66/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Real Estate Lawyers in Colwood, BC: 2026 rankings
22 real estate lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Highest LFR Score in Colwood: Dylan Taylor | Victoria BC Real Estate Lawyer, LFR Score 66/100; 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews.
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Most-reviewed: Beverly Carter Notary Public, 429 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 22 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
22 Colwood real estate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 22 rated law firms.
Top 10 real estate lawyers in Colwood 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.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dylan Taylor | Victoria BC Real Estate Lawyer | 66 | 5.0★ (107) | Victoria, 5 km away | Top score |
| 2 | Mullin DeMeo Wirk Law Corporation | 63 | 4.7★ (110) | Victoria, 12 km away | — |
| 3 | Beverly Carter Notary Public | 58 | 4.8★ (429) | Victoria, 9 km away | Most reviews |
| 4 | Fox Legal | 57 | 5.0★ (3) | Victoria, 12 km away | — |
| 5 | Dawson Mullin Law | 55 | 4.7★ (101) | Victoria, 5 km away | — |
| 6 | Lextegic Law Corporation | 54 | 5.0★ (62) | Victoria, 9 km away | — |
| 7 | Velletta Pedersen Christie Lawyers | 54 | 4.5★ (153) | Victoria, 9 km away | — |
| 8 | Dallas Eisert Notary Public | 53 | 4.9★ (28) | Victoria, 2 km away | — |
| 9 | Kisser Law | 53 | 4.8★ (25) | Colwood | — |
| 10 | Hutchison Oss-Cech Marlatt | 53 | 4.5★ (67) | Victoria, 9 km away | — |
All 22 real estate lawyers in Colwood, 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.
Based in Victoria, 12 km away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 110 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Victoria, 9 km away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 429 Google reviews, the most in Colwood.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#4 Fox Legal
Based in Victoria, 12 km away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 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.
Based in Victoria, 5 km away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 101 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Victoria, 9 km away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Legal services”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Victoria, 9 km away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 153 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Victoria, 2 km away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Notary public”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#9 Kisser Law
Based in Colwood
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Victoria, 9 km away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#11 Breakwater Law
Based in Victoria, 10 km away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Victoria, 13 km away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Victoria, 9 km away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Victoria, 10 km away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Victoria, 9 km away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Victoria, 11 km away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Victoria, 12 km away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Victoria, 9 km away
47/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#19 Infinity Law
Based in North Saanich, 25 km away
47/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Saanich, 25 km away
47/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Angeles, 36 km away
45/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Port Angeles, 36 km away
45/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Colwood
8 more real estate lawyers within 40 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alasaly Law Group | 5.0★ (40) | In Colwood |
| Alford Walden Law | 5.0★ (2) | 25 km |
| Bruce J. Collingwood | 2 km | |
| Leonard Law | 10 km | |
| Maureen McDowell Family Lawyer and Mediator | 4.9★ (11) | In Colwood |
| Michelle Kinney Law | 5.0★ (36) | In Colwood |
| Pearlman Lindholm | 4.5★ (2) | 3 km |
| Topliss Law Group | 5.0★ (2) | 12 km |
How we ranked Colwood real estate lawyers
We scored 22 Colwood 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Colwood data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | 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 volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose a real estate lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many real estate law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Ask what the closing fee includes and which disbursements are charged on top.
- 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 Colwood: frequently asked questions
Which real estate lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Colwood?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked real estate lawyer in Colwood, BC is Dylan Taylor | Victoria BC Real Estate Lawyer with an LFR Score of 66/100. It has 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews. Mullin DeMeo Wirk Law Corporation (#2) and Beverly Carter Notary Public (#3) follow. We ranked 22 real estate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many real estate lawyers are there in Colwood?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 22 real estate lawyers serving Colwood, BC. 1 of them is based in Colwood; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 8 within 40 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
What Google rating do Colwood real estate lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 22 rated real estate lawyers in Colwood is 4.7★, with a median of 22 reviews. Beverly Carter Notary Public has the most, 429 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Colwood count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Colwood city centre, 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 Colwood, BC charge?
Real estate lawyers usually charge a flat fee for a purchase, sale or refinance, plus disbursements such as title searches and registration. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.
Do I need a lawyer to buy a house?
In most provinces a lawyer (or, in British Columbia, a notary public) handles the transfer and registration of title for a purchase. This is general information, not legal advice.
How is this list of real estate lawyers in Colwood, BC 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 Colwood?
No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your province (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some province). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.
Update log for Colwood
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 22 real estate lawyers serving Colwood.
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