66/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 175 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 Richmond Hill, ON: 2026 rankings
497 real estate lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Highest LFR Score in Richmond Hill: Barbarian Law, LFR Score 66/100; 5.0★ from 175 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 5
Open 24 hours (per Google): Harriet Altman, Real Estate Lawyer, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 497.
- 24
Most-reviewed: Dave Elfassy Real Estate, 650 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 497 ranked; ranked #24.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
497 Richmond Hill real estate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 18 are open 24/7, 85 open Saturdays and 39 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 497 rated law firms.
Top 10 real estate lawyers in Richmond Hill 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 | Barbarian Law | 66 | 5.0★ (175) | Aurora, 14 km away | Sat · Sun | Top score |
| 2 | ARG Law Office | 66 | 4.9★ (406) | Scarborough, 16 km away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Harnaaz Law Professional Corporation - Real Estate Lawyer & Notary Public | 65 | 5.0★ (206) | Mississauga, 29 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | HomeLegalCost | 65 | 4.8★ (206) | Richmond Hill | — | — |
| 5 | Harriet Altman, Real Estate Lawyer | 64 | 5.0★ (11) | East York, 9 km away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 6 | Dorothee Ng, Real Estate and Business Lawyer | 64 | 4.9★ (148) | Richmond Hill | Evenings | — |
| 7 | Perera Law | 63 | 4.9★ (193) | Brampton, 33 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | De Krupe Law | 63 | 4.9★ (203) | Vaughan, 13 km away | — | — |
| 9 | Insight Law Professional Corporation | 63 | 4.9★ (108) | Toronto, 19 km away | Sun | — |
| 10 | David Botnick | 63 | 4.9★ (61) | North York, 14 km away | Sun · Evenings | — |
All 497 real estate lawyers in Richmond Hill, 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 Scarborough, 16 km away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 406 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mississauga, 29 km away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 206 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond Hill
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 206 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 York, 9 km away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond Hill
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 148 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#7 Perera Law
Based in Brampton, 33 km away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 193 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#8 De Krupe Law
Based in Vaughan, 13 km away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 203 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Toronto, 19 km away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#10 David Botnick
Based in North York, 14 km away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 61 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 York, 18 km away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 331 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#12 De Krupe Law
Based in Newmarket, 21 km away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#13 Hax Law
Based in Etobicoke, 20 km away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 36 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 Toronto, 24 km away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 189 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scarborough, 15 km away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#16 Vakili Law Group
Based in North York, 7 km away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 118 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#17 Simple Closings
Based in Willowdale, 11 km away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vaughan, 11 km away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 128 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Toronto, 24 km away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 161 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#20 Jay Teichman
Based in North York, 11 km away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ 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 North York, 12 km away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 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 North York, 12 km away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond Hill
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.5★ from 158 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 Vaughan, 7 km away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 650 Google reviews, the most in Richmond Hill.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Etobicoke, 26 km away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 117 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 497 ranked real estate lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Richmond Hill
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmari Law Firm | 4.9★ (196) | In Richmond Hill |
| Anthony Family Law | 4.8★ (84) | In Richmond Hill |
| Baghbani Law Professional Corporation | 4.5★ (94) | In Richmond Hill |
| Barrett Tax Law | 4.6★ (96) | In Richmond Hill |
| Chenani Law Professional Corporation | 5.0★ (79) | In Richmond Hill |
| Hadian Law Professional Corporation | 5.0★ (85) | In Richmond Hill |
| Helika Visa, Immigration & Citizenship Service Inc. | 5.0★ (236) | In Richmond Hill |
| Iacobelli Law Firm | 4.9★ (135) | In Richmond Hill |
| Jalili Law Firm P.C. | 4.8★ (169) | In Richmond Hill |
| Lawyer UP Canada | 4.8★ (166) | In Richmond Hill |
| Mirian Law Firm | 4.8★ (150) | In Richmond Hill |
| Norton Law PC | 4.8★ (69) | In Richmond Hill |
| REALTUS LAW | 5.0★ (76) | In Richmond Hill |
| Rula Morcos Notary Public & Commissioner of Oaths | 5.0★ (515) | In Richmond Hill |
| Siu Law Professional Corporation | 5.0★ (163) | In Richmond Hill |
| Stephen H. Shub Professional Corporation - Main Office | 4.9★ (120) | In Richmond Hill |
| Sunny C. Ho, Barrister & Solicitor, Notary Public | 4.8★ (159) | In Richmond Hill |
| Vista Law LLP (formerly known as Jae Park Law) | 4.9★ (122) | In Richmond Hill |
| Vosooghi Law Professional Corporation | 4.7★ (73) | In Richmond Hill |
| What The Law | 4.7★ (881) | In Richmond Hill |
How we ranked Richmond Hill real estate lawyers
We scored 497 Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill: frequently asked questions
Which real estate lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Richmond Hill?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked real estate lawyer in Richmond Hill, ON is Barbarian Law with an LFR Score of 66/100. It has 5.0★ from 175 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. ARG Law Office (#2) and Harnaaz Law Professional Corporation - Real Estate Lawyer & Notary Public (#3) follow. We ranked 497 real estate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many real estate lawyers are there in Richmond Hill?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 497 real estate lawyers serving Richmond Hill, ON. 8 of them are based in Richmond Hill; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which real estate lawyers in Richmond Hill are open 24/7?
18 ranked real estate lawyers in Richmond Hill post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Harriet Altman, Real Estate Lawyer (#5). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which real estate lawyers in Richmond Hill work on weekends?
85 of 497 ranked real estate lawyers post Saturday hours and 39 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Barbarian Law (#1), ARG Law Office (#2) and Harnaaz Law Professional Corporation - Real Estate Lawyer & Notary Public (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Richmond Hill real estate lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 497 rated real estate lawyers in Richmond Hill is 4.8★, with a median of 42 reviews. Dave Elfassy Real Estate has the most, 650 reviews, and ranks #24. 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 Richmond Hill count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill, 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 Richmond Hill, 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 Richmond Hill?
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 Richmond Hill
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 497 real estate lawyers serving Richmond Hill.
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