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Real Estate Lawyers in Port Washington, WI: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Port Washington: Roney & Knupp, LLC, LFR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 68 Google reviews.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Prestige Law Office, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 40.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Prestige Law Office, 162 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 40 ranked; ranked #2.

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

40 Port Washington real estate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 40 rated law firms.

Top 10 real estate lawyers in Port Washington 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 Port Washington at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Roney & Knupp, LLC604.8★ (68)Milwaukee, 24 mi away—Top score
2Prestige Law Office595.0★ (162)Wauwatosa, 23 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours, Most reviews
3Heller Law Offices, LLC585.0★ (29)Milwaukee, 24 mi away——
4Margerie Law LLC | Estate Planning Milwaukee565.0★ (114)Wauwatosa, 24 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Farrow Legal sc555.0★ (8)Milwaukee, 24 mi awayEvenings—
6Osinga Law Offices SC554.3★ (11)Brookfield, 23 mi away——
7Van Slett Law, LLC535.0★ (72)Brookfield, 23 mi awaySat—
8Schloemer Law Firm, S.C.534.7★ (83)West Bend, 16 mi away——
9Law Offices of James A. Hiller534.8★ (109)Milwaukee, 22 mi away——
10Paul Margerie Estate Planning Attorney535.0★ (14)Wauwatosa, 14 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

All 40 real estate lawyers in Port Washington, 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.

Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Port Washington

    Based in Milwaukee, 24 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 68 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1031 N Astor St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
  2. Based in Wauwatosa, 23 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 162 Google reviews, the most in Port Washington.

    • 5.0★ from 162 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    11220 W Burleigh St Ste M117, Wauwatosa, WI 53222
  3. Based in Milwaukee, 24 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1031 N Astor St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
  4. Based in Milwaukee, 24 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    777 N Jefferson St Ste 408, Milwaukee, WI 53202
  5. Based in Brookfield, 23 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    • 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    13500 W Capitol Dr Ste 201, Brookfield, WI 53005
  6. Based in Brookfield, 23 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    13500 W Capitol Dr Ste 201, Brookfield, WI 53005
  7. Based in Milwaukee, 24 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 71 Google reviews.

    • 4.8★ from 71 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    826 N Plankinton Ave #600, Milwaukee, WI 53203
  8. Based in Milwaukee, 24 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    740 N Plankinton Ave Unit 800, Milwaukee, WI 53203
  9. Based in Menomonee Falls, 19 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 89 Google reviews.

    • 4.2★ from 89 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    N88W16783 Main St, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
  10. Based in Grafton, 7 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 3.9★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1650 9th Ave, Grafton, WI 53024
  11. Based in Milwaukee, 25 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Civil law attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    313 N Plankinton Ave Unit 429, Milwaukee, WI 53203
  12. Based in Milwaukee, 23 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1626 W Fond du Lac Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53205
  13. Based in Brookfield, 23 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.1★ from 41 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    13620 W Capitol Dr, Brookfield, WI 53005
  14. Based in Milwaukee, 24 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    330 E Kilbourn Ave #1017, Milwaukee, WI 53202

All 40 real estate lawyers

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #40, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

real estate lawyers in Port Washington, ranks 26 to 40
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Vanden Heuvel & Dineen, S.C.463.9★ (10)16 mi
27Hale Lammiman Group, Ltd465.0★ (13)24 mi
28C.H. Law LLC465.0★ (11)25 mi
29Niebler, Pyzyk, Carrig, Jelenchick & Hanley LLP453.7★ (9)19 mi
30Mallery s.c.454.5★ (12)24 mi
31Strand Law, LLC454.3★ (6)18 mi
32Mawicke & Goisman, S.C.453.7★ (15)23 mi
33Swanson Sweet LLP445.0★ (6)24 mi
34Stupar, Schuster & Bartell, S.C.443.3★ (12)24 mi
35Umpleby Law Office & Jaeger Law Office, Not A Partnership441.6★ (7)17 mi
36Germanotta & Shillinglaw444.2★ (5)23 mi
37Foley & Lardner LLP433.3★ (6)24 mi
38Meissner Tierney Fisher & Nichols S.C.435.0★ (3)24 mi
39O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.423.7★ (3)24 mi
40Attorney Catherine La Fleur412.0★ (3)25 mi

Also serving Port Washington

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.

Unranked real estate lawyers serving Port Washington
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Antoine, Hoeft & Eberhardt, S.C.4.7★ (13)In Port Washington
Bass & Moglowsky19 mi
Demet Law Firm LLP4.0★ (1)22 mi
Devorkin & Company LLC11 mi
Ehlinger Law Office5.0★ (2)17 mi
Gruen Gerald AIn Port Washington
Halloin Law Group, S.C.5.0★ (1)24 mi
Huiras Farrell Antoine ScIn Port Washington
Koenen & Meyer Law Office: Koenen James J1.0★ (2)In Port Washington
Kranitz & Philipp Law Offices5.0★ (1)7 mi
Michael S. Murray19 mi
O'Neil Cannon Hollman DejongIn Port Washington
Olmr Law Office, L.L.C. - Criminal Defense3.9★ (9)In Port Washington
Patterson Jeffrey P12 mi
Penkwitz Law Office4.1★ (13)In Port Washington
Perry Lieuallen LLC4.9★ (9)In Port Washington
Popp Law Office5.0★ (2)In Port Washington
Stippich Selin & Cain, LLC1.0★ (1)8 mi
The Fernandes Law Firm5.0★ (1)23 mi
Van Severen Law Office, S.C.5.0★ (1)In Port Washington

How we ranked Port Washington real estate lawyers

We scored 40 Port Washington 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 Port Washington 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 Port Washington: frequently asked questions

Which real estate lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Port Washington?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked real estate lawyer in Port Washington, WI is Roney & Knupp, LLC with an LFR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 68 Google reviews. Prestige Law Office (#2) and Heller Law Offices, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 40 real estate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many real estate lawyers are there in Port Washington?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 40 real estate lawyers serving Port Washington, WI. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which real estate lawyers in Port Washington are open 24/7?

3 ranked real estate lawyers in Port Washington post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Prestige Law Office (#2), Scherr & Scherr, LLP (#14) and Daryl W. Laatsch, S.C. (#19). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which real estate lawyers in Port Washington work on weekends?

6 of 40 ranked real estate lawyers post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Prestige Law Office (#2), Margerie Law LLC | Estate Planning Milwaukee (#4) and Van Slett Law, LLC (#7). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Port Washington real estate lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 40 rated real estate lawyers in Port Washington is 4.4★, with a median of 15 reviews. Prestige Law Office has the most, 162 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 Port Washington count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Port Washington 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 Port Washington, WI 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 Port Washington, WI 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 Port Washington?

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 Port Washington

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 40 real estate lawyers serving Port Washington.