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Real Estate Lawyers in Melbourne, FL: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Melbourne: Tino Gonzalez PA, LFR Score 61/100; 3.9★ from 16 Google reviews.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Lulich & Attorneys, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 31.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Lulich & Attorneys, 261 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 31 ranked; ranked #2.

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

31 Melbourne real estate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 1 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 31 rated law firms.

Most of this list also appears on the Real estate lawyers in Palm Bay ranking. See Real estate lawyers in Palm Bay

Top 10 real estate lawyers in Melbourne 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 Melbourne at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Tino Gonzalez PA613.9★ (16)Melbourne—Top score
2Lulich & Attorneys594.8★ (261)Sebastian, 20 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours, Most reviews
3Easler Law PLLC584.8★ (169)Melbourne——
4Dawson Law PA; Kenneth R. Dawson ESQ.575.0★ (14)Merritt Island, 20 mi away——
5Brevard Probate, P.A.574.7★ (41)Melbourne——
6Lacey Rezanka574.9★ (77)Melbourne——
7Widerman Malek, PL564.5★ (122)Melbourne——
8Vidoni Law PLLC564.6★ (16)Cocoa, 22 mi away——
9Michael A. Schneider, PLLC565.0★ (3)Rockledge, 13 mi away——
10Thomas J. Herbert - Attorney at Law555.0★ (15)Melbourne——

All 31 real estate lawyers in Melbourne, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Melbourne

    #1 Tino Gonzalez PA

    Based in Melbourne

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.9★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1600 Sarno Rd, Melbourne, FL 32935
    View profile for Tino Gonzalez PA(321) 751-9675

  2. #2 Lulich & Attorneys

    Based in Sebastian, 20 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 261 Google reviews, the most in Melbourne.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 261 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1069 Main St, Sebastian, FL 32958
    View profile for Lulich & Attorneys(772) 589-5500

  3. #3 Easler Law PLLC

    Based in Melbourne

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 169 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 169 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    508 N Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32935
    View profile for Easler Law PLLC(321) 206-3603

  5. #5 Brevard Probate, P.A.

    Based in Melbourne

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 41 Google reviews
    Address
    1600 Sarno Rd Ste 14, Melbourne, FL 32935
    View profile for Brevard Probate, P.A.(321) 610-7419

  6. #6 Lacey Rezanka

    Based in Melbourne

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 77 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 77 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    6013 Farcenda Pl #101, Melbourne, FL 32940
    View profile for Lacey Rezanka(321) 608-0890

  7. #7 Widerman Malek, PL

    Based in Melbourne

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 122 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 122 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1990 W New Haven Ave #201, Melbourne, FL 32904
    View profile for Widerman Malek, PL(321) 255-2332

  8. #8 Vidoni Law PLLC

    Based in Cocoa, 22 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9:30 AM–3 PM · Fri 9:30 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    959 N Cocoa Blvd #5, Cocoa, FL 32922
    View profile for Vidoni Law PLLC(321) 735-7737

  9. #9 Michael A. Schneider, PLLC

    Based in Rockledge, 13 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5815 US-1 #1, Rockledge, FL 32955
    View profile for Michael A. Schneider, PLLC(321) 345-7870

  11. #11 Watson Victor M

    Based in Cocoa, 24 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    3490 US-1 ste 14d, Cocoa, FL 32926
    View profile for Watson Victor M(321) 631-1550

  12. #12 Law Offices Of Michael Sapourn

    Based in Melbourne

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insurance attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    100 Rialto Pl Suite 700, Melbourne, FL 32901
    View profile for Law Offices Of Michael Sapourn(321) 537-3175

  15. #15 Faro & Crowder, PA

    Based in Melbourne

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    700 N Wickham Rd Ste 205, Melbourne, FL 32935
    View profile for Faro & Crowder, PA(321) 784-8158

  18. #18 Liz Law PA

    Based in Melbourne

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3270 Suntree Blvd Ste 153, Melbourne, FL 32940
    View profile for Liz Law PA(321) 243-6861

  19. #19 Curtis N. Flajole PA

    Based in Rockledge, 14 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 55 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5430 Village Dr Ste 103, Rockledge, FL 32955
    View profile for Curtis N. Flajole PA(321) 248-4650

  21. #21 Zies Law

    Based in Melbourne

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    700 N Wickham Rd Ste 107, Melbourne, FL 32935
    View profile for Zies Law(321) 610-3707

  24. #24 Dill, Evans & Rhodeback

    Based in Sebastian, 20 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 53 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1565 US-1, Sebastian, FL 32958
    View profile for Dill, Evans & Rhodeback(772) 279-4440

  25. #25 Tom D Waldron Law Offices

    Based in Melbourne

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 2.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    100 W New Haven Ave, Melbourne, FL 32901
    View profile for Tom D Waldron Law Offices(321) 725-7077

How we ranked Melbourne real estate lawyers

We scored 31 Melbourne 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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked real estate lawyer in Melbourne, FL is Tino Gonzalez PA with an LFR Score of 61/100. It has 3.9★ from 16 Google reviews. Lulich & Attorneys (#2) and Easler Law PLLC (#3) follow. We ranked 31 real estate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many real estate lawyers are there in Melbourne?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 31 real estate lawyers serving Melbourne, FL. 15 of them are based in Melbourne; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which real estate lawyers in Melbourne are open 24/7?

1 ranked real estate lawyer in Melbourne posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Lulich & Attorneys (#2). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which real estate lawyers in Melbourne work on weekends?

1 of 31 ranked real estate lawyers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Lulich & Attorneys (#2). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Melbourne real estate lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 31 rated real estate lawyers in Melbourne is 4.6★, with a median of 16 reviews. Lulich & Attorneys has the most, 261 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Melbourne count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Melbourne 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 Melbourne, 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 Melbourne, 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 Melbourne?

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 Melbourne

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 31 real estate lawyers serving Melbourne.

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