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Real Estate Lawyers in Buford, GA: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Buford: Weissman PC, LFR Score 67/100; 4.9★ from 551 Google reviews.

  2. 7

    Open 24 hours (per Google): RE/MAX Town & Country, The Ailion Team, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #7 of 136.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: Campbell & Brannon - Alpharetta, 486 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 136 ranked after Weissman PC; ranked #3.

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

136 Buford real estate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 136 rated law firms.

Top 10 real estate lawyers in Buford 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 Buford at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Weissman PC674.9★ (551)Lawrenceville, 10 mi away—Top score
2Fabian Law Firm664.9★ (127)Buford——
3Campbell & Brannon - Alpharetta655.0★ (486)Alpharetta, 17 mi away—Most reviews
4Weissman PC654.9★ (246)Alpharetta, 10 mi away——
5Goggans, Stutzman, Hudson, Wilson & Mize, LLP655.0★ (58)Buford——
6Conlon Law Group645.0★ (334)Peachtree Corners, 18 mi away——
7RE/MAX Town & Country, The Ailion Team644.9★ (50)Alpharetta, 20 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
8Adair & Baker, LLC635.0★ (209)Alpharetta, 17 mi away——
9Campbell & Brannon - Braselton635.0★ (27)Buford——
10Weissman PC635.0★ (143)Gainesville, 16 mi away——

All 136 real estate lawyers in Buford, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Buford

    Based in Lawrenceville, 10 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 551 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 551 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1745 N Brown Rd Ste 100, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
  2. Based in Buford

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 127 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 127 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    101 Pilgrim Village Dr #200, Cumming, GA 30040
  3. Based in Alpharetta, 10 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 246 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 246 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    410 Peachtree Pkwy Ste 4201, Cumming, GA 30041
  4. Based in Peachtree Corners, 18 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 334 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 334 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6335 Amherst Ct, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
  5. Based in Alpharetta, 17 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 209 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 209 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2475 Northwinds Pkwy #150, Alpharetta, GA 30009
  6. Based in Gainesville, 16 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 143 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 143 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    500 Jesse Jewell Pkwy SE Ste 204, Gainesville, GA 30501
  7. Based in Buford

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    207 Pirkle Ferry Rd, Cumming, GA 30040
  8. Based in Duluth, 14 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 133 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 133 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3575 Koger Blvd #125, Duluth, GA 30096
  9. Based in Atlanta, 24 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 369 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 369 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5909 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE Bldg d suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30328
  10. Based in Sugar Hill, 10 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 55 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    327 Dahlonega St a102, Cumming, GA 30040
  11. Based in Buford

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2675 Mall of Georgia Blvd Ste 402, Buford, GA 30519
  12. Based in Suwanee, 6 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    • 4.1★ from 93 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    425 Buford Hwy NE Ste 202, Suwanee, GA 30024
  13. Based in Buford

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    33 Buford Village Way #325, Buford, GA 30518
  14. Based in Gainesville, 16 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 95 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    330 Northside Dr, Gainesville, GA 30501

Real estate lawyers ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 136 ranked real estate lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

real estate lawyers in Buford, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Cook & James, LLC604.9★ (119)22 mi
27McMichael & Gray PC604.1★ (13)In Buford
28McMichael & Gray PC604.3★ (77)11 mi
29Garner & Kilgore593.9★ (10)In Buford
30Shafritz & Dean594.8★ (113)25 mi
31O'Kelley & Sorohan, Attorneys At Law, LLC593.9★ (179)11 mi
32Weissman PC595.0★ (4)In Buford
33Shafritz & Dean LLC594.3★ (14)7 mi
34Law Offices of Mark Weinstein, P.C.594.0★ (29)8 mi
35Ashway Law Firm594.4★ (24)10 mi
36Lueder, Larkin & Hunter, LLC594.1★ (29)9 mi
37Pacific Law Group595.0★ (9)7 mi
38Parkway Law Group - Gwinnett594.0★ (43)10 mi
39O'Kelley & Sorohan, Attorneys At Law, LLC584.7★ (32)16 mi
40Minsk Harold L583.0★ (6)10 mi
41Scoggins Law Group584.7★ (12)10 mi
42Lueder, Larkin & Hunter, LLC - Suwanee Office583.7★ (3)6 mi
43McMichael & Gray PC584.4★ (34)15 mi
44Heritage Closing Firm584.7★ (27)17 mi
45Jules Law Group584.0★ (62)15 mi
46Lueder, Larkin & Hunter584.2★ (28)14 mi
47Thomas & Brown584.8★ (16)15 mi
48O'Kelley & Sorohan, Attorneys at Law, LLC584.7★ (26)18 mi
49Melanie R Mayer, LLC574.7★ (20)17 mi
50The Law Office of Russell C. Petersen, LLC574.4★ (17)16 mi

Also serving Buford

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 Buford
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
C Jeffery Pruitt Jr & PC4.0★ (4)In Buford
C. David Joyner PC4.5★ (19)In Buford
Carothers & Mitchell1.0★ (1)In Buford
Chandler, Britt & Jay, LLC4.4★ (41)In Buford
Cheeley Legal4.3★ (12)In Buford
Dianne M Frix & Associates, LLC4.1★ (14)In Buford
Gabriel Winters Law, LLC5.0★ (36)In Buford
Hanea Law Firm4.6★ (28)In Buford
Hodges Law Firm, LLC3.9★ (37)In Buford
Joshi & Patel, LLC5.0★ (206)In Buford
Law office of Kenneth A. Parker, PC4.8★ (29)In Buford
Marion E. Ellington, Jr. Attorney at Law, PC4.4★ (25)In Buford
Mays Law5.0★ (64)In Buford
Miller Law Atlanta4.7★ (13)In Buford
Sachs Family Law4.8★ (23)In Buford
Singleton Law Firm, LLC5.0★ (10)In Buford
Spruill Premier Law Firm, LLC5.0★ (11)In Buford
The Edmonson Law Firm, LLC4.7★ (56)In Buford
The McGarity Group4.8★ (101)In Buford
Wayne Lancaster, P.C.4.8★ (32)In Buford

How we ranked Buford real estate lawyers

We scored 136 Buford 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 Buford 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 Buford: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked real estate lawyer in Buford, GA is Weissman PC with an LFR Score of 67/100. It has 4.9★ from 551 Google reviews. Fabian Law Firm (#2) and Campbell & Brannon - Alpharetta (#3) follow. We ranked 136 real estate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many real estate lawyers are there in Buford?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 136 real estate lawyers serving Buford, GA. 14 of them are based in Buford; 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 Buford are open 24/7?

2 ranked real estate lawyers in Buford post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is RE/MAX Town & Country, The Ailion Team (#7). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which real estate lawyers in Buford work on weekends?

5 of 136 ranked real estate lawyers post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are RE/MAX Town & Country, The Ailion Team (#7) and O'Kelley & Sorohan, Attorneys At Law, LLC (#22). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Buford real estate lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 136 rated real estate lawyers in Buford is 4.7★, with a median of 26 reviews. Weissman PC has the most, 551 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 Buford count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Buford 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 Buford, GA 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 Buford, GA 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 Buford?

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 Buford

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 136 real estate lawyers serving Buford.