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Real Estate Lawyers in Laplace, LA: 2026 rankings

23 real estate lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Laplace: Fleur De Lis Law & Title Company, LFR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews.

  2. 3

    Most-reviewed: Ciolino Onstott, 120 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 23 ranked; ranked #3.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

23 Laplace real estate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 23 rated law firms.

Top 10 real estate lawyers in Laplace 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.

Top 10 real estate lawyers in Laplace at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inNotable for
1Fleur De Lis Law & Title Company625.0★ (61)New Orleans, 22 mi awayTop score
2Ricci Partners, LLC564.9★ (8)New Orleans, 22 mi away—
3Ciolino Onstott545.0★ (120)New Orleans, 23 mi awayMost reviews
4Southern Title, Inc. - New Orleans Mid-City543.8★ (5)New Orleans, 25 mi away—
5Latitude Title Group545.0★ (73)Metairie, 20 mi away—
6Crescent Title, LLC534.9★ (58)Metairie, 20 mi away—
7Crescent Title, LLC515.0★ (12)Destrehan, 9 mi away—
8Crescent Title, LLC514.6★ (56)New Orleans, 23 mi away—
9Authentic Title504.6★ (30)Metairie, 19 mi away—
10Bayou Title, Inc.504.4★ (40)Metairie, 20 mi away—

All 23 real estate lawyers in Laplace, 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.

  1. Based in New Orleans, 22 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    101 W Robert E Lee Blvd #400, New Orleans, LA 70124
  2. Based in New Orleans, 23 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 120 Google reviews, the most in Laplace.

    • 5.0★ from 120 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    318 Harrison Ave, New Orleans, LA 70124
  3. Based in Destrehan, 9 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Title company”.

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    12 Storehouse Ln #3806, Destrehan, LA 70047
  4. Based in Metairie, 19 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Title company”.

    • 4.6★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2700 Lake Villa Dr Ste 110, Metairie, LA 70002
  5. Based in Metairie, 20 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 40 Google reviews.

    • 4.4★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3500 N Causeway Blvd Ste 340, Metairie, LA 70002
  6. Based in New Orleans, 23 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    25 Walnut St Suite 212, New Orleans, LA 70118
  7. Based in New Orleans, 23 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Title company”.

    • 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6270 Canal Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124
  8. Based in New Orleans, 23 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Title company”.

    • 4.7★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7924 Maple St, New Orleans, LA 70118
  9. Based in Metairie, 20 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Title company”.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1506 N Causeway Blvd, Metairie, LA 70001

Also serving Laplace

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.

Unranked real estate lawyers serving Laplace
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Accardo Law Firm4.0★ (4)In Laplace
Acosta Tomy J4.6★ (10)In Laplace
Becnel Law Firm4.8★ (76)In Laplace
Big Easy Law Group, LLC5.0★ (5)In Laplace
Deborah E. Dugas Attorney At Law5.0★ (2)In Laplace
District Attorney's Office3.8★ (44)In Laplace
Dufresne Law Firm4.8★ (11)In Laplace
Kevin A. Adamson, P.C.5.0★ (41)In Laplace
Law Office of Daniel Becnel, III3.7★ (7)In Laplace
Law Office of Donald D'Aunoy Jr., LLC5.0★ (23)In Laplace
Law Offices Of Barry J. Landry4.3★ (12)In Laplace
Law Offices of Ron C. Adams5.0★ (4)In Laplace
Leandre Millet5.0★ (8)In Laplace
Levenstein Robert D Attorney At Law4.5★ (8)In Laplace
Millet Law Office LLC3.2★ (5)In Laplace
River Parish Legal5.0★ (13)In Laplace
Rosalyn Ruffin Duley Attorney4.6★ (23)In Laplace
Taylor Steib Law4.8★ (39)In Laplace
The Law Firm of Eric M. Carter, Sr., LLC4.0★ (2)In Laplace
The Law Office of Chris Faucheux5.0★ (42)In Laplace

How we ranked Laplace real estate lawyers

We scored 23 Laplace 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Laplace data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%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 volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose a real estate lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many real estate law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask what the closing fee includes and which disbursements are charged on top.
  7. 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 Laplace: frequently asked questions

Which real estate lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Laplace?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked real estate lawyer in Laplace, LA is Fleur De Lis Law & Title Company with an LFR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews. Ricci Partners, LLC (#2) and Ciolino Onstott (#3) follow. We ranked 23 real estate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many real estate lawyers are there in Laplace?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 23 real estate lawyers serving Laplace, LA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

What Google rating do Laplace real estate lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 23 rated real estate lawyers in Laplace is 4.8★, with a median of 12 reviews. Ciolino Onstott has the most, 120 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 Laplace count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Laplace 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 Laplace, LA 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 Laplace, LA 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 Laplace?

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 Laplace

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 23 real estate lawyers serving Laplace.