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26 Mar, 2013 by Evelyn
I never thought I would find myself in need of a lawyer to represent me, let alone a criminal defense lawyer. Thank God I was referred to Nelson Rodriguez Valera. I will never forget my first meeting with Nelson. I was depressed and very distraught over the events that led to the situation I found myself in. Nelson first listened more as a friend then a lawyer. Mr. Nelson is a great attorney. He handled my case and I was very pleased with the outcome. He is professional, knowledgeable and cares about his clients. I highly recommend Mr. Nelson Rodriguez Valera .
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20 Feb, 2013 by Adrianna
I felt very comfortable since I met with him for the first time. After examining my case more closely, he informed me of what to expect and what the process entailed. His office handled everything for me and kept me updated with the status of the case. Everything he said would happened came through and the case was dismissed. He is a great trustworthy attorney and I wouldn't recommend anyone else but him.
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03 Oct, 2009 by D.m
From the time that my family has hired this lawyer for a case till now he has NOT kept us informed on the case. He does not return phone calls and it seems like he has done nothing. He wasted our time and I am in the process of finding a new lawyer. I would NOT recommend him AT ALL!!!!
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30 Jan, 2018 by Stephanie
I hired Kevin to be my family law attorney as well as other family law areas, he listens well, communicates very well, pays attention to detail and is very responsive. Highly recommended!
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30 Sep, 2014 by Shivon
Mr Kevin Colbert is my current Attorney appointed to me by the court's for my appeal and Mr Kevin Colbert has been on my case for 5 months now and has only responded to my texts messages 3 times .Mr Kevin Colbert does not answer calls and does not answer questions,i have been calling Mr Kevin Colbert about the decision on my appeal which was on Wednesday about my appeal he had told me on his text message on Tuesday thay the decision of my appeal would be on Wednesday , so I waited for a response and bo answer from Mr Kevin Colbert and I have been calling him and texting him to please communicate with me about my case but he has failed to communicate back about my appeal and that is very unprofessional.
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24 May, 2023 by Casey mcclure
18 Oct, 2019 by J l
Mr. Shook has 30 years of experience under his belt as a lawyer and helps his clients each step of the way. He is a rockstar!
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24 May, 2023 by Casey mcclure
18 Oct, 2019 by J l
Mr. Shook has 30 years of experience under his belt as a lawyer and helps his clients each step of the way. He is a rockstar!
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08 Jul, 2024 by Idan bast
Feeling robbed by this firm and Mr Ira Silverstein. We hired him for a super sensitive case but he didn’t bother himself to even talk to the person that was in trouble. He was busy with other cases and never told us that he doesn’t have time so we spent crucial time with waiting and he charged us almost $3,000 for going to 1 hearing. Can’t even explain how disappointed I am.
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08 Jul, 2024 by Patrick loves real estate
Words can't describe how unhappy we are with this firm. We were referred to Ira Silverstein regarding a very delicate case with a seller our company was under contract with to buy his property. The seller is about to lose his house in pre foreclosure he is the heir of the property inherited from his mother. This attorney did not start the probate till after one month of being hired. He said he was busy and also felt ill. He acted all high and mighty when we hired him and it ended up being the biggest waste of time and money we could have ever spent. We came to him so that he can stop the sale in June which he did and got it postponed till July. He then came back and said our only option is to redeem the property and pay the entire balance ourselves. We hired him to get probate going, file quiet title so that we can purchase this property. We wasted time and now the seller has no other option but to lose his home. There was fraud involved in this case from individuals who tried to steal this sellers deed. Even the attorney who referred us to him was aware of this. We truly feel no one cared AT ALL for this poor seller. He never ecen communicated with the seller!! It's truly a shame and sad he charged us almost 3000 dollars to just go and get a sale postponed for a 1 month. He still drafted the docs for probate and sent it to the seller. I'm speechless and saddened more than anything. And in the end all he did was ask if we wanted his services stopped. Truly did not give 1 damn about anything but the money we paid him in our opinion. So sad and broken for this seller.
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05 Jan, 2024 by Lyndsey jones
05 Feb, 2025 by Michael narula
I’ve known them for what seems to be forever. They treat everyone like family. They take care of all of my legal needs from corporate issue to personal litigation.
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05 Feb, 2025 by Eduardo monteiro
Anthony was extremely helpful in analyzing a professional contract. With his expertise, we were able to negotiate better terms and a more favorable outcome. Highly recommend their services!
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04 Feb, 2025 by Dante ruiz
I can’t say it enough. What a great tem Caldera law has put together. They have always gone above and beyond to make sure my needs were taken care of. Would recommend with my eyes closed. Thank you Caldera Law Team on always an excellent job.
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16 Aug, 2022 by Dianne
Attorney Wolasky recently assisted me with a legal matter. Besides her legal competence, she handled the situation with sensitivity and empathy
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03 Jul, 2022 by Anonymous
Ms. Wolasky was extremely unprofessional as my attorney.. It was almost impossible to reach her. She did not return calls or e mails. until I sent her a Certified letter. I was very unhappy with the service she provided and her billing procedure. I would not recommend her at all.
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17 Dec, 2020 by Anonymous
Very unprofessional. She is all about charging you for things you don't need. She is not sure of some laws but takes the money upfront.
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04 Nov, 2020 by Robert
Attorney Lynda Amadi Esq is an amazing lawyer. She was able to get me divorced this year, in less than eight months, even during the pandemic. Ms Amadi was able to negotiate a fair marriage agreement for us, and got me out of a miserable situation. I respect Ms. Amadi's ability as a lawyer and highly recommend her and her firm, Amadi Law, for any divorce or child support issues.
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14 Jun, 2018 by Jerry
I hired for my 2012 case and she did a very poor job. She made my judge very upset and she didn't have a clue in what to do. I paid her and she only came to court twice and i had to hire a public defender
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22 Nov, 2017 by Anonymous
I hired Ms. Amadi for legal services regarding contracts and my numerous real estate dealings. She was very knowledgeable and extremely polite and kind. She explained in detail the proceedings and course of action that needed to be taken. She is highly organized. She worked diligently to represent me and resolve my case. I am extremely grateful to her for her efforts. She is a one woman army and very impressive for a young lady. Thank you Ms. Amadi for your help. God bless you.
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15 Oct, 2023 by Anonymous
Solo dire que hay mejores profesionales. Con mejor predisposicion, trato y efectividad, No esperes tener todo cubierto con ellos, enfrentaras riesgos. He hecho varios cierre y todos con algún problema, ya no más.
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25 May, 2021 by Mayte
Where I can start, this is the WORST law office ever... I have hired them for the closing of my new house. It was awful!, they take a long time to do the minimal things. after days with my title they sent it to the bank with issues and my closing was delayed because of that, after struggling with them I was so happy I will get rid of them after closing... at least that's what I thought BUT after the closing, they forgot to give me the Warranty deed, I had to call them multiple times for them to send it and when they did it was not registered I had AGAIN called them like 100 times asking for the Deed registered, they claim they sent it to Miami Dade county and that they were taking a lot of time I then called the Miami Dade to ask for the status of my deed and guess what? they never sent it!!. They said they sent it on April 9 but Miami Dade has already processed Deeds sent on May 21.
IF YOU CAN CHOOSE ANOTHER LAW OFFICE PLEASE DON'T HESITATE BECAUSE YOU WILL GET NOTHING BUT TROUBLE WITH THIS ONE!.
PS: Also I am not the only one who have had issues with them my realtor told me of one of her customers was not able to close his house because of the incompetence of this law office.
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29 Jun, 2017 by Andrew
He handled our closing and he was amazing. Explained everything so that I could understand it. First time I understand everything I signed. Patient and caring.
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24 May, 2023 by Casey mcclure
18 Oct, 2019 by J l
Mr. Shook has 30 years of experience under his belt as a lawyer and helps his clients each step of the way. He is a rockstar!
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06 Sep, 2021 by Ahmad newman
They steal people money 💰
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26 Jan, 2021 by Mary cordes
Rude and unprofessional staff
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01 Nov, 2009 by Dianne
Lee Schmachtenberg has done wonderful things for both myself and our HOA Community.
Lee represents Villas at Carmel community Assoc. in Homestead, FL.
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24 Feb, 2025 by Adriana rodriguez
They should not be in business, they are dishonest, unprofessional and need to educate themselves on current laws!
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07 Aug, 2024 by Armando camejo
Nothing but great service is what I have experience in our real estate transactions from Dania and her staff. The closings went smoothly and had no issues.
I assume the low ratings are based on people who were doing something against their condo laws since she represents associations...
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23 Jun, 2024 by Igor baboshkin
If someone asks me Dana correlated with RICO, Yes or No?. I would rather answer YES!
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26 Feb, 2021 by Anonymous
Albert Rey contracted with my company to complete photography for a property listing he represented as a realtor selling a property. Our services were ordered by Albert Rey, scheduled at the date and time Albert Rey selected. Services completed and delivered on time. After almost one month and the history below of invoices sent we have received ZERO communications from Albert Rey. Very unprofessional that he no ability to reply to any communication and cost my company wasted time and money as a result of his non payment. Attorneys like to bill for every hour of their time and not pay when others time is wasted. Good Luck with this attorney.
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08 Mar, 2015 by Lizette
Mr. Rey has handled many personal real estate matters for me and my family over the last 15 years. He and his staff have consistently demonstrated their trustworthiness and knowledge. They truly take care in crossing every "T" and dotting every "I" in order to protect their client. They take the same approach whether they are handling a million dollar deal or a thousand dollar deal. We have always been more than satisfied with Mr. Rey's services and I can tell you that my father is NOT easy to please when it comes to lawyer's services!
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22 Sep, 2014 by Anonymous
I had to deal with this title company for a closing (I was the seller). They held $100 from my disbursement to cover for a water bill balance of $2. I sent them the final water statement with a zero balance on Sep. 11 and called the following day only to be told that the lawyer was not in and they could not make any payments until he arrived. I spoke to them again on Sep. 16th and was told that the lawyer was there and that they would send me an e-mail when the wire was done, I received no payment and no wire. I would expect for them to AT LEAST reply to my e-mails but they do not have the decency to do even that. As of today I am still waiting for the wire.
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20 Mar, 2018 by Anonymous
This attorney has no heart. Helpful as a flea. I have Guardian legal that I pay through my employer. My son needed help and I forgetting I previously consulted him and was very dissatisfied with how he treated me, sent my son. Only to receive a call from my son saying how he belittled him and was unjustly demeanored. Full of arrogance and heartless behavior. To treat someone like that who perhaps has very little income but that was backed up by me who does have a good one, is not only unfair but reflects his inhumanity towards people.
Huge mistake to consult this no good piece of attorney. To be polite
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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.
