Ranked #1 in Hastings
Based in River Falls, 14 mi away
60/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 187 Google reviews.
Real Estate Lawyers in Hastings, MN: 2026 rankings
57 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 Hastings: Rodli, Beskar, Neuhaus, Murray & Pletcher, S.C., LFR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 187 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 12
Open 24 hours (per Google): Rosenzweig Law Office, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #12 of 57.
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Most-reviewed: Schromen Law, LLC, 272 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 57 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
57 Hastings real estate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 57 rated law firms.
Top 10 real estate lawyers in Hastings 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 | Rodli, Beskar, Neuhaus, Murray & Pletcher, S.C. | 60 | 4.8★ (187) | River Falls, 14 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | Goerlitz Law, PLLC | 58 | 5.0★ (12) | Woodbury, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Robert D. Butterbrodt, Attorney at Law | 56 | 4.6★ (9) | Saint Paul, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Schromen Law, LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (272) | Saint Paul, 19 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Redmon Law Chartered | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Hudson, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | R.Glenn Nord P.A. | 55 | 5.0★ (6) | Lakeville, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | ATD Law Firm, PLLC | 55 | 5.0★ (9) | Bloomington, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Heltzer Law Office, LLC | 55 | 4.0★ (6) | Saint Paul, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | SRL Law | 54 | 4.2★ (5) | Saint Paul, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Trott Law, P.C. | 54 | 3.0★ (5) | Saint Paul, 19 mi away | — | — |
All 57 real estate lawyers in Hastings, 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.
Based in Woodbury, 14 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Saint Paul, 18 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Saint Paul, 19 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 272 Google reviews, the most in Hastings.
Based in Hudson, 17 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Lakeville, 20 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Bloomington, 25 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Saint Paul, 18 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
#9 SRL Law
Based in Saint Paul, 18 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
#10 Trott Law, P.C.
Based in Saint Paul, 19 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Apple Valley, 16 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 126 Google reviews.
Based in Bloomington, 25 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Woodbury, 13 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
#14 Johnson/Turner
Based in Woodbury, 14 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 120 Google reviews.
#15 Tarshish Cody
Based in Minneapolis, 25 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Bloomington, 23 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 85 Google reviews.
Based in Saint Paul, 18 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 81 Google reviews.
Based in Hudson, 17 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based in Inver Grove Heights, 15 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based in Hastings
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Lakeville, 20 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based in Saint Paul, 21 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based in Mendota Heights, 18 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Woodbury, 15 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Hudson, 16 mi away
48/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
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 57 ranked real estate lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Hastings
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bankers Title & Banking Closing Services | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| BRENT R. JOHNSON | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Dakota County Attorney Office | 3.4★ (28) | In Hastings |
| Dakota Law, P.L.L.C | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| First Judicial Public Defender | 3.4★ (14) | In Hastings |
| Fluegel Law Firm PA | 4.3★ (14) | In Hastings |
| Hansen Law, PA | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| HAWS-KM Professional Association | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Hellmuth & Johnson | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Hoene & Worrell | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Holman Law Offices | 4.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| John M. Ophaug | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Moody Family Law, pllc | 5.0★ (4) | In Hastings |
| Mooney Law Office | 3.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Schreiber Law Office, LLC | 5.0★ (11) | In Hastings |
| Stephen M. Lindlof Law Office | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Stocking Law Offices, P.A. | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| The Becker Law Office | 1.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Thompson Tarasek Lee-O'Halloran PLLC | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Tibayan Law Firm PLLC | 4.8★ (6) | In Hastings |
How we ranked Hastings real estate lawyers
We scored 57 Hastings 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 Hastings 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 Hastings: frequently asked questions
Which real estate lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Hastings?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked real estate lawyer in Hastings, MN is Rodli, Beskar, Neuhaus, Murray & Pletcher, S.C. with an LFR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 187 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Goerlitz Law, PLLC (#2) and Robert D. Butterbrodt, Attorney at Law (#3) follow. We ranked 57 real estate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many real estate lawyers are there in Hastings?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 57 real estate lawyers serving Hastings, MN. 1 of them is based in Hastings; 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 Hastings are open 24/7?
2 ranked real estate lawyers in Hastings post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Rodli, Beskar, Neuhaus, Murray & Pletcher, S.C. (#1) and Rosenzweig Law Office (#12). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which real estate lawyers in Hastings work on weekends?
4 of 57 ranked real estate lawyers post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Rodli, Beskar, Neuhaus, Murray & Pletcher, S.C. (#1), Rosenzweig Law Office (#12) and Tarshish Cody (#15). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Hastings real estate lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 57 rated real estate lawyers in Hastings is 4.8★, with a median of 9 reviews. Schromen Law, LLC has the most, 272 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Hastings count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Hastings 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 Hastings, MN 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 Hastings, MN 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 Hastings?
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 Hastings
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 57 real estate lawyers serving Hastings.
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