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Real Estate Lawyers in Ballenger Creek, MD: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Ballenger Creek: Assurance Title, LLC (Frederick Location), LFR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews.

  2. 7

    Most-reviewed: Closeline Settlements, 702 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 39 ranked; ranked #7.

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

39 Ballenger Creek real estate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 2 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 39 rated law firms.

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

Top 10 real estate lawyers in Ballenger Creek 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 Ballenger Creek at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inNotable for
1Assurance Title, LLC (Frederick Location)615.0★ (11)Frederick, 1 mi awayTop score
2Lawyers Signature Settlements, LLC.584.9★ (377)Frederick, 1 mi away—
3McEvoy Law585.0★ (3)Frederick, 3 mi away—
4Lusk Law, LLC: Business, Landlord, and Real Estate Lawyers564.5★ (58)Frederick, 3 mi away—
5Classic Settlements564.2★ (37)Rockville, 22 mi away—
6Excalibur Title and Escrow, LLC534.9★ (38)Frederick, 2 mi away—
7Closeline Settlements534.7★ (702)Rockville, 23 mi awayMost reviews
8Vesta Settlements534.9★ (221)Leesburg, 19 mi away—
9The Law Office of Brian M. Maul, LLC534.5★ (49)Frederick, 3 mi away—
10Somireddy Law Group PLLC524.8★ (393)Ashburn, 23 mi away—

All 39 real estate lawyers in Ballenger Creek, 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.

Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  3. #3 McEvoy Law

    Based in Frederick, 3 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8 W 3rd St, Frederick, MD 21701
    View profile for McEvoy Law(301) 694-2752

  5. #5 Classic Settlements

    Based in Rockville, 22 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    • 4.2★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    77 Upper Rock Cir #220, Rockville, MD 20850
    View profile for Classic Settlements(301) 921-2667

  7. #7 Closeline Settlements

    Based in Rockville, 23 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 702 Google reviews, the most in Ballenger Creek.

    • 4.7★ from 702 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    702 King Farm Blvd #155, Rockville, MD 20850
    View profile for Closeline Settlements(301) 795-2854

  8. #8 Vesta Settlements

    Based in Leesburg, 19 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 221 Google reviews.

    • 4.9★ from 221 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    552 Fort Evans Rd NE Ste 204, Leesburg, VA 20176
    View profile for Vesta Settlements(703) 288-3333

  11. #11 GPN Title, Inc.

    Based in Rockville, 23 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 213 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 213 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    700 King Farm Blvd #130, Rockville, MD 20850
    View profile for GPN Title, Inc.(301) 294-4055

  12. #12 Clear Title, LLC

    Based in Frederick, 2 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Title company”.

    • 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5301 Buckeystown Pike #310, Frederick, MD 21704
    View profile for Clear Title, LLC(301) 798-4939

  15. #15 Marquis Law Group

    Based in Leesburg, 19 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    20 W Market St, Leesburg, VA 20176
    View profile for Marquis Law Group(703) 777-6161

  21. #21 Engel Law Offices

    Based in Leesburg, 19 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    118 Edwards Ferry Rd NE Suite 210, Leesburg, VA 20176
    View profile for Engel Law Offices(703) 223-2170

  22. #22 Offit Kurman

    Based in Frederick, 3 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    30 W Patrick St Ste 300, Frederick, MD 21701
    View profile for Offit Kurman(240) 772-5200

  23. #23 Forrest E White PC

    Based in Leesburg, 19 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4 Loudoun St SE, Leesburg, VA 20175
    View profile for Forrest E White PC(703) 737-3770

  24. #24 Miles & Stockbridge PC

    Based in Frederick, 3 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    30 W Patrick St #600, Frederick, MD 21701
    View profile for Miles & Stockbridge PC(301) 662-5155

How we ranked Ballenger Creek real estate lawyers

We scored 39 Ballenger Creek 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 Ballenger Creek 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 Ballenger Creek: frequently asked questions

Which real estate lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Ballenger Creek?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked real estate lawyer in Ballenger Creek, MD is Assurance Title, LLC (Frederick Location) with an LFR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews. Lawyers Signature Settlements, LLC. (#2) and McEvoy Law (#3) follow. We ranked 39 real estate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many real estate lawyers are there in Ballenger Creek?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 39 real estate lawyers serving Ballenger Creek, MD. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which real estate lawyers in Ballenger Creek work on weekends?

2 of 39 ranked real estate lawyers post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Jeffrey Rogyom, Attorney at Law (#19). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Ballenger Creek real estate lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 39 rated real estate lawyers in Ballenger Creek is 4.8★, with a median of 27 reviews. Closeline Settlements has the most, 702 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Ballenger Creek count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Ballenger Creek 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 Ballenger Creek, MD 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 Ballenger Creek, MD 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 Ballenger Creek?

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 Ballenger Creek

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 39 real estate lawyers serving Ballenger Creek.

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