Best Real Estate lawyers in Tacoma, WA

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Chad E Ahrens

748 Market Street, Suite 317, Tacoma, WA

Business Litigation Real Estate +3

+1 (253) 444-4137

4.1/5

4.1

10 Reviews

02 Mar, 2021 by Anonymous

I engaged Chad on a residential sale transaction and despite the complexities involved, he went extra mile to give me insightful advice and to close out the transaction successfully with a buyer.

03 Aug, 2016 by Bryan

Recently, my wife and I were sued and faced with the conundrum of either not defending ourselves and being steamrolled by the plaintiff or hiring a really good attorney to prevent that from happening. We didn’t see this as much of a choice so we scrambled to find the best possible real estate attorney. We were referred to Chad Ahrens by a highly qualified and common friend, who happens to be a real estate attorney and a partner at Perkins Coie. Since our friend practices law in another city, he promptly recommended Chad without hesitation – endorsing him as an attorney that he would hire to represent his interest if he ever had a need for a real estate attorney in Pierce County. With such a credible recommendation it was a no brainer. Chad Ahrens proved to be a brilliant attorney while representing our family in a HOA dispute. We are glad we hired him because he and his team masterfully dismantled the plaintiff's argument and we were ultimately awarded a fully comprehensive victory. I must point out that Chad was able to achieve such a comprehensive victory because he proceeded with integrity, has extensive expertise on the subject of real estate law and he is ridiculously smart. Vindication was the ultimate goal, but I appreciate the experience of working with him. He’s an outstanding communicator and always took an ethical approach. In spite of the opposing party's motivations, he demonstrated an earnestness at finding and negotiating a resolution by agreement. With this in mind, I recommend his work without reservation to anyone who requires strong representation in Pierce County. He protected our family and we believe ourselves very fortunate to have been referred to Chad Ahrens. I wholeheartedly endorse him because he has impeccable integrity and is a highly capable individual. Should you or someone you know need a strong attorney, I highly recommend you hire Chad Ahrens to represent you.

21 Oct, 2015 by Pam

We hired Chad for a property issue involving a neighbor that could potentially interfere with our ability to build on our own lot. I received multiple bills from Chad for a draft of a letter to the neighbor. I paid each bill immediately. No letter was ever drafted or sent. When I called, there was always an excuse from Chad assistant(s) and I was repeatedly told the letter would go out the next day. Smith Aling moved their office, and that was another excuse for poor service and delays. After awhile, Chad refused to take my calls. He never responded to emails(about 50 of them). His staff continually put me off with excuses by phone and email, and eventually would not respond either. He drug his feet on this for over a year. We finally gave up and hired another attorney. When we went to pick up our file, it was completely empty. He charged us thousands of dollars for either no work done, or for some reason refused to give it to us. I suspect he never prepared or did very little. He appears very disorganized. We interviewed 3 attorneys to replace Chad. We had to start at ground zero, since Chad refused to give our file. All of them told us that Smith Alling has a lot of young, inexperienced attorneys, and they have heard complaints similar to ours. To make matters worse, Chad did enough meddling to alert the neighbor to a possible legal matter. The neighbor had already retained the best Land Use/Real Estate attorney in the region, and was prepared when we brought in our new attorney. At this point we cannot build our house as intended. Hiring Chad wasted a lot of our money, but most importantly, caused escalation of a small matter and has delayed my project for potentially years. We never understood why Chad did not have the professional courtesy to tell us why he neglected our case so badly. We would rather him admit he could not handle it or was to busy, such that we could have found appropriate counsel, rather than be strung out for so long. We trusted him to be our advocate. Hiring Chad was a disaster for us and actually caused us harm. We do not recommend this firm. Another complaint about the firm: they have errors in their accounting office. I actually used Chad for two separate issues, so they were assigned two account numbers. The billing statement reversed the charges on the two accounts. When I called to straighten it out, I was told "oh it doesn't matter to us, since you are paid up on both accounts." I had to argue that mattered to us, and wanted the bills to accurately reflect the work done for each issue. This is another example of the lack of attention to details by either Chad and/or the firm. By the way, Chad did to properly handle the other issue either. It is still a festering problem for which I will likely have to hire another attorney to get resolution.

Shasta Lea Kelley

710 Market Street, Tacoma, WA

Business Real Estate +2

4.1/5

4.1

39 Reviews

10 Apr, 2024 by A a

My family hired Stu to transfer a conservatorship from Washington State to Arizona. Stu worked diligently and quickly and got the job done in a professional manner. Wish he was in Texas so I could hire him again! Pick Stu Morgan for your attorney, you can be assured you will be taken care of and your bill will not be padded . This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

27 Jun, 2023 by The stowers family

Stuart Morgan is the best litigation attorney in town! We were so lucky that Stu was so highly recommended by many people within our community. Stu helped my husband and I through a very difficult time in our lives, he was so supportive, honest and fought hard for our family’s rights! We are thankful for Grady Heins, who stepped in at a hearing when Stu was unavailable and Grady was outstanding! Stu and Grady’s legal assistant, Amy Shackelford was also amazing! She was so quick and efficient! Stu, Grady and Amy is a outstanding legal team and Ledger Square Law is highly recommended to all my family and friends!

16 Mar, 2023 by Les uhrich

After a month of leaving contract requests on their web page, and voice messages, someone contacted me and said they would pass on my request. Then after another week, an assistant told me that they were too busy to help me. This is arrogant, unprofessional, and just plain rude. I wouldn't have persisted except that our attorney recommended them for another matter. Firms like this explains why lawyers get such a bad rap.

Chrystina R Solum

710 Market Street, Tacoma, WA

Litigation Real Estate +2

4.1/5

4.1

39 Reviews

10 Apr, 2024 by A a

27 Jun, 2023 by The stowers family

16 Mar, 2023 by Les uhrich

Donald N. Powell

818 Yakima Avenue, Tacoma, WA

Estate Planning Family Law Personal Injury +2 +5

4.0/5

4.0

4 Reviews

20 Sep, 2019 by Anonymous

This is the worse lawyer I've ever seen or had contact with. I wouldn't hire him for a parking ticket. No one at the office returns calls or answers the phone . 8000.00 bill n the guy did nothing didn't even do the paper work my xs lawyer did it all Don did nothing . If your looking for a lawyer this isn't a good choice.

20 Sep, 2016 by Paula ritola

Sincerely one of a kind! It has been our experience that most attorneys are focused on the process and unable to hear the client but Mr. Powell listens. Don Powell is full of knowledge, wisdom and kindness. He is very wise and a tough opponent! Our case was complicated, and without justice; but Don never gave up and through his diligence, the truth prevailed! We would not have overcome the obstacles and succeeded without him. We highly recommend Don Powell!

07 May, 2014 by Deborah

Don was the best attorney I have had to date. I had my divorce in Spokane buy an attorney who lost the paperwork. The attorney I hired after that in Spokane was effective but rude. Once I moved here, right on schedule the ex was finding things to go to court over, since abusing in person was no longer an option. I was so fortunate to find Don who was very well respected by his piers and served on the board of regents and as a Judge at times. Don was effective, considerate and thorough. What a pleasure under such a stressful situation to have someone who was so competent. Thank you Don!

Joseph T G Harper

8310 S. Park Ave., Tacoma, WA

Business Real Estate +2

3.9/5

4.2

20 Reviews

3.6

14 Reviews

17 Apr, 2024 by Anonymous

Not thourough. Does not listen. Tells ridiculous anecdotes to ease your mind while ignoring your case. Will throw you under the bus and take your money. In our opinion, if you value your property and land, do not hire this man.

17 Mar, 2024 by Terry perryman

Awesome lawer

12 Mar, 2024 by Christine

Due to time consuming, I hired realtor and rent out my home. After this, my tenants and I had unexpected legal problem because of the both of realtors' ethical violation. Attorney Harper solved my legal problem quickly and efficiently. I could not have hoped for a better result. He had a thorough knowledge of the law; I was impressed by the lawyer's expertise & integrity. He will be one of my role model when I start my rehab center in WA. Blessings,

Susan L. Caulkins

920 Fawcett Avenue, Tacoma, WA

Family Law Foreclosure Litigation +3 +6

3.6/5

3.6

12 Reviews

01 May, 2017 by Randi lisa knox

When my partner needed his will drawn up, and I needed corresponding changes in my will; she returned my email almost immediately, and her schedule assistant got us on her calendar right away. Within the week, we had our consultation. Very positive and experienced.

12 Jan, 2014 by Anonymous

I had hired Ms. Caulkins in 2009 she seemed great at first meeting , but once paid the retainer fee everything had changed , I could never reach her to get details on my case and she over charged me for just simple emails or phone calls which added up to me paying thousands of dollars more than I should have. my case never went to trial due to Ms. Caulkins lack of commitment to my case instead she just sat back and kept charging me but I ended up receiving nothing in the end only a huge bill that I could not afford. if you are smart and are looking for a good lawyer trust me save your time and money go some where else.

20 Sep, 2013 by Anonymous

When I first meet with Caulkins she seemed like she was a go getter and very organized. The first time we went to court she was amazing. Then it changed. She waited until the night before our documents for court were due to have me review them. When we went to court she was completely unprepared, she had this little file folder with papers just jumbled and shoved in it. She dropped it and everything fell out, she just shoved them back in not even caring what they were. His attorney completely slammed me with false allegations, she said nothing. I had told her before my ex threatened to kidnap my kids and she completely disregarded this when he has the means to do it. I was so appalled I didn't know what to do. She put my kids endanger and me in financial ruins.

Helen Marie Rickey

PO Box 65292, Tacoma, WA

Bankruptcy Business Real Estate +1 +4

3.6/5

3.6

9 Reviews

25 Sep, 2017 by Anonymous

She representing me 8 years ago and there's an issue with by bankruptcy...I can't find her and she didn't respond to this request.

31 May, 2017 by Sherry

this attorney was part of a bankruptcy firm I went to after I was divorced in 2012. One of my main concerns was what I was court ordered to pay my ex. I asked this attorney if I declared chapter 7 if it would discharge all debt and she assured me it would. However I found out now that it never discharged debts owed during dissolution, so ironically it discharged a debt I had been paying on but not the ex and so now I am facing even more financial and dissolution hurdles.

14 Jan, 2013 by Anonymous

I RETAINED HELEN TO REPRESENT ME ON A CHAPTER 13 BANKRUPTCY. SHE MADE PROMISES OF DEBTS THAT WOULD BE INCLUDED THAT WERE NOT AND ULTIMATELY COST ME MORE TIME AND MONEY TO ATTORNEYS TO ASSURE MY FINANCIAL FUTURE WAS ACCOMPLISHED WITH THE SET PURPOSE OF FILING BANKRUPTCY. I SENT DOCUMENTS MULTIPLE TIMES THAT WERE LOST, HAD TO RESEND THOUGH I HAD CONFIRMATION. WE WERE IN COURT AND SHE WAS TOLD OF SEVERAL MISTAKES IN HER PETITION THAT NEEDED TO BE CORRECTED BEFORE MY CASE COULD MOVE FORWARD. MOST DISTURBING IS SHE DID NOT ADVOCATE FOR WHAT SHE PROMISED. AND THEN UP AND LEFT THE LAW FIRM SHE WAS WORKING AT WITHOUT NOTICE.

Daniel Eduardo Pizarro

1200 East D Street, Tacoma, WA

Business Probate Real Estate +3

3.6/5

3.6

3 Reviews

16 Dec, 2020 by Dan

If you read this review and still hire Daniel Pizarro you can't say you weren't warned. I worked directly with attorney Pizarro as he was assigned to work my case by his employer Thomas Dickson. Perhaps the individuals that gave him 5 star ratings did so on false pretenses. I found Mr. Pizarro completely inexperience and lacking legal gravitas. I was forced to spend a great deal of time on the phone with Pizarro and sent dozens of emails to him to get him up to speed. This was a complete duplication of effort as I had already done the exact same thing with Pizarro’s boss – Thomas Dickson. Not only was this an extremely frustrating experience – I felt like I was paying for Pizarro’s continuing education. Having being a licensed realtor, real estate investor and rental property owner for ~35 years I felt Pizarro didn’t know much about real estate. Mr. Pizarro was working for the law firm Dickson/Frohlich when I was involved with him. Thomas L Dickson and his partner Daniel J Frohlich are both rated on AVVO as 1 star attorneys. Their reviews by others all indicate that they overcharge their clients, lack professionalism, and fail to communicate with their clients. I agree. Don’t take my word on it. Just type in their names and see for yourself. Same on Yelp and other attorney review web-sites. Unfortunately, as a senior citizen, I was not aware of these rating web sites before I hired Dickson/Frohlich law firm. I agreed to hire Dickson as he talks a great talk when I was interviewing attorneys to hire for my case. He claimed that he had more than ~30 years of experience. To me – experience equates into efficiency. And efficiency equates into value and cost savings. I had no idea that Dickson was going to turn over my case to Mr. Pizarro. What I learned from this experience is Dickson/Frohlich hires inexperienced new attorneys, i.e., Pizarro, and uses them to do case management. However, because these junior attorneys have little or no experience they have to consult with Dickson/Frohlich about every little aspect of your case. Both Pizarro and Dickson’s names appeared on the on the documents that were prepared for my case. The end result in my situation - I ended up paying for 2 attorneys. I received a bill for more than $4K for 5 pages, (double spaced, huge top and bottom page margins), for a simple standard summons and complaint for breach of contact. (1.5 pages for the summons, and 3.5 pages for the complaint). What a joke. These are cut and paste documents that should have taken a paralegal 15 minutes to prepare. Being shell shock after seeing my bill – I called other attorneys to determine if this was a reasonable price for a simple summons and complaint. The consensuses was – no is was not a reasonable price. From the 4 attorneys that I talked to I found that the average price for this work should have been around ~$2,500. Not more than $4,000.00. I fired Pizarro and hired one of those attorney’s. I can tell you my new attorney not only consulted with me to get the case going but consulted with apposing attorney, prepared and filed court documents, appeared at a hearing, argued and won the hearing, prepared and filed more documents, and debriefed me – all for less than $4K. If you want to pay double to get little or nothing – Pizarro is your guy.

21 Jul, 2017 by Daniel

He was straight forward in how things worked, what limitations existed and options. Responsive (eg following up when I am slow and responding within 24 hours when needed on general questions). Appreciated and would recommend.

16 Nov, 2015 by Elizabeth & enrique

After my initial consultation, Daniel was able to initiate processes immediately that brought me peace of mind and his representation is exactly what I was looking for. Recommended by another attorney, Daniel has already brought our stress level down by 100% knowing that we are in capable hands. Thank you!

Gregory Lee Eklund

1008 Yakima Ave Ste 202, Tacoma, WA

Real Estate +1

3.5/5

3.5

4 Reviews

07 Jun, 2023 by Dante

Consultation left us feeling as though we’d just met with a soulless automaton. Perhaps a good technical lawyer but certainly not tempered with humanity. There are more ethical people out there and we will find one.

26 Jan, 2023 by Deborah

Greg is a reliable, excellent communicator; his manner is calm and warm. I’m thankful to know him, as my trust in him is absolute, because he’s earned it over many years. He returns call promptly. He genuinely cares about issues that arise, and responds with alacrity. I recommend Greg whole-heartedly.

12 May, 2014 by Jake

My company uses Greg for recovery of judgments, garnishments, and the like. I have found Greg to be very good at recovering the monies owed, knowledgeable in the various options regarding collection tactics, and good at addressing questions raised by my clients and myself. I have been employing Greg's services for over a year and I have gotten good results in over a dozen cases. I would not hesitate to recommend Greg to others in need of an attorney to enforce a judgment.

Allison Jun Xiao Adachi

621 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA

Real Estate +1

3.2/5

3.2

35 Reviews

29 Aug, 2024 by Debben pettie

Doesn't actually do pro bono cases for clients with lawsuits depending on ethnic background.

20 Jul, 2024 by Janel

I really don't know what to say. I went there once, was told to come in. Wasn't able to be seen. Come back maybe a month later with an appointment that I had to confirm over the phone, and they tell me I didn't confirm via text, when there was nothing to confirm in their texts. Waste of gas, they would not see me. Was given an appointment over the phone, and just now was told they had to cancel me. This is ridiculous!!

03 Jul, 2024 by Matthew mattson

tacoma probono is the best law firm in the N.W. i have been to court 4 times in the last year, as the defendant , against a slumlord , the attourneys that was assigned to me , where professional and straight to the point , all 4 complaints have been dismissed, and i am confident the 5th one will as well , i would recommend tacomaprobono to all the people that need a high priced attorney and cannot afford one , thank you tacoma probono ,

Syed Ashraf Meer

621 Tacoma Ave S Ste 303, Tacoma, WA

Real Estate +1

3.2/5

3.2

35 Reviews

29 Aug, 2024 by Debben pettie

Doesn't actually do pro bono cases for clients with lawsuits depending on ethnic background.

20 Jul, 2024 by Janel

03 Jul, 2024 by Matthew mattson

Melisa D. Evangelos

621 Tacoma Ave S Ste 303, Tacoma, WA

Business Child Support Civil Rights +1 +4

3.2/5

3.2

35 Reviews

29 Aug, 2024 by Debben pettie

Doesn't actually do pro bono cases for clients with lawsuits depending on ethnic background.

20 Jul, 2024 by Janel

03 Jul, 2024 by Matthew mattson

Brittany F Jones

621 Tacoma Ave S Ste 303, Tacoma, WA

Litigation Personal Injury Real Estate +3

3.2/5

3.2

35 Reviews

29 Aug, 2024 by Debben pettie

Doesn't actually do pro bono cases for clients with lawsuits depending on ethnic background.

20 Jul, 2024 by Janel

03 Jul, 2024 by Matthew mattson

Brian Andrew Neuharth

1302 N I Street Suite D, Tacoma, WA

Criminal Defense Family Law Juvenile Law +2 +5

3.0/5

3.0

2 Reviews

10 Apr, 2022 by John w griggs jr

Not only did he make a mockery of his service. His family made harassing phone calls to my phone on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

15 Sep, 2019 by Josie

Mr Neuharth represented me in Domestic Violence proceedings. He went above and beyond expectations and was truly a godsend in very difficult times!!

David James Britton

2209 N 30th St Ste 4, Tacoma, WA

Business Criminal Defense Government +4 +7

+1 (253) 201-4214

3.0/5

3.0

2 Reviews

14 Jun, 2022 by Deena

I met David Britton on Ashley Madison. He was my “fun friend” for a long time. He told me his wife was frigid and no longer made him feel desire. So, we had an affair.

18 Jun, 2007 by Anonymous

I have used Mr. Britton several times. He is easy to work with and will give you realistic expectations and not just what you want to hear. Mr. Britton help my parents get their Living Will and Medical Power of Attorney taken care of quickly. I feel that I can call Mr. Britton at anytime for advice and services and I have. When I haven't been able to make it to his office he has made other arrangements to help me or allowed me to meet him after regular scheduled work hours. I am so glad to have met and used Mr. Brittons services. I just wish I could use him for all my legal needs.

Preston Lee Foskey

8248 E D St, Tacoma, WA

Business Criminal Defense Estate Planning +3 +6

2.6/5

2.6

5 Reviews

18 May, 2022 by Jessica

Contacted him about my car being hit in the middle of the night. The woman actually hit 3 cars, mowed down a fence, carport and light pole. Had the whole thing on camera. Took the dude 3 weeks to even call me back after I sent in everything requested. Their braindead assistant claims she called me 3 times but I checked my phone records and there was NEVER a call. Do NOT call them if you need a lawyer.

21 Aug, 2021 by David

I contacted Mr Foskey about a copyright infringement complaint with no merit from a copyright mill…. Rather than state facts that - [a] copyright claims are the jurisdiction of the federal court with a minimum filing fee of 400 dollars [b] that the cost to litigate would run 10s of thousands of dollars for a 900 dollar claim that they would have to prove damages and [c] they weren’t a legal firm and had no basis to threaten legal action, he told me to just pay them. In other words he was clueless on how to deal with such matters. Avoid him.

07 Mar, 2019 by Lance

Reached out to Mr. Foskey to take on my case with a Traffic ticket. He reviewed, let me know it might be difficult to fight. Sent him my sworn statement which he said wouldn't be necessary. Subpoenaed the WSP who never showed, ticket was thrown out. Fast, easy to work with and responsive via email - Mr. Foskey is one of the greats!

Martin Burns

3906 South 74th Street, Tacoma, WA

Business Estate Planning Litigation +1 +4

2.3/5

2.3

3 Reviews

26 Sep, 2023 by Anonymous

Mr Burns is rude, sarcastic, uncompassionate, and does not care about anything but himself and will not return your calls, or keep you informed. He is just a bad attorney and gives all attys a bad name . All the lawyer jokes about being money hungry and ripping people off were made for attys like him.

17 Aug, 2021 by Anonymous

He will take over 3 weeks to respond to any communications. Always have a bad attitude. He totally dropped the ball on my case and charged a lot of money for barely getting anything done. He has his assistants do alk the writing for him. And never checked their work. Produce some really lackluster legal documents. The worst part is his attitude. Very impatient and obviously didn't care about the case and his clients.

19 Mar, 2009 by Donald j. leske ii / re broker

I am a Real Estate Broker and partner at; BCI Properties, LLC in Tacoma, WA. I highly recommend Martin Burns Attorney at Law, he is also a partner at Attorneys Title in Tacoma. He has done excellent work for me many times in the past and for my son Don who is with John L. Scott in Puyallup. Take it from me, whatever his fee may be it will be more than fair and he gives 100%. He is a great guy with a way cool personality. Here is his contact info; McFerran, Burns & Stovall, P.S. 3906 South 74th Street Tacoma, Washington 98409 Phone: (253) 471-1200 Fax: (253) 284-3855 Email:

Judson Chantry Gray

4142 6th Avenue, Tacoma, WA

Business Elder Law Estate Planning +1 +4

1.8/5

1.8

5 Reviews

11 Jul, 2023 by Marc

Stay away!! I requested a legal letter to address inconsistent payment against a promissory note that Mr. Gray drafted. The initial response was prompt, but the draft letter needed some work. I asked for some changes but never heard back. Emailed 3 times and called twice over 3 weeks. No response. I finally gave up and moved on. Months later, I was emailed to inform me that, because I hadn't responded, I was being billed for the letter and consult. I provided evidence of my correspondence and was told that "clearly" it was not received. Somehow, emails get through for billing, but not otherwise. Calls to discuss continue to go unanswered.

23 Feb, 2018 by Brenda

Judson Gray is not a good person or a good attorney. He threw me and my special needs daughter under the bus. I hired this attorney and showed him photos of my neglected non verbal daughter. Mr. Gray knew how desperate I was to save my daughter yet he didn't care. We went to court and lost so we discussed about my next option and that was appeals court. Judson was to send me a list of names because I only had 30 days to appeal. He never did send me the names until I contacted him and he lied and said he did. I finally got a few names but none of them could take my case because they didn't have time before the 30 days was up. I finally found an Attorney to help me and when he went into my file he said that Judson Gray didn't file his paper work in a timely manor of our court hearing and that I couldn't appeal now, What a caring loving person "NOT" how do you sleep at night knowing my beautiful daughter is being neglected and you just threw us under the bus. Don't hire this man he has no compassion. Maybe he got paid off..... Vengeance is mine says the lord I will repay!

21 Sep, 2017 by Anonymous

I work for a Real Estate company that hired Judson company to defend the company. It was a family dispute over a commission. I hired my own attorney who wasn't a Real Estate attorney but very sharp. My attorney gave our case first and Judson got up to give his side for the company. He literally said exactly verbatim what my attorney said and had the nerve to charge me and the company for his 15 minute statement that he copied from my attorney. We did win the case but not because of anything he did or said and the bill from him was over $10,000. which I had to pay a large portion.

Trevor White

1498 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, WA

Business Litigation Real Estate +3

1.0/5

1.0

2 Reviews

05 Oct, 2023 by Anonymous

Ditto review by anonymous, August 7, 2022. Worst ever. Argumentative, seems inexperienced in the subject area I hired him for.

07 Aug, 2022 by Anonymous

If you value your time and money, find a different attorney. Trevor White is the worst attorney I’ve ever dealt with.

Daniel J Frohlich

1200 East D Street, Tacoma, WA

Litigation Probate Real Estate +3

1.0/5

1.0

2 Reviews

30 Jul, 2020 by Anonymous

Long story short Mr Frohlich is lazy. We asked him to reach out about a settlement. He didn’t and essentially we ended up settling our own case. He is charming but that doesn’t get the job done!!

04 Feb, 2020 by Anonymous

Our family hired Mr. Frohlich to represent us in our property- boundary dispute. We had a horrible experience with Mr. Frohlich representing us. Essentially, he charged us an exorbitant amount of our hard-earned money and we ended up in a worse position than before we hired him. Not only was Mr. Frohlich overmatched by opposing counsel, he did not seem to care about our well-being nor did he show any willingness to advocate properly for us. We invested a ton of money on his legal fees and he LOST every hearing! During our Court of Appeals oral argument hearing, Mr. Frohlich was lambasted by one of the judges for not properly including information in his pleadings. He apologized to the judge, admitting that he was wrong. When we asked him why he apologized he could not give us any legitimate reason. Overall, we would have been better off had we never hired Mr. Frohlich for our legal matter. The only thing Mr. Frohlich did well was get his firm's office manager to periodically bill us with his expensive legal fees. WE DO NOT RECOMMEND DANIEL FROHLICH AND WILL NEVER HIRE HIM EVER AGAIN!

Christopher Brunetti

715 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA

Consumer Protection Government Real Estate +3

1.0/5

1.0

1 Reviews

11 Jun, 2015 by Dolores diaz

Never did waft he said. He took 3 years to finalize and easy divorce and blamed it on my ex. He took forever to update my decree every time we got together, he took 4 months each time to contact me again with new answers from my ex. He took 8 months do filed my house deed after I got divorced. Don't use this attorney. He is very unprofessional.

Peter Sang Lee

8903 Gravelly Lake Dr SW Ste A, Tacoma, WA

Business Debt Collection Real Estate +3

0.0/5

Ruth Philbrick

1825 58th St NE, Tacoma, WA

Real Estate +1

0.0/5

Simone Noelle Green

Po Box 111766, Tacoma, WA

Criminal Defense Estate Planning Real Estate +3

0.0/5

Suzzette L Slattery

6050 Tacoma Mall Blvd Ste 100, Tacoma, WA

Real Estate +1

0.0/5

Sarah Elizabeth Burger

5006 Center St Ste J, Tacoma, WA

Real Estate +1

0.0/5

Ronald B. Hansen

7030 Tacoma Mall Blvd Ste 200, Tacoma, WA

Real Estate +1

0.0/5

Tyler Davis Kerr

5601 N 37th St Apt Qq1, Tacoma, WA

Appeals Business Government +3 +6

0.0/5

Troy X Kelley

2521 Fremont St, Tacoma, WA

Business Insurance Real Estate +3

0.0/5

Michael David McLaughlin

4114 N 10th St, Tacoma, WA

Business Government Real Estate +3

0.0/5

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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.

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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.
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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.

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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.

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.

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