72/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 248 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 Rutherford, NJ: 2026 rankings
1,023 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 Rutherford: Law Firm of Earl P. White, LFR Score 72/100; 5.0★ from 248 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Open 24 hours (per Google): The Law Office of Frank J. Aita LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 1,023.
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Most-reviewed: Zimmet Law Group P.C., 825 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 1,023 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
1,023 Rutherford real estate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 94 are open 24/7, 183 open Saturdays and 150 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 1,023 rated law firms.
Top 10 real estate lawyers in Rutherford 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 | Law Firm of Earl P. White | 72 | 5.0★ (248) | Rutherford | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | The Law Office of Frank J. Aita LLC | 70 | 5.0★ (181) | Jersey City, 8 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 3 | Neil H. Kupferman, Esq., PC | Real Estate Attorney and Business Lawyer | 67 | 5.0★ (91) | Brooklyn, 13 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 4 | Zimmet Law Group P.C. | 67 | 4.9★ (825) | New York City, 8 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Movtady Law Office, P.C. | 67 | 5.0★ (129) | New York City, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Juzmeski Law Firm, P.A. | 66 | 4.9★ (225) | Hackensack, 7 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Chaves Perlowitz Luftig LLP | 66 | 4.9★ (710) | New York City, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Law Office of Gerald P. Rizzo Esq. | 65 | 5.0★ (56) | Hasbrouck Heights, 1 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Sishodia PLLC | Real Estate Attorney and Estate Planning Lawyer | 65 | 5.0★ (131) | New York City, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Kambo Law, PLLC | 65 | 4.8★ (53) | Jersey City, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
All 1,023 real estate lawyers in Rutherford, 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 Jersey City, 8 mi away
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 181 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brooklyn, 13 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in New York City, 8 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 825 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in New York City, 8 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 129 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 Hackensack, 7 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 225 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in New York City, 10 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 710 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hasbrouck Heights, 1 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 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 New York City, 9 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 131 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#10 Kambo Law, PLLC
Based in Jersey City, 7 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ozone Park, 17 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 113 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Astoria, 11 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 218 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ridgewood, 12 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#14 Joel Furst, ESQ.
Based in Saddle Brook, 5 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 123 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#15 Avenue Law Firm
Based in New York City, 8 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 174 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lyndhurst, 1 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 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 Paramus, 7 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in New York City, 9 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Staten Island, 14 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in New York City, 8 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 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.
Based in Jamaica, 18 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 619 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#22 Allen Law, P.C.
Based in New York City, 8 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 109 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elizabeth, 12 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 175 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in New York City, 8 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 120 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#25 The Howard Law
Based in New York City, 8 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 25 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 1,023 ranked real estate lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Rutherford
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bruinooge & Associates | In Rutherford | |
| Bruno & Ferraro | 4.9★ (248) | In Rutherford |
| Clark Law Firm, P.C. | 5.0★ (11) | In Rutherford |
| Doyaga and O'Shea Attorneys at Law | 5.0★ (6) | In Rutherford |
| Eliane Russotti, LLC Attorney at Law | 5.0★ (1) | In Rutherford |
| Ferry Street Realty LLC | In Rutherford | |
| Gaeta & Friedman, LLC | 5.0★ (20) | In Rutherford |
| GOXHAJ Law Firm PLLC | 5.0★ (64) | In Rutherford |
| Hwang Law Firm LLC | 4.0★ (4) | In Rutherford |
| James H Cleary | 3.0★ (2) | In Rutherford |
| Katz Elder Law | 5.0★ (1) | In Rutherford |
| Kipp & Allen LLC | 2.7★ (7) | In Rutherford |
| Mehl Legal - Jonathan R. Mehl, ESQ | 4.8★ (16) | In Rutherford |
| Reana Garcia Law Group | 4.7★ (19) | In Rutherford |
| Ritchie Dennis | 5.0★ (3) | In Rutherford |
| Scura, Wigfield, Heyer, Cammarota & Gonzalez, LLP | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| The Law Office Of Daniel Jurkovic, P.C. Certified Elder Law Attorney. | 3.0★ (4) | In Rutherford |
| The Law Office of Patrick Trainor, Esq., LLC | 3.4★ (5) | In Rutherford |
| Thorn Law Group | 4.5★ (16) | In Rutherford |
| Yampaglia Law, PC | 4.9★ (134) | In Rutherford |
How we ranked Rutherford real estate lawyers
We scored 1,023 Rutherford 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 Rutherford 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 Rutherford: frequently asked questions
Which real estate lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Rutherford?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked real estate lawyer in Rutherford, NJ is Law Firm of Earl P. White with an LFR Score of 72/100. It has 5.0★ from 248 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. The Law Office of Frank J. Aita LLC (#2) and Neil H. Kupferman, Esq., PC | Real Estate Attorney and Business Lawyer (#3) follow. We ranked 1,023 real estate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many real estate lawyers are there in Rutherford?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 1,023 real estate lawyers serving Rutherford, NJ. 1 of them is based in Rutherford; 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 Rutherford are open 24/7?
94 ranked real estate lawyers in Rutherford post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Law Firm of Earl P. White (#1), The Law Office of Frank J. Aita LLC (#2) and Neil H. Kupferman, Esq., PC | Real Estate Attorney and Business Lawyer (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which real estate lawyers in Rutherford work on weekends?
183 of 1,023 ranked real estate lawyers post Saturday hours and 150 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Law Firm of Earl P. White (#1), The Law Office of Frank J. Aita LLC (#2) and Neil H. Kupferman, Esq., PC | Real Estate Attorney and Business Lawyer (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Rutherford real estate lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 1,023 rated real estate lawyers in Rutherford is 4.8★, with a median of 20 reviews. Zimmet Law Group P.C. has the most, 825 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Rutherford count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Rutherford 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 Rutherford, NJ 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 Rutherford, NJ 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 Rutherford?
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 Rutherford
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 1,023 real estate lawyers serving Rutherford.
- November 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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