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Real Estate Lawyers in Allendale, MI: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Allendale: Hirzel Law, PLC - Condominium / HOA / Real Estate Law, LFR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews.

  2. 8

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Law Office Of James A. Thomas, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #8 of 47.

  3. 17

    Most-reviewed: Van Den Heuvel Law Office, 131 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 47 ranked; ranked #17.

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

47 Allendale real estate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 1 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 47 rated law firms.

Most of this list also appears on the Real estate lawyers in Grand Rapids ranking. See Real estate lawyers in Grand Rapids

Top 10 real estate lawyers in Allendale 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 Allendale at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Hirzel Law, PLC - Condominium / HOA / Real Estate Law594.8★ (24)Grand Rapids, 14 mi away—Top score
2SBS Law, PLC575.0★ (10)Grand Rapids, 15 mi away——
3Blakeslee Rop, PLC564.9★ (17)Northview, 23 mi away——
4Lachman PLC564.6★ (9)Grand Rapids, 15 mi away——
5Lemmen & Lemmen PLC554.8★ (38)Allendale——
6Schnelker, Rassi & McConnell PLC534.2★ (5)Grand Rapids, 20 mi away——
7Andrew C. Vredenburg, Attorney535.0★ (3)Grand Rapids, 19 mi away——
8Law Office Of James A. Thomas535.0★ (14)Grand Rapids, 18 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
9Baar & Lichterman, PLLC535.0★ (38)Grandville, 10 mi away——
10Stout Law, PLLC524.7★ (82)Grand Rapids, 17 mi away——

All 47 real estate lawyers in Allendale, 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 Allendale

    #1 Hirzel Law, PLC - Condominium / HOA / Real Estate Law

    Based in Grand Rapids, 14 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    250 Monroe Ave NW Ste 400, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    View profile for Hirzel Law, PLC - Condominium / HOA / Real Estate Law(616) 319-4527

  2. #2 SBS Law, PLC

    Based in Grand Rapids, 15 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    234 Division Ave N #400, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    View profile for SBS Law, PLC(616) 580-1289

  3. #3 Blakeslee Rop, PLC

    Based in Northview, 23 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    240 Northland Dr NE, Rockford, MI 49341
    View profile for Blakeslee Rop, PLC(616) 866-9593

  4. #4 Lachman PLC

    Based in Grand Rapids, 15 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 9 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 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    The Historic Samuel R. Sanford House, 540 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    View profile for Lachman PLC(616) 274-3002

  5. #5 Lemmen & Lemmen PLC

    Based in Allendale

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    274 Main St, Coopersville, MI 49404
    View profile for Lemmen & Lemmen PLC(616) 837-6221

  6. #6 Schnelker, Rassi & McConnell PLC

    Based in Grand Rapids, 20 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 5 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 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    660 Cascade W Pkwy SE #105, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
    View profile for Schnelker, Rassi & McConnell PLC(616) 828-1195

  7. #7 Andrew C. Vredenburg, Attorney

    Based in Grand Rapids, 19 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1700 E Beltline Ave NE #200, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
    View profile for Andrew C. Vredenburg, Attorney(616) 726-2234

  8. #8 Law Office Of James A. Thomas

    Based in Grand Rapids, 18 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1925 Breton Rd SE #250, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
    View profile for Law Office Of James A. Thomas(616) 747-1188

  9. #9 Baar & Lichterman, PLLC

    Based in Grandville, 10 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3140 Red Mill Ave, Grandville, MI 49418
    View profile for Baar & Lichterman, PLLC(616) 965-2221

  10. #10 Stout Law, PLLC

    Based in Grand Rapids, 17 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 82 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 82 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1525 Morewood Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508
    View profile for Stout Law, PLLC(616) 213-3843

  13. #13 Reeder Murphy, P.C.

    Based in Grand Rapids, 15 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 68 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 68 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    124 Fulton St E Ste 100, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    View profile for Reeder Murphy, P.C.(616) 458-3994

  14. #14 Charron Law Office | Real Estate | Business | Condominium | Construction

    Based in Grand Rapids, 20 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.1★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

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

    • 2.1★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    5020 E Beltline Ave NE Ste 101, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
    View profile for Charron Law Office | Real Estate | Business | Condominium | Construction(616) 363-0300

  15. #15 Verity Law, PLC

    Based in Forest Hills, 24 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 71 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 71 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    660 Ada Dr SE #101, Ada, MI 49301
    View profile for Verity Law, PLC(616) 682-5171

  17. #17 Van Den Heuvel Law Office

    Based in Grand Rapids, 21 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 131 Google reviews, the most in Allendale.

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

    • 4.2★ from 131 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4860 Broadmoor Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
    View profile for Van Den Heuvel Law Office(616) 698-0000

  18. #18 Kolkema Law, PLC

    Based in Norton Shores, 16 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 40 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6439 S Walker Rd, Fruitport, MI 49415
    View profile for Kolkema Law, PLC(517) 763-7100

  19. #19 Scholten Fant

    Based in Grand Haven, 15 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 50 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 50 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5:15 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    100 N 3rd St, Grand Haven, MI 49417
    View profile for Scholten Fant(616) 842-3030

  20. #20 Zamzow Fabian PLLC

    Based in Grand Rapids, 14 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    300 Ottawa Ave NW Ste 220, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    View profile for Zamzow Fabian PLLC(616) 965-2621

  21. #21 Ledford & Associates

    Based in Grandville, 12 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Civil law attorney”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3181 Prairie St SW #106, Grandville, MI 49418
    View profile for Ledford & Associates(616) 257-3300

  22. #22 Mika Meyers PLC

    Based in Grand Rapids, 14 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 55 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 55 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    900 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    View profile for Mika Meyers PLC(616) 632-8000

  23. #23 GERMAN AND GERMAN, P.L.C.

    Based in Grand Haven, 14 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.6★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 3.6★ from 22 Google reviews
    Address
    120 W Savidge St, Spring Lake, MI 49456
    View profile for GERMAN AND GERMAN, P.L.C.(616) 846-5850

  24. #24 Shimmell Law Offices

    Based in Grandville, 11 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3980 Chicago Dr SW #250, Grandville, MI 49418
    View profile for Shimmell Law Offices(616) 459-3070

  25. #25 Kreis Enderle

    Based in Grand Rapids, 14 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    333 Bridge St NW Apt 900, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
    View profile for Kreis Enderle(616) 254-8400

How we ranked Allendale real estate lawyers

We scored 47 Allendale 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 Allendale 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 Allendale: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked real estate lawyer in Allendale, MI is Hirzel Law, PLC - Condominium / HOA / Real Estate Law with an LFR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews. SBS Law, PLC (#2) and Blakeslee Rop, PLC (#3) follow. We ranked 47 real estate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many real estate lawyers are there in Allendale?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 47 real estate lawyers serving Allendale, MI. 1 of them is based in Allendale; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

1 ranked real estate lawyer in Allendale posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Law Office Of James A. Thomas (#8). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which real estate lawyers in Allendale work on weekends?

1 of 47 ranked real estate lawyers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Law Office Of James A. Thomas (#8). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Allendale real estate lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 47 rated real estate lawyers in Allendale is 4.6★, with a median of 18 reviews. Van Den Heuvel Law Office has the most, 131 reviews, and ranks #17. 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 Allendale count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Allendale 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 Allendale, MI 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 Allendale, MI 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 Allendale?

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 Allendale

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 47 real estate lawyers serving Allendale.

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