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Real Estate Lawyers in Ann Arbor, MI: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Ann Arbor: Hirzel Law, PLC - Condominium / HOA / Real Estate Law, LFR Score 63/100; 4.8★ from 160 Google reviews.

  2. 3

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Babi Legal Group, PLLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 36.

  3. 9

    Most-reviewed: Sean J. Nichols, PLLC, 92 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 36 ranked after Hirzel Law, PLC - Condominium / HOA / Real Estate Law; ranked #9.

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

36 Ann Arbor real estate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 36 rated law firms.

Top 10 real estate lawyers in Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Hirzel Law, PLC - Condominium / HOA / Real Estate Law634.8★ (160)Farmington, 21 mi away—Top score
2Law Office of Dominic Silvestri PLLC594.7★ (38)Farmington Hills, 22 mi away——
3Babi Legal Group, PLLC595.0★ (84)Novi, 20 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
4Kevin Kohls - Commercial Real Estate and Business Lawyer584.7★ (13)Novi, 19 mi away——
5Shifman & Carlson, P.C.575.0★ (16)Farmington Hills, 24 mi away——
6Garris, Garris, Garris & Garris, P.C.574.7★ (81)Ann Arbor——
7Arbor Law PLLC564.8★ (54)Ann Arbor——
8Miller and Calabrese, P.C.564.9★ (78)Canton, 15 mi awaySat—
9Sean J. Nichols, PLLC555.0★ (92)Canton, 16 mi away—Most reviews
10Pear Sperling Eggan & Daniels, P.C.544.8★ (20)Ann Arbor——

All 36 real estate lawyers in Ann Arbor, 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 Ann Arbor

    Based in Farmington, 21 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 160 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 160 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    37085 Grand River Ave Ste 200, Farmington, MI 48335
  2. Based in Novi, 20 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 84 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 84 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    43155 Main St Ste 2210D, Novi, MI 48375
  3. 58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    41200 Coventry Rd, Novi, MI 48375
  4. Based in Farmington Hills, 24 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 16 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 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    33533 W 12 Mile Rd #295, Farmington Hills, MI 48331
  5. Based in Ann Arbor

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 54 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 54 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    455 E Eisenhower Pkwy Ste 300, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
  6. Based in Canton, 15 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    248 S Union St, Plymouth, MI 48170
  7. Based in Canton, 16 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 92 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 92 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    409 Plymouth Rd Ste 150, Plymouth, MI 48170
  8. Based in Ann Arbor

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    483 Little Lake Dr Ste 200, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
  9. Based in Livonia, 18 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

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

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

    • 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    39111 Six Mile Rd, Livonia, MI 48152
  10. Based in Ann Arbor

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.5★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 3.5★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    209 E Michigan Ave, Saline, MI 48176
  11. Based in Ann Arbor

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3135 S State St Unit 103, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
  12. Based in Ann Arbor

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.1★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    220 E Huron St #415, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
  13. Based in Livonia, 19 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 52 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 52 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    17436 College Pkwy, Livonia, MI 48152
  14. Based in Novi, 20 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews
    Address
    24110 Meadowbrook Rd #107, Novi, MI 48375
  15. Based in Farmington Hills, 24 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 61 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 61 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    33533 W 12 Mile Rd #295, Farmington Hills, MI 48331
  16. Based in Dearborn Heights, 23 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5619 N Beech Daly Rd, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
  17. Based in Ann Arbor

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3025 Miller Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
  18. Based in Farmington Hills, 24 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 64 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 64 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    33533 W 12 Mile Rd #180, Farmington Hills, MI 48331
  19. Based in Farmington Hills, 22 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 65 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 65 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    37887 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48331
  20. Based in Ann Arbor

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “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
    1590 Eisenhower Pl, Ann Arbor, MI 48108

All 36 real estate lawyers

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #36, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

real estate lawyers in Ann Arbor, ranks 26 to 36
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Fausone & Grysko, PLC494.2★ (22)17 mi
27Legal Supreme485.0★ (20)24 mi
28Bernardi, Ronayne & Glusac, P.C.484.0★ (13)15 mi
29Wood Kull Herschfus Obee & Kull, PC484.9★ (13)21 mi
30Adams Law484.5★ (8)15 mi
31Foley Law Offices, PLLC475.0★ (12)22 mi
32John R. Foley, P.C.474.1★ (35)25 mi
33Terrasi Law Group474.1★ (13)20 mi
34Keenan & Austin, P.C.453.5★ (16)24 mi
35The Law Offices of CPG PLLC455.0★ (4)22 mi
36Murphy Law Firm PLC455.0★ (4)24 mi

Also serving Ann Arbor

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 Ann Arbor
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Aldrich Legal Services4.6★ (162)In Ann Arbor
ArborYpsi Law4.8★ (90)In Ann Arbor
Babnik Law PLLC4.9★ (50)In Ann Arbor
Bassett Murray Law Group, PLLC4.7★ (111)In Ann Arbor
Biggs & Gunst P.C. Attorneys At Law5.0★ (50)In Ann Arbor
Croson, Taub, & Michaels, PLLC4.8★ (49)In Ann Arbor
Daniel R. Shemke, P.C.5.0★ (83)In Ann Arbor
Ferguson Widmayer & Clark PC5.0★ (46)In Ann Arbor
Grabel & Associates4.9★ (101)In Ann Arbor
JW Law Partners PC4.9★ (200)In Ann Arbor
Law Offices of Joseph A. Simon, PLLC5.0★ (213)In Ann Arbor
Maple Law Group PLLC4.9★ (74)In Ann Arbor
Margolis & Cross4.8★ (69)In Ann Arbor
Nichols, Sacks, Slank, Sendelbach, Buiteweg & Solomon, P.C.4.8★ (75)In Ann Arbor
Rutkowski Law Firm Estate Planning & Asset Protection4.9★ (69)In Ann Arbor
Shea Law5.0★ (61)In Ann Arbor
The Lemon Law Attorneys4.8★ (157)In Ann Arbor
The TGQ Law Firm4.9★ (214)In Ann Arbor
Tishkoff PLC4.8★ (94)In Ann Arbor
Trademark Lawyer Law Firm, PLLC4.9★ (145)In Ann Arbor

How we ranked Ann Arbor real estate lawyers

We scored 36 Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor: frequently asked questions

Which real estate lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Ann Arbor?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked real estate lawyer in Ann Arbor, MI is Hirzel Law, PLC - Condominium / HOA / Real Estate Law with an LFR Score of 63/100. It has 4.8★ from 160 Google reviews. Law Office of Dominic Silvestri PLLC (#2) and Babi Legal Group, PLLC (#3) follow. We ranked 36 real estate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many real estate lawyers are there in Ann Arbor?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 36 real estate lawyers serving Ann Arbor, MI. 9 of them are based in Ann Arbor; 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 Ann Arbor are open 24/7?

2 ranked real estate lawyers in Ann Arbor post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Babi Legal Group, PLLC (#3) and Ajami Law (#20). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which real estate lawyers in Ann Arbor work on weekends?

4 of 36 ranked real estate lawyers post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Babi Legal Group, PLLC (#3), Miller and Calabrese, P.C. (#8) and Matt Devitt Law, PLC (#12). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Ann Arbor real estate lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 36 rated real estate lawyers in Ann Arbor is 4.7★, with a median of 20 reviews. Hirzel Law, PLC - Condominium / HOA / Real Estate Law has the most, 160 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Ann Arbor count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor, 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 Ann Arbor, 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 Ann Arbor?

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 Ann Arbor

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 36 real estate lawyers serving Ann Arbor.