66/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 406 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 East York, ON: 2026 rankings
525 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 East York: ARG Law Office, LFR Score 66/100; 4.9★ from 406 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 2 PM.
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Open 24 hours (per Google): Harriet Altman, Real Estate Lawyer, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 525.
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Most-reviewed: Arif Hussain, Barrister & Solicitor, 419 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 525 ranked; ranked #25.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
525 East York real estate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 18 are open 24/7, 87 open Saturdays and 41 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 525 rated law firms.
Most of this list also appears on the Real estate lawyers in Toronto ranking. See Real estate lawyers in Toronto
Top 10 real estate lawyers in East York 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 | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARG Law Office | 66 | 4.9★ (406) | Scarborough, 16 km away | Sat | Top score |
| 2 | Cohen LLP, Barristers & Solicitors | 65 | 4.8★ (331) | East York | — | — |
| 3 | Harriet Altman, Real Estate Lawyer | 65 | 5.0★ (11) | East York | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 4 | Harnaaz Law Professional Corporation - Real Estate Lawyer & Notary Public | 65 | 5.0★ (206) | Mississauga, 28 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Insight Law Professional Corporation | 65 | 4.9★ (108) | Toronto, 6 km away | Sun | — |
| 6 | Eran Gevantschniter | 64 | 5.0★ (161) | Toronto, 6 km away | — | — |
| 7 | Zachary Soccio-Marandola, Real Estate Lawyer | 64 | 5.0★ (189) | Toronto, 10 km away | — | — |
| 8 | Perera Law | 64 | 4.9★ (193) | Brampton, 32 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Barbarian Law | 63 | 5.0★ (175) | Aurora, 35 km away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | De Krupe Law | 63 | 4.9★ (203) | Vaughan, 13 km away | — | — |
All 525 real estate lawyers in East York, 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 East York
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 331 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in East York
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mississauga, 28 km away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 206 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Toronto, 6 km away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Toronto, 6 km away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 161 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Toronto, 10 km away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 189 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#8 Perera Law
Based in Brampton, 32 km away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 193 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aurora, 35 km away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 175 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#10 De Krupe Law
Based in Vaughan, 13 km away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 203 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#11 James Wallace
Based in Toronto, 4 km away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 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.
Based in Scarborough, 10 km away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#13 Brightstar Law
Based in Toronto, 6 km away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#14 Hax Law
Based in Etobicoke, 19 km away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Etobicoke, 16 km away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 117 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Toronto, 6 km away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
#17 David Botnick
Based in North York, 19 km away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#18 Simple Closings
Based in Willowdale, 11 km away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Toronto, 4 km away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Toronto, 6 km away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#21 HomeLegalCost
Based in Richmond Hill, 21 km away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 206 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in North York, 11 km away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#23 Jay Teichman
Based in North York, 11 km away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#24 Zinati Kay
Based in Toronto, 7 km away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scarborough, 6 km away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 419 Google reviews, the most in East York.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked East York real estate lawyers
We scored 525 East York 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 East York 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 East York: frequently asked questions
Which real estate lawyer has the highest LFR Score in East York?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked real estate lawyer in East York, ON is ARG Law Office with an LFR Score of 66/100. It has 4.9★ from 406 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 2 PM. Cohen LLP, Barristers & Solicitors (#2) and Harriet Altman, Real Estate Lawyer (#3) follow. We ranked 525 real estate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many real estate lawyers are there in East York?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 525 real estate lawyers serving East York, ON. 2 of them are based in East York; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which real estate lawyers in East York are open 24/7?
18 ranked real estate lawyers in East York post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Harriet Altman, Real Estate Lawyer (#3) and Arif Hussain, Barrister & Solicitor (#25). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which real estate lawyers in East York work on weekends?
87 of 525 ranked real estate lawyers post Saturday hours and 41 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are ARG Law Office (#1), Harriet Altman, Real Estate Lawyer (#3) and Harnaaz Law Professional Corporation - Real Estate Lawyer & Notary Public (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do East York real estate lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 525 rated real estate lawyers in East York is 4.8★, with a median of 42 reviews. Arif Hussain, Barrister & Solicitor has the most, 419 reviews, and ranks #25. 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 East York count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the East York 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 East York, ON 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 East York, ON 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 East York?
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 East York
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 525 real estate lawyers serving East York.
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