65/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 117 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 Gulf Gate Estates, FL: 2026 rankings
74 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 Gulf Gate Estates: Koontz & Associates PL, LFR Score 65/100; 4.8★ from 117 Google reviews.
- 8
Open 24 hours (per Google): Palmetto Law, P.A.; Landlord Eviction Attorney, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #8 of 74.
- 31
Most-reviewed: Ledbetter Cowan Law Group, 348 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 74 ranked; ranked #31.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
74 Gulf Gate Estates real estate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 74 rated law firms.
Top 10 real estate lawyers in Gulf Gate Estates 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 | Koontz & Associates PL | 65 | 4.8★ (117) | Sarasota, 6 mi away | — | Top score |
| 2 | McCullough Legal Services | 64 | 5.0★ (40) | Sarasota, 1 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Haskins Law LLC | 64 | 4.8★ (67) | Sarasota, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | The Law Office of Michael J. Belle | 64 | 4.7★ (87) | Sarasota, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Kauffman Thompson, PLLC | 63 | 4.9★ (61) | Sarasota, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Berlin Patten Ebling, PLLC | 63 | 4.3★ (140) | Sarasota, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Golm Law Firm | 63 | 4.9★ (187) | Bradenton, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Palmetto Law, P.A.; Landlord Eviction Attorney | 63 | 4.1★ (40) | Bradenton, 16 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 9 | Eric C. Fleming Law - Real Estate Law, Corporate Law & Estate Planning | 63 | 5.0★ (21) | Gulf Gate Estates | — | — |
| 10 | Gibson Kohl, P.L. | 62 | 4.7★ (50) | Sarasota, 6 mi away | — | — |
All 74 real estate lawyers in Gulf Gate Estates, 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 Sarasota, 1 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sarasota, 4 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sarasota, 6 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sarasota, 6 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 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.
Based in Sarasota, 4 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 140 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bradenton, 17 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 187 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bradenton, 16 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gulf Gate Estates
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ 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 Sarasota, 6 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Venice, 13 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sarasota, 6 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
#13 Roknich Law Firm
Based in Sarasota, 6 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sarasota, 6 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sarasota, 11 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sarasota, 4 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sarasota, 10 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ 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 Fruitville, 11 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sarasota, 6 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sarasota, 3 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 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.
#21 Hankin & Hankin
Based in Sarasota, 6 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Englewood, 22 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bradenton, 15 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sarasota, 6 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ 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 Venice, 5 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 7 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 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 74 ranked real estate lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Gulf Gate Estates
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney at Law Adria M Jensen | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Barnes Walker | 6 mi | |
| Berlin Patten Ebling, PLLC | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Christophe Fiori | Family & Eviction Trial Attorney & Mediator | 3 mi | |
| Devolder Law Firm | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Esquire Land Title of Sarasota County | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Farr Law Firm | 5.0★ (1) | 1 mi |
| FLORIDA ATTORNEY REALTY, INC | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Hynds Law | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Law Office of David H. Trevett, PL | 6 mi | |
| Levin David M | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| National Note Association, Inc. | In Gulf Gate Estates | |
| Riddell, Cynthia A | 4 mi | |
| Sarasota Real Estate Attorney | 6 mi | |
| Sarasota Real Estate Lawyers | 1.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| SILBERSTEIN LAW FIRM, PLLC | 6 mi | |
| Syprett, Meshad, Resnick & Lieb: John Dumbaugh | 3.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Syprett, Meshad, Resnick & Lieb: Nancy Cason | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Wallack Law Firm | 1.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Woodward Law Group | 4 mi |
How we ranked Gulf Gate Estates real estate lawyers
We scored 74 Gulf Gate Estates 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 Gulf Gate Estates 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 Gulf Gate Estates: frequently asked questions
Which real estate lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Gulf Gate Estates?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked real estate lawyer in Gulf Gate Estates, FL is Koontz & Associates PL with an LFR Score of 65/100. It has 4.8★ from 117 Google reviews. McCullough Legal Services (#2) and Haskins Law LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 74 real estate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many real estate lawyers are there in Gulf Gate Estates?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 74 real estate lawyers serving Gulf Gate Estates, FL. 1 of them is based in Gulf Gate Estates; 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 Gulf Gate Estates are open 24/7?
1 ranked real estate lawyer in Gulf Gate Estates posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Palmetto Law, P.A.; Landlord Eviction Attorney (#8). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which real estate lawyers in Gulf Gate Estates work on weekends?
2 of 74 ranked real estate lawyers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Palmetto Law, P.A.; Landlord Eviction Attorney (#8). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Gulf Gate Estates real estate lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 74 rated real estate lawyers in Gulf Gate Estates is 4.7★, with a median of 21 reviews. Ledbetter Cowan Law Group has the most, 348 reviews, and ranks #31. 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 Gulf Gate Estates count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Gulf Gate Estates 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 Gulf Gate Estates, FL 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 Gulf Gate Estates, FL 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 Gulf Gate Estates?
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 Gulf Gate Estates
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 74 real estate lawyers serving Gulf Gate Estates.
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