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Real Estate Lawyers in Albany, NY: 2026 rankings

33 real estate lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Albany: Block, Longo, LaMarca & Brzezinski, P.C.-Latham office, LFR Score 63/100; 4.6★ from 61 Google reviews.

  2. 10

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Hanson Law Firm, P.C., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #10 of 33.

  3. 8

    Most-reviewed: Warner & Warner, PLLC, 181 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 33 ranked; ranked #8.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

33 Albany real estate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 33 rated law firms.

Top 10 real estate lawyers in Albany at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 real estate lawyers in Albany at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Block, Longo, LaMarca & Brzezinski, P.C.-Latham office634.6★ (61)Latham, 9 mi away—Top score
2Caridi Payne & Associates LLC614.2★ (44)Latham, 8 mi away——
3Lecce Arcodia614.2★ (49)Latham, 9 mi away——
4Di Ma's Law Firm PLLC615.0★ (93)Albany——
5Seraj Law605.0★ (52)AlbanySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Kerr deVoe PC604.2★ (22)Latham, 8 mi away——
7DeAngelus Group, PLLC604.4★ (30)Rotterdam, 14 mi away——
8Warner & Warner, PLLC604.9★ (181)Albany—Most reviews
9Law Office of Daniel S. Glaser, PLLC584.4★ (13)Rotterdam, 13 mi away——
10Hanson Law Firm, P.C.574.5★ (69)Schenectady, 13 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours

All 33 real estate lawyers in Albany, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

  1. Ranked #1 in Albany

    Based in Latham, 9 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 61 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    43 British American Blvd, Latham, NY 12110
  2. Based in Latham, 8 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 44 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    21 British American Blvd, Latham, NY 12110
  3. Based in Latham, 9 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 49 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1209 Troy-Schenectady Rd, Latham, NY 12110
  4. Based in Albany

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 93 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 93 Google reviews
    Address
    1971 Western Ave #180, Albany, NY 12203
  5. Based in Albany

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    423 New Karner Rd Suite 6, Albany, NY 12205
  6. Based in Latham, 8 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    12 Cornell Rd, Latham, NY 12110
  7. Based in Rotterdam, 14 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3 Corporate Dr Ste 204, Clifton Park, NY 12065
  8. Based in Albany

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 181 Google reviews, the most in Albany.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 181 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6 Automation Ln suite 109, Albany, NY 12205
  9. Based in Schenectady, 13 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 69 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 69 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1801 Altamont Ave #2, Schenectady, NY 12303
  10. Based in Albany

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Business attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    150 State St, Albany, NY 12207
  11. Based in Schenectady, 14 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.9★ from 36 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    650 Franklin St #502, Schenectady, NY 12305
  12. Based in Albany

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    20 Corporate Woods Blvd, Albany, NY 12211
  13. Based in Rotterdam, 15 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    805 NY-146, Clifton Park, NY 12065
  14. Based in Latham, 8 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    29 British American Blvd, Latham, NY 12110
  15. Based in Albany

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.8★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1734 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203
  16. Based in Albany

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8 Airline Dr #101, Albany, NY 12205
  17. Based in Troy, 4 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    77 Troy Rd #4, East Greenbush, NY 12061
  18. Based in Latham, 7 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    800 Troy-Schenectady Rd #102, Latham, NY 12110
  19. Based in Albany

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    738 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush, NY 12061
  20. Based in Schenectady, 15 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    143 Clinton St, Schenectady, NY 12305

All 33 real estate lawyers

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #33, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

real estate lawyers in Albany, ranks 26 to 33
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Carbone & Carbone LLP504.0★ (4)8 mi
27Nolan Heller Kauffman LLP505.0★ (3)In Albany
28Law Office of Susan J. Civic492.8★ (4)In Albany
29Cutler and Cutler Law, PLLC484.8★ (23)22 mi
30Richard J. Herrmann, Jr. Lawyer484.0★ (15)15 mi
31Mansion Law Firm483.0★ (6)8 mi
32Vincelette Law Firm485.0★ (3)8 mi
33Rappazzo & Bauscher, PLLC451.6★ (7)15 mi

Also serving Albany

20 more real estate lawyers within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked real estate lawyers serving Albany
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Albany Personal Injury Attorney at Law, Brandon J. Broderick4.9★ (100)In Albany
Barrett D. Mack, Attorney4.9★ (158)In Albany
Buckley, Mendleson, Criscione, and Quinn, P.C.4.6★ (115)In Albany
Coughtry Law Albany - Divorce Lawyer & Family Attorney4.8★ (105)In Albany
Hacker Murphy, LLP4.9★ (149)In Albany
Harding Mazzotti, LLP4.8★ (898)In Albany
Harding Mazzotti, LLP4.7★ (387)In Albany
Herzog Law Firm, P.C.4.7★ (123)In Albany
Horn Wright, LLP4.9★ (92)In Albany
Immigration Lawyer, Ray Wood4.8★ (161)In Albany
John J. Lindsey Attorney-at-Law5.0★ (210)In Albany
LaMarche Safranko Law PLLC5.0★ (168)In Albany
Law Firm of Alex Dell, PLLC4.5★ (225)In Albany
Rakesh Joshi Law, PLLC4.8★ (210)In Albany
Rosenblum Law4.8★ (206)In Albany
The Colwell Law Group, LLC4.1★ (273)In Albany
The Pfeiffer Law Firm, PLLC4.9★ (93)In Albany
The Smelyansky Law Firm4.8★ (197)In Albany
Tom Anelli & Associates, PC4.9★ (274)In Albany
William Mattar Albany Accident Lawyers4.8★ (445)In Albany

How we ranked Albany real estate lawyers

We scored 33 Albany real estate lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Albany data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose a real estate lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many real estate law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask what the closing fee includes and which disbursements are charged on top.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask a real estate lawyer

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • What does your closing fee include?
  • Will you review the purchase contract before I sign?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

Real estate lawyers in Albany: frequently asked questions

Which real estate lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Albany?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked real estate lawyer in Albany, NY is Block, Longo, LaMarca & Brzezinski, P.C.-Latham office with an LFR Score of 63/100. It has 4.6★ from 61 Google reviews. Caridi Payne & Associates LLC (#2) and Lecce Arcodia (#3) follow. We ranked 33 real estate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many real estate lawyers are there in Albany?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 33 real estate lawyers serving Albany, NY. 13 of them are based in Albany; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which real estate lawyers in Albany are open 24/7?

3 ranked real estate lawyers in Albany post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Hanson Law Firm, P.C. (#10), Juda Law Office PLLC (#14) and Matthew J. Chauvin (#17). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which real estate lawyers in Albany work on weekends?

4 of 33 ranked real estate lawyers post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Seraj Law (#5), Hanson Law Firm, P.C. (#10) and Juda Law Office PLLC (#14). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Albany real estate lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 33 rated real estate lawyers in Albany is 4.4★, with a median of 20 reviews. Warner & Warner, PLLC has the most, 181 reviews, and ranks #8. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank real estate lawyers?

Each real estate lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do real estate lawyers outside Albany count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Albany city center, our service radius for real estate lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can real estate lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do real estate lawyers in Albany, NY charge?

Real estate lawyers often charge a flat fee for a residential closing and hourly rates for disputes and commercial work. Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $399 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

Do I need a lawyer to buy a house?

It depends on the state: some states require or customarily use an attorney for closings, others use title or escrow companies. A lawyer can still review the contract before you sign. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of real estate lawyers in Albany, NY ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in Albany?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Albany

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 33 real estate lawyers serving Albany.