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22 Jan, 2021 by Andrea
Joan Wallis is a professional dedicated attorney. She took time to listen and understand my legal needs. I highly recommend her.
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13 Jan, 2015 by Anonymous
Jennifer always goes the extra mile in making sure all the needs of the clients is taken care. Very motivated professional who has been a pleasure to work with.
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17 Jun, 2015 by Robert
Shortly after purchasing my home I lost my job. I know, right? How miserable; I just sunk almost everything I had into my first home for me, my fiance, and our son (we now also have a daughter). Before things got ridiculously out of control, I called the bank and was put on a payment plan. However, their payment plan left much to be desired, and I was going to end up with a mortgage payment well over $2,000.00. So, I decided to get an attorney. George was great from the start. He was extremely affordable, and I had priced a dozen foreclosure attorneys. No phone call went unanswered or returned, and he reached out to me weekly to ensure I know where we were in the process. Since my loan was not yet a year old, modification was impossible. He helped me get on a forbearance plan, avoid foreclosure, and now, just today actually, I received my new mortgage payment. It's much more affordable, and I am finally happy that this nightmare is over. If you need an attorney to help you with ANYTHING, I would not hesitate to give George a call.
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18 Jun, 2013 by Anonymous
Mr.Zimmerman is a very kind man who takes his profession very seriously. If you need a great attorney Mr.Zimmerman would be the one to call. We have been with him over 25 years and would not feel the need to go to anyone else.
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26 Feb, 2014 by Jeff
We used Mr. Shanbom for the purchase of our condo. He was fantastic to work with during the whole process. He took the lead making sure that the condo issues were resolved and that the closing went smoothly. I was working from out of state and without him the matter wouldn't have closed. I would recommend him to my friends and family.
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29 Nov, 2020 by Claudia
I highly recommend Mr. Riley. He is ethical, professional and dedicated. Mr. Riley was referred to me by a friend who is also a lawyer. I was in dire need for legal advise but every lawyer I found online would not take my case. Mr. Riley is not the kind of lawyer who makes pompous promises on billboards, but he will fight for your best interest relentlessly. My case involved both private insurance and federal government agencies, so it was complicated. He went above and beyond researching for my case and unraveling its cumbersome components. I must said he made a hundred calls in my behalf until he found the right agency to deal with! The outcome was much better than I expected and I can't express how happy and satisfied I am with Mr. Riley professional support.
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21 Nov, 2014 by Nardeo sami
mr, robert i bergman and law firm did a great job for my case and won my case. i will recommented anyone too pick up the phone and call this law firm. and i want too thanks the law firm so much and thanks for the best treatment you show me thank you and god bless this law firm
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05 Oct, 2024 by Kenny stolar
This family firm has a reputation for of helping their clients in a way that is beneficial for the family they are assisting. The many years of law experience that Mr.Johnson, along with being an involved and well respected resident of Pompano for over 60 years, is a testament of how he operates his firm. His daughter, Whitney Metevia takes pride in her community involvement and representing her clients with the utmost integrity. This family firm is a firm you can depend on on.
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21 Dec, 2023 by Eric tassone
12 Jun, 2021 by Valley girl
I had the pleasure of speaking with Whitney and she listened to the issues I was having with PBHA. Whitney is courteous, kind, and truly has compassion for others and she did what she said she would do and for that I am so grateful!!! If you need an attorney, you definitely won't go wrong hiring Whitney because she will get the job done and she can definitely be trusted! Thank you so much, Whitney for all your help. I truly appreciate your listening ear and kindness!!!!
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05 Oct, 2024 by Kenny stolar
This family firm has a reputation for of helping their clients in a way that is beneficial for the family they are assisting. The many years of law experience that Mr.Johnson, along with being an involved and well respected resident of Pompano for over 60 years, is a testament of how he operates his firm. His daughter, Whitney Metevia takes pride in her community involvement and representing her clients with the utmost integrity. This family firm is a firm you can depend on on.
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21 Dec, 2023 by Eric tassone
12 Jun, 2021 by Valley girl
I had the pleasure of speaking with Whitney and she listened to the issues I was having with PBHA. Whitney is courteous, kind, and truly has compassion for others and she did what she said she would do and for that I am so grateful!!! If you need an attorney, you definitely won't go wrong hiring Whitney because she will get the job done and she can definitely be trusted! Thank you so much, Whitney for all your help. I truly appreciate your listening ear and kindness!!!!
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29 Nov, 2017 by Clae c
I recently had a great experience with Mr. Bilu or Bilu and Bilu Law firm. I would like to thank him and share with you my good experience. Mr. Bilu is a very knowledgeable and experience attorney with an outstanding reputation. It was clear early on in my working with him that ultimately everything would work out well for me and my situation and it did. He was actually able to get more then I had anticipated. He also was prompt in returning my calls or emails when I had a question or concern. This was important to me. In addition, his staff was very helpful and professional though the entire process. I would recommend and have recommended Geil Bilu and should a need arise, call on him again.
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17 Oct, 2016 by Anonymous
We hired Mr. Bilu to help us get out of a contract with a large custom homes builder. We had entered into a purchase contract with this homes builder about a year ago. As required, we had put down a large deposit. The home was built and it was time to go to closing. However, we has still not sold our current home. Therefore, the builder wanted to cancel the purchase agreement and keep our deposit. We did not have a contingency but we did have a VA Addendum with the builder. Mr. Bilu communicated with the builder on our behalf. He was able to obtain our deposit back from the builder. At first, I was a little hesitant to work with Mr. Bilu merely because he was going on vacation. However, he maintained open communication with me regarding the updates provided from the builder's attorney. I was very pleased that he would take the time to answer my emails promptly during his vacation. Mr. Bilu was direct and made everything simple. Thank you! Also, for the record we had consulted another attorney regarding the same case before Mr. Bilu and we were not happy since he didn't really take time to even take a look at our "case". He dismissed us saying that the builder had the right to keep our deposit even though we had an addendum that clearly stated the builder could not keep it.
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14 Jul, 2016 by Patricia
He responded to my initial question but then I had another question and asked about pricing and I never heard from him again. I will just have to shop around and make phone calls rather than send emails when I have the time.
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01 Aug, 2024 by Scott osgood
From my first phone call this firm made my real estate transaction run very smooth. Ron was great, no problem with us being out of state, they handled all title issues. Annabella took over and was great, they are very easy and responsive to get in touch with. I thought all the fees were very reasonable, highly recommend..Scott
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29 Jun, 2024 by Hassan takajjart
This law firm is all about achieving results with honesty and integrity for their clients. Very satisfied with the outcome of my property issue.
Thank you .
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15 Mar, 2024 by William petinsky
I trust Ron Bilu completely. A great guy who does great work
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16 Jul, 2024 by Thomas booth
I had a situation that required me to reach out to LawyersLimited of Asset Protection Planners who have been helping me with some property and asset protection instruments and they referred me to an exceptional, very knowleadgeable attorney, "Yoni" Yonathan Anselem, who was able to provide the necessary new documents to resolve the situation effectively. They were quick to get back to me with a solution. I am pleased to know I can return to them for future needs and advice. You should definitely check them out.
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05 Jun, 2024 by Pink floyd
15 May, 2024 by Gilles boudreau
Review to be determined. Just so disappointing so far.
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10 Oct, 2018 by Kathryn
I recommended Peter Wallis to a friend for some issues she was having with her Condo Management Company. I had already review the laws and knew she had a case. Mr. Wallie further confirmed this, took the case and won her settlement. He was extremely pleasant to work with and a consummate professional.
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23 Oct, 2017 by Rafael monterrey
I am a Real Estate agent and had a particular problem in a Condominium that I own in Pompano Beach and needed some counseling. I contacted Peter Wallis and hired him. His knowledge of Condo Law was very helpful. He came and represented me at the condo meeting and advised me what to do and how to solve the situation. If anyone needs an attorney I will highly recommend his services. One of the most important things to me is that if I call someone is to get a quick response and yes Peter answers his phone.
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01 Aug, 2016 by K.dalton
I have hired Mr. Wallis thrice now and he has continued to achieved each of my requested results, thus far.
I find him to be; Intelligent, Astute, Knowledgeable in his area of Expertise & a Clear Communicator. Once hired, I find his mind is always brainstorming 24/7 on the case at hand. I WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND
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26 Jan, 2024 by Mark
When I have a legal problem Michael has always come through for me. He's an attack-dog when he needs to be and solid and measured when he doesn't. He's an exceptional lawyer and I've used him for years.
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09 Jun, 2022 by Anonymous
Horrible customer service, 0 Professional 0 Knowledge , Never experience such a rude Lawyer like this man. RUN AWAY
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09 Jan, 2016 by Scott
Michael has been my Lawyer for many years and has always been able to solve seemingly insurmountable issues of most problems encountered in life.
Not only is he fair and honest but his well qualified staff seems to be able to help until he can step in .
His law office is and will be the only firm that i will deal with and i recommend the him to anyone needing legal help or advice.
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08 Mar, 2018 by Olivier
Many thanks to Frederic for everything he did to help me with my case. He was always very efficient and constantly stayed on top of every detail.
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15 May, 2015 by Philippe
We closed about 4 properties with him and his advices where each time very relevant.
Everything went very smoothly.
He is sometimes a bit overbooked and needs some time to answer his emails... I recommend him to all my friends.
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11 Mar, 2014 by Anonymous
I made a purchase of a house through him, he has not given me when purchasing as it should do. Indeed, he took off for the seller to know better, so I found myself buying a lot more expensive than the market price home.
I questioned the price several times and every time he turned the conversation to make the case. So for me, it is not trustworthy because I'm French and I thought I had a board to lean on.
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23 Nov, 2021 by Anonymous
If I could leave 0 stars I would,
Myrnabelle Roche is the worst lawyer in Florida
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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.
