67/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 355 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 Fort Erie, ON: 2026 rankings
93 real estate lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Highest LFR Score in Fort Erie: Boorman Law, PLLC, LFR Score 67/100; 4.9★ from 355 Google reviews.
- 6
Open 24 hours (per Google): Tully Rinckey PLLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 93.
- 20
Most-reviewed: LoTempio P.C. Law Group, 246 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 93 ranked after Boorman Law, PLLC; ranked #20.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
93 Fort Erie real estate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 93 rated law firms.
Top 10 real estate lawyers in Fort Erie 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 | Boorman Law, PLLC | 67 | 4.9★ (355) | Buffalo, 12 km away | — | Top score |
| 2 | Duggan & Pawlowski LLP | 62 | 4.8★ (35) | Buffalo, 5 km away | — | — |
| 3 | Legal Studio Professional Corporation | 62 | 5.0★ (99) | Niagara Falls, 29 km away | — | — |
| 4 | Dagher Law PLLC | 61 | 5.0★ (20) | Buffalo, 5 km away | — | — |
| 5 | Vallone Law, PLLC | 60 | 4.3★ (63) | Buffalo, 16 km away | — | — |
| 6 | Tully Rinckey PLLC | 60 | 4.9★ (137) | Buffalo, 19 km away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 7 | Leanna Pilarski, Attorney | 60 | 4.8★ (12) | Amherst, 6 km away | — | — |
| 8 | Block, Longo, LaMarca & Brzezinski, P.C. | 60 | 3.7★ (53) | Buffalo, 5 km away | — | — |
| 9 | Kevin W. Hourihan PLLC | 59 | 4.1★ (14) | Lackawanna, 21 km away | — | — |
| 10 | VanDette Law PLLC | 59 | 5.0★ (39) | Buffalo, 4 km away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
All 93 real estate lawyers in Fort Erie, 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 Buffalo, 5 km away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Niagara Falls, 29 km away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 99 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buffalo, 5 km away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buffalo, 16 km away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buffalo, 19 km away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 137 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amherst, 6 km away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buffalo, 5 km away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lackawanna, 21 km away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 14 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 Buffalo, 4 km away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buffalo, 5 km away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ 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 Buffalo, 18 km away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Depew, 19 km away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 114 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buffalo, 17 km away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buffalo, 5 km away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tonawanda, 17 km away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ 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 Cheektowaga, 16 km away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ 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 Amherst, 18 km away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ 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 Amherst, 17 km away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ 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 Buffalo, 5 km away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 246 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amherst, 11 km away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Catharines, 34 km away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cheektowaga, 16 km away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.4★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cheektowaga, 21 km away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.1★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#25 Voelkl Law PC
Based in Amherst, 16 km away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 163 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
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 93 ranked real estate lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Fort Erie
20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Barapp Law Firm | 4.9★ (34) | In Fort Erie |
| BonEnfant Peter R | 3.5★ (2) | In Fort Erie |
| Brown Gordon M | 3.0★ (2) | 15 km |
| Chelus, Herdzik, Speyer & Monte, P.C. | 4.0★ (1) | 5 km |
| David A Hurren Law Office | 4.8★ (24) | In Fort Erie |
| Dennis J Speller PC | 5.0★ (2) | 23 km |
| Ennis Paul H QC Lawyer & Notary | 3.7★ (3) | In Fort Erie |
| Feuerstein & Smith | 5.0★ (2) | 5 km |
| Galasso Law - Christopher D. Galasso, Esq. | 5.0★ (1) | 19 km |
| Gibson & Reitboeck LLP | 3.6★ (36) | In Fort Erie |
| Hagan & McDowell | 5.0★ (1) | In Fort Erie |
| Law Office Of Richard Halinda | 3.8★ (13) | In Fort Erie |
| Makowski Law Office | 4.3★ (6) | In Fort Erie |
| Nixon Peabody LLP - Buffalo Office | 5 km | |
| Rodgers Law Firm | 5 km | |
| Teal John T | 4.0★ (10) | In Fort Erie |
| The Guglielmi Law Firm : | 5 km | |
| Tisdale & Coykendall | 4.5★ (2) | 24 km |
| Tiveron Law PLLC | 4.0★ (1) | 36 km |
| Underberg & Kessler LLP | 5 km |
How we ranked Fort Erie real estate lawyers
We scored 93 Fort Erie 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 Fort Erie 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 Fort Erie: frequently asked questions
Which real estate lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Fort Erie?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked real estate lawyer in Fort Erie, ON is Boorman Law, PLLC with an LFR Score of 67/100. It has 4.9★ from 355 Google reviews. Duggan & Pawlowski LLP (#2) and Legal Studio Professional Corporation (#3) follow. We ranked 93 real estate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many real estate lawyers are there in Fort Erie?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 93 real estate lawyers serving Fort Erie, ON. Another 20 within 40 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which real estate lawyers in Fort Erie are open 24/7?
3 ranked real estate lawyers in Fort Erie post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Tully Rinckey PLLC (#6), VanDette Law PLLC (#10) and Eviction Lawyers Buffalo | The Law Office of Michael T. Dwan (#13). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which real estate lawyers in Fort Erie work on weekends?
6 of 93 ranked real estate lawyers post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Tully Rinckey PLLC (#6), VanDette Law PLLC (#10) and Eviction Lawyers Buffalo | The Law Office of Michael T. Dwan (#13). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Fort Erie real estate lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 93 rated real estate lawyers in Fort Erie is 4.5★, with a median of 20 reviews. Boorman Law, PLLC has the most, 355 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 Fort Erie count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Fort Erie 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 Fort Erie, 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 Fort Erie, 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 Fort Erie?
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 Fort Erie
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 93 real estate lawyers serving Fort Erie.
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