great advice as followup. Kurt is very knowledgable and really knows how to get results. Highly recommended.
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03 Jul, 2024 by Norcal9ergal
Desperately seeking help not necessarily litigation but validation that my HOA w/7 units is fraudulently assessing the community $30k each. According to Willy it's ok to falsify documents, refuse members the to rightfully inspect financials, hold ZERO elections, bring on board members in executive sessions, conduct business outside meetings; making decisions for the other 4 members without consent, doctoring budgets to hide money to pay for illegal construction. His advice was for me; either make it a hobby to see all the bad things the HOA board is doing or stop the crusade get out ASAP. He was more concerned about others not selling or getting the value of their unit than to rightfully preserve the integrity of our community. He never considered anything other than litigation, didn't entertain an IDR or ADR both of which I already requested from the board and was ignored. He insisted that our members would be responsible to pay for all litigation fees, plus, not even mentioning the D&O insurance that boards must have or piercing the vail of protection. He insisted I sell my unit, pay the erroneous fee and get out, protecting a a putative board that hasn't had elections for over 10 years, and refuses to have them. The management put 3 liens on my house, charged late fees all without the votes of the board in an open meeting, kept all fees for themselves ; nearly $7k for. These were just a small sample of violations, according to Willy, not viable enough to even offer any help other than sell, pay, and get out. I have resided in this community for over 20 years and have never felt so disrespected not only here in this community but by the people that claim to help us trying to protect our investment. He is deplorable
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18 Jan, 2024 by Ken
During the Fall of 2022, our condo was damaged during an accident that set fire to our building. The situation quickly became convoluted with having to interact with the HOA and multiple insurance companies, none of who were trying to assist this displaced homeowner. My wife and I contacted The Law Office of William Stanger and received the guidance and support that we needed to help us navigate through such a terrible scenario. Bill really took the time to learn about our situation, provided excellent advice that helped us save some serious money, and informed us about several key factors that we would not have known about otherwise (despite hours of research). I am a bit late in writing this review, but I'm just truly grateful for the help. It made a difference when it mattered.
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07 Dec, 2022 by Virginia
My property was damaged by the fire in September 2020. The electrical work completed by the contractor were extremely dangerous for us to move in because of their very poor workmanship. So, I was looking for legal options immediately and was truly grateful for the representation of the Law Office William Stanger. Mr. Stanger was capable of providing me with brilliant legal advice throughout my case, and his professional expertise also allowed him to settle the best outcome for us, especially the contract agreement I signed in August 2021. In addition, my friends and my family like the letters and agreements he had written; they are straightforward and so easy to understand. Indeed, while working with Mr. Stanger for the past several months, he had shown his kindness, honesty, and patience, and he was also very joyful to work with. He took the time to answer all the questions and concerns that I have had over the past several months; so that I can sleep peacefully at night. In the future, I would definitely use him again if I need his services and highly recommend Mr. Stanger to my friends and family members in need of his amazing representation!
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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.
