63/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Real Estate Lawyers in North Port, FL: 2026 rankings
34 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 North Port: Wellbaum Law P.A., LFR Score 63/100; 4.8★ from 70 Google reviews.
- 9
Open 24 hours (per Google): Bradly Linenberg, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #9 of 34.
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Most-reviewed: Ledbetter Cowan Law Group, 348 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 34 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
34 North Port real estate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 34 rated law firms.
Top 10 real estate lawyers in North Port 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 | Wellbaum Law P.A. | 63 | 4.8★ (70) | Englewood, 9 mi away | — | Top score |
| 2 | Miller Legacy Legal PLLC | 63 | 5.0★ (10) | Port Charlotte, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Berlin Patten Ebling, PLLC | 63 | 4.8★ (84) | Venice, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | WIDEIKIS, BENEDICT & BERNTSSON, LLC - THE BIG W LAW FIRM | 61 | 4.3★ (54) | Englewood, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Gibson Kohl P.L. | 59 | 4.0★ (5) | North Port | — | — |
| 6 | McCullough Legal Services | 59 | 5.0★ (40) | Sarasota, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Ledbetter Cowan Law Group | 56 | 4.9★ (348) | Venice, 13 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 8 | Goldman, Tiseo & Sturges Attorneys at Law | 56 | 4.9★ (240) | Port Charlotte, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Bradly Linenberg | 56 | 5.0★ (27) | Punta Gorda, 14 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 10 | Ernest W. Sturges, Jr., Esq. Real Estate Attorney | 56 | 3.7★ (3) | Port Charlotte, 11 mi away | — | — |
All 34 real estate lawyers in North Port, 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 Port Charlotte, 9 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 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, 12 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 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 Englewood, 9 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Port
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 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 Sarasota, 23 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 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 Venice, 13 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 348 Google reviews, the most in North Port.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Charlotte, 11 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 240 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Punta Gorda, 14 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate agent”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Charlotte, 11 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 3 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, 18 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 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.
Based in North Port
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate agent”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Port
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Charlotte, 6 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sarasota, 25 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 301 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Port
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Punta Gorda, 14 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Venice, 13 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Charlotte, 5 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Englewood, 10 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Charlotte, 6 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Punta Gorda, 14 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Charlotte, 6 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Venice, 14 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Legal services”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sarasota, 24 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Civil law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
All 34 real estate lawyers
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #34, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Ball Law, PA: Lance Ball | 49 | 4.2★ (5) | 6 mi |
| 27 | Law Offices of Dean Hanewinckel, P.A. | 48 | 4.0★ (8) | 9 mi |
| 28 | Kevin G. Staas, Attorney-at-Law | 48 | 4.5★ (8) | 13 mi |
| 29 | Staas Law Group, PLLC (formerly Mazzeo & Staas) | 48 | 5.0★ (6) | 13 mi |
| 30 | Albert J. Tiseo, Jr., Esq. Civil Law Attorney | 47 | 4.0★ (4) | 11 mi |
| 31 | Mary Lynn Desjarlais, PA | 46 | 4.6★ (11) | 23 mi |
| 32 | Britton Andrew J PA Atty | 46 | 3.7★ (3) | 14 mi |
| 33 | The Law Office of Burt H. Stutchin | 46 | 4.3★ (9) | 23 mi |
| 34 | Siegel Law Firm - Mark D. Siegel, Esq. | 45 | 3.7★ (3) | 25 mi |
Also serving North Port
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anastasiya Patel Law | 5.0★ (13) | In North Port |
| Bogle Law, P.A. | 4.4★ (30) | In North Port |
| Boohoff Law, P.A. - Auto Accident Lawyers | 4.9★ (237) | In North Port |
| Castro Potts Law Firm | 5.0★ (93) | In North Port |
| Esquire Land Title of Sarasota County | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Farr Law Firm | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| FLORIDA ATTORNEY REALTY, INC | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| HALE LAW - ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS | 5.0★ (20) | In North Port |
| J. Cole Brewer, P.A. | 4.9★ (8) | In North Port |
| John Charles Heekin | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Kremenchuker Law Group | Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyers | 4.6★ (11) | In North Port |
| Law Offices of Aubrey Mitchell PLLC | 3.0★ (2) | In North Port |
| LIFE PLANNING LAW FIRM, PA - North Port location | 5.0★ (1) | In North Port |
| Linser Law, PLLC | 5.0★ (1) | In North Port |
| Menard Business Solutions | In North Port | |
| MMC Law & Title, P.A. | 4.2★ (5) | In North Port |
| North Port Injury Law | 3.0★ (2) | In North Port |
| Raymond S Grimm Esq. P.A. | 3.0★ (31) | In North Port |
| Van Duren Law, PLLC | 5.0★ (48) | In North Port |
| Wallack Law Firm | 1.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
How we ranked North Port real estate lawyers
We scored 34 North Port 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 North Port 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 North Port: frequently asked questions
Which real estate lawyer has the highest LFR Score in North Port?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked real estate lawyer in North Port, FL is Wellbaum Law P.A. with an LFR Score of 63/100. It has 4.8★ from 70 Google reviews. Miller Legacy Legal PLLC (#2) and Berlin Patten Ebling, PLLC (#3) follow. We ranked 34 real estate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many real estate lawyers are there in North Port?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 34 real estate lawyers serving North Port, FL. 4 of them are based in North Port; 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 North Port are open 24/7?
1 ranked real estate lawyer in North Port posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Bradly Linenberg (#9). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which real estate lawyers in North Port work on weekends?
3 of 34 ranked real estate lawyers post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Miller Legacy Legal PLLC (#2), Bradly Linenberg (#9) and Tricia Bramble, Realtor® - Keller Williams Island Life Real Estate (#12). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do North Port real estate lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 34 rated real estate lawyers in North Port is 4.6★, with a median of 20 reviews. Ledbetter Cowan Law Group has the most, 348 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 North Port count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the North Port 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 North Port, 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 North Port, 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 North Port?
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 North Port
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 34 real estate lawyers serving North Port.
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