67/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 284 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 Ottawa, ON: 2026 rankings
48 real estate lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Highest LFR Score in Ottawa: Stephen Francispillai- Francispillai Law, LFR Score 67/100; 4.8★ from 284 Google reviews.
- 7
Most-reviewed: Real Estate Lawyers.ca LLP, 558 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 48 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
48 Ottawa real estate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 48 rated law firms.
Top 10 real estate lawyers in Ottawa 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 | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stephen Francispillai- Francispillai Law | 67 | 4.8★ (284) | Ottawa | Top score |
| 2 | Delaney's Law Firm | 66 | 4.8★ (173) | Ottawa | — |
| 3 | Amer Ali Law | 66 | 5.0★ (394) | Queenswood Heights, 19 km away | — |
| 4 | Erikson Law Firm | 66 | 5.0★ (163) | Nepean, 9 km away | — |
| 5 | Stephane Cote Real Estate Lawyer/Avocat | 64 | 4.7★ (58) | Ottawa | — |
| 6 | Guertin Poirier Avocates / Lawyers | 64 | 4.7★ (57) | Ottawa | — |
| 7 | Real Estate Lawyers.ca LLP | 63 | 4.8★ (558) | Ottawa | Most reviews |
| 8 | Peters Law Group | 63 | 4.8★ (33) | Ottawa | — |
| 9 | Liz Ham Law Office | 61 | 5.0★ (13) | Ottawa | — |
| 10 | Guy Le Madec | 61 | 4.7★ (12) | Ottawa | — |
All 48 real estate lawyers in Ottawa, 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 Ottawa
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 173 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#3 Amer Ali Law
Based in Queenswood Heights, 19 km away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 394 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nepean, 9 km away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 163 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 558 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Legal services”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#10 Guy Le Madec
Based in Ottawa
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ 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 Ottawa
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 222 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Legal services”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nepean, 7 km away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 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.
#14 B Turner Law
Based in Ottawa
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 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.
Based in Kanata, 19 km away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ 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 Ottawa
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 126 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 134 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#19 Kirk Law Office
Based in Ottawa
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General practice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#20 Dabros Law
Based in Ottawa
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 147 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kanata, 19 km away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#24 Sean Kelly Law
Based in Ottawa
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Legal services”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
All 48 real estate lawyers
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #48, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s | 54 | 4.0★ (31) | In Ottawa |
| 27 | Sidak Sandhu Law | 54 | 5.0★ (39) | 5 km |
| 28 | Brazeau Seller Law | 53 | 4.8★ (26) | In Ottawa |
| 29 | LMS Lawyers LLP | 53 | 4.2★ (80) | In Ottawa |
| 30 | Francis Mehr LLP | 53 | 4.3★ (56) | In Ottawa |
| 31 | Adam Miller Kelly Law Firm | 53 | 4.8★ (85) | 18 km |
| 32 | Kelly Santini LLP | 52 | 4.2★ (45) | In Ottawa |
| 33 | Habib & Associates Law Office | 52 | 4.2★ (39) | In Ottawa |
| 34 | Simmonds Law | 52 | 4.7★ (19) | In Ottawa |
| 35 | Sicotte Guilbault Legal Services | 52 | 3.9★ (92) | In Ottawa |
| 36 | TLC Legal Professional Corporation | 52 | 4.8★ (51) | 17 km |
| 37 | Anders Law - A Tradition of Trust | 51 | 4.6★ (14) | In Ottawa |
| 38 | Jackson Legal PC | 51 | 4.1★ (22) | In Ottawa |
| 39 | Peter Okakpu Legal | 51 | 4.8★ (10) | In Ottawa |
| 40 | Wiseberglaw | 51 | 4.6★ (11) | In Ottawa |
| 41 | Smutylo Law | 51 | 2.8★ (4) | In Ottawa |
| 42 | Rasmussen Starr Ruddy LLP | 51 | 3.7★ (33) | In Ottawa |
| 43 | Dimitrov Law Professional Corporation | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | In Ottawa |
| 44 | Altair Law | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | In Ottawa |
| 45 | Vasquez Law | 48 | 5.0★ (4) | 9 km |
| 46 | Law Office of Kathleen Robichaud | 47 | 4.3★ (8) | 21 km |
| 47 | Marks Law | 46 | 5.0★ (3) | 19 km |
| 48 | Avocate Rockland - Marie-Josée Gauthier Law | 44 | 3.2★ (19) | 35 km |
Also serving Ottawa
20 more real estate lawyers within 40 km 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Badre Law Professional Corporation | 5.0★ (317) | In Ottawa |
| Binny Law | 4.8★ (75) | In Ottawa |
| Blachford Tax Law | 4.9★ (69) | In Ottawa |
| Clayton Law Professional Corporation | 4.9★ (79) | In Ottawa |
| Dimitri Trofimoff Lawyer | 4.9★ (238) | In Ottawa |
| DNG Law | 5.0★ (193) | In Ottawa |
| Farber Robillard Leith LLP | 4.0★ (101) | In Ottawa |
| Grenier Law (& Notary Public) | 4.9★ (87) | In Ottawa |
| Kelly Santini LLP (West End) | 4.8★ (117) | In Ottawa |
| Ken Hoyt Law | 4.8★ (103) | In Ottawa |
| KMH Lawyers | 4.7★ (183) | In Ottawa |
| Marwah Law | 5.0★ (480) | In Ottawa |
| McGuinty Law Offices Professional Corporation | 4.4★ (93) | In Ottawa |
| NAV LAW FIRM | 4.9★ (112) | In Ottawa |
| Nelligan Law | 4.7★ (291) | In Ottawa |
| Samfiru Tumarkin LLP Ottawa Employment Lawyers | 4.8★ (270) | In Ottawa |
| Tamanna Pandit Law | 4.9★ (69) | In Ottawa |
| TDJ Law Ottawa | 4.8★ (261) | In Ottawa |
| Tierney Stauffer LLP | 4.8★ (84) | In Ottawa |
| Williams Litigation Lawyers LLP | 4.9★ (149) | In Ottawa |
How we ranked Ottawa real estate lawyers
We scored 48 Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa: frequently asked questions
Which real estate lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Ottawa?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked real estate lawyer in Ottawa, ON is Stephen Francispillai- Francispillai Law with an LFR Score of 67/100. It has 4.8★ from 284 Google reviews. Delaney's Law Firm (#2) and Amer Ali Law (#3) follow. We ranked 48 real estate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many real estate lawyers are there in Ottawa?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 48 real estate lawyers serving Ottawa, ON. 36 of them are based in Ottawa; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
What Google rating do Ottawa real estate lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 48 rated real estate lawyers in Ottawa is 4.8★, with a median of 38 reviews. Real Estate Lawyers.ca LLP has the most, 558 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 Ottawa count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Ottawa city centre, 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 Ottawa, ON charge?
Real estate lawyers usually charge a flat fee for a purchase, sale or refinance, plus disbursements such as title searches and registration. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.
Do I need a lawyer to buy a house?
In most provinces a lawyer (or, in British Columbia, a notary public) handles the transfer and registration of title for a purchase. This is general information, not legal advice.
How is this list of real estate lawyers in Ottawa, ON 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 Ottawa?
No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your province (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some province). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.
Update log for Ottawa
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 48 real estate lawyers serving Ottawa.
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