66/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 81 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 Smithfield, RI: 2026 rankings
160 real estate lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Highest LFR Score in North Smithfield: Pelletier Law, LLC, LFR Score 66/100; 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 3
Open 24 hours (per Google): Elizabeth Jones Law Group P.LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 160.
- 15
Most-reviewed: Equity National Title, 1,035 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 160 ranked; ranked #15.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
160 North Smithfield real estate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 19 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 160 rated law firms.
Top 10 real estate lawyers in North Smithfield 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 | Pelletier Law, LLC | 66 | 5.0★ (81) | Lincoln, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | Top score |
| 2 | Law Offices of Philip W. Gasbarro | 65 | 5.0★ (87) | North Smithfield | — | — |
| 3 | Elizabeth Jones Law Group P.LLC | 63 | 5.0★ (52) | Worcester, 24 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 4 | Penna & Associates, LLC | 62 | 5.0★ (42) | Lincoln, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Law Office of Sarah J. Shamsuddin | 61 | 5.0★ (6) | Grafton, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Alavi + Braza, P.C. | 61 | 5.0★ (55) | Milford, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Jennifer L Caputi - Caputi Law, LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (103) | Seekonk, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Denelle Law, LLC | 61 | 4.9★ (69) | East Providence, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Michael A B Robbins Attorney at Law | 61 | 5.0★ (156) | Grafton, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Warr & Warr, PC | 60 | 4.8★ (92) | Barrington, 16 mi away | — | — |
All 160 real estate lawyers in North Smithfield, 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 North Smithfield
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ 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 Worcester, 24 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 6 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grafton, 8 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milford, 12 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seekonk, 17 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Providence, 14 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grafton, 22 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 156 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#10 Warr & Warr, PC
Based in Barrington, 16 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#11 Lima Law Offices
Based in East Providence, 15 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Warwick, 17 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Providence, 14 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#14 Thibodeau Law
Based in Cumberland, 7 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Providence, 11 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,035 Google reviews, the most in North Smithfield.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norwood, 21 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norwood, 21 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shrewsbury, 13 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Worcester, 24 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Warwick, 18 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Framingham, 22 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
#22 Iacoi Law
Based in Providence, 12 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Greenwich, 22 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wrentham, 13 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 90 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pawtucket, 10 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 15 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 160 ranked real estate lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving North Smithfield
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 Amy B. Cain | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Bottaro Injury Lawyers | 5.0★ (92) | In North Smithfield |
| DeMeo & Sullivan | 2.5★ (2) | 15 mi |
| East Coast Closing & Title | 5.0★ (1) | In North Smithfield |
| Gagliardi Mark | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Igliozzi & Reis | 4.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| John M Boehnert Law Offices | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Law Office of John D. Powers | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Lima Law Offices | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Madoff & Khoury LLP | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Nicholson & Associates | 4.0★ (4) | In North Smithfield |
| Portney Howard | 5.0★ (8) | In North Smithfield |
| S. Joshua Macktaz, Esq. | 5.0★ (1) | In North Smithfield |
| Shannon Bastarache, Esq. - Real Estate Attorney | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Shapiro Dorry Masterson, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Stephen M. Miller & Associates | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| The Northeast Law Center | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Timothy S. Ahearn Law Offices | 4.6★ (39) | In North Smithfield |
| Turcotte Law Office | In North Smithfield | |
| Vincent Rinaldi, Esq. | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
How we ranked North Smithfield real estate lawyers
We scored 160 North Smithfield 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 Smithfield 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 Smithfield: frequently asked questions
Which real estate lawyer has the highest LFR Score in North Smithfield?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked real estate lawyer in North Smithfield, RI is Pelletier Law, LLC with an LFR Score of 66/100. It has 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Law Offices of Philip W. Gasbarro (#2) and Elizabeth Jones Law Group P.LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 160 real estate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many real estate lawyers are there in North Smithfield?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 160 real estate lawyers serving North Smithfield, RI. 1 of them is based in North Smithfield; 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 Smithfield are open 24/7?
9 ranked real estate lawyers in North Smithfield post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Elizabeth Jones Law Group P.LLC (#3), Gilstein Kinder & Levin LLP (#12) and Robinson Law Associates, LLC (#20). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which real estate lawyers in North Smithfield work on weekends?
19 of 160 ranked real estate lawyers post Saturday hours and 13 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Pelletier Law, LLC (#1), Elizabeth Jones Law Group P.LLC (#3) and Law Office of Sarah J. Shamsuddin (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do North Smithfield real estate lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 160 rated real estate lawyers in North Smithfield is 4.8★, with a median of 14 reviews. Equity National Title has the most, 1,035 reviews, and ranks #15. 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 Smithfield count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the North Smithfield 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 Smithfield, RI 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 Smithfield, RI 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 Smithfield?
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 Smithfield
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 160 real estate lawyers serving North Smithfield.
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