63/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 151 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 Painesville, OH: 2026 rankings
24 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 Painesville: Cavell Law, LLC, LFR Score 63/100; 4.8★ from 151 Google reviews.
- 6
Open 24 hours (per Google): Perotti Law Offices LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 24.
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Most-reviewed: N.P. Weiss Law, 204 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 24 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
24 Painesville real estate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 24 rated law firms.
Most of this list also appears on the Real estate lawyers in Mentor ranking. See Real estate lawyers in Mentor
Top 10 real estate lawyers in Painesville 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 | Cavell Law, LLC | 63 | 4.8★ (151) | Lyndhurst, 16 mi away | — | Top score |
| 2 | Manning & Clair Attorneys At Law | 62 | 4.6★ (69) | Willoughby, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Schafer Law Office | 58 | 4.8★ (16) | Mentor, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Alina Law LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (10) | Solon, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Dworken & Bernstein Co, L.P.A. | 54 | 4.3★ (76) | Painesville | — | — |
| 6 | Perotti Law Offices LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (12) | Willoughby, 10 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 7 | N.P. Weiss Law | 53 | 4.8★ (204) | South Euclid, 21 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 8 | Lieberman, Dvorin & Dowd, LLC | 52 | 4.0★ (5) | Cleveland Heights, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Perotti Law Offices LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (13) | Solon, 21 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 10 | Spiros E Gonakis Co. LPA | 50 | 4.4★ (33) | Euclid, 17 mi away | — | — |
All 24 real estate lawyers in Painesville, 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 Willoughby, 10 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ 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 Mentor, 11 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Solon, 22 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 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 Painesville
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 76 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Willoughby, 10 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General practice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Euclid, 21 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 204 Google reviews, the most in Painesville.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland Heights, 21 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 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 Solon, 21 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Euclid, 17 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Painesville
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#12 Ibold & O'Brien
Based in Mentor, 11 mi away
48/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.6★ from 55 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#13 Wiles & Richards
Based in Willoughby, 11 mi away
48/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mentor, 8 mi away
48/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Euclid, 10 mi away
47/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mentor, 6 mi away
47/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mentor, 6 mi away
47/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Willoughby, 10 mi away
46/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.1★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beachwood, 23 mi away
45/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mayfield Heights, 18 mi away
44/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Euclid, 18 mi away
44/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 22 mi away
43/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 18 mi away
43/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Business attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beachwood, 22 mi away
42/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Painesville real estate lawyers
We scored 24 Painesville 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 Painesville 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 Painesville: frequently asked questions
Which real estate lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Painesville?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked real estate lawyer in Painesville, OH is Cavell Law, LLC with an LFR Score of 63/100. It has 4.8★ from 151 Google reviews. Manning & Clair Attorneys At Law (#2) and Schafer Law Office (#3) follow. We ranked 24 real estate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many real estate lawyers are there in Painesville?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 24 real estate lawyers serving Painesville, OH. 2 of them are based in Painesville; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which real estate lawyers in Painesville are open 24/7?
2 ranked real estate lawyers in Painesville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Perotti Law Offices LLC (#6) and Perotti Law Offices LLC (#9). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which real estate lawyers in Painesville work on weekends?
3 of 24 ranked real estate lawyers post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Perotti Law Offices LLC (#6), Perotti Law Offices LLC (#9) and Law Office of David A. Corrado (#19). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Painesville real estate lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 24 rated real estate lawyers in Painesville is 4.3★, with a median of 12 reviews. N.P. Weiss Law has the most, 204 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 Painesville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Painesville 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 Painesville, OH 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 Painesville, OH 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 Painesville?
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 Painesville
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 24 real estate lawyers serving Painesville.
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