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Real Estate Lawyers in South Houston, TX: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in South Houston: Texas Real Estate & Business Law Firm PLLC, LFR Score 65/100; 4.8★ from 257 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 8

    Open 24 hours (per Google): The Hatchett Law Firm, PLLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #8 of 128.

  3. 8

    Most-reviewed: The Hatchett Law Firm, PLLC, 382 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 128 ranked; ranked #8.

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

128 South Houston real estate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 20 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 128 rated law firms.

Most of this list also appears on the Real estate lawyers in Sugar Land ranking. See Real estate lawyers in Sugar Land

Top 10 real estate lawyers in South Houston 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 South Houston at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Texas Real Estate & Business Law Firm PLLC654.8★ (257)Houston, 19 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsTop score
2Evictions TX625.0★ (22)The Woodlands, 13 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3David J Willis Attorney624.8★ (206)Houston, 16 mi away——
4AWA Law Firm614.9★ (84)Houston, 13 mi away——
5Quadros, Migl & Kilmer PLLC615.0★ (55)Houston, 10 mi away——
6The Weaver Law Firm614.7★ (171)Houston, 16 mi away——
7Chavana Law, PLLC614.6★ (206)Houston, 16 mi away——
8The Hatchett Law Firm, PLLC614.9★ (382)Pearland, 12 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours, Most reviews
9Integrity Law Group PLLC615.0★ (76)Houston, 17 mi away——
10Haack Law Firm PLLC595.0★ (8)Houston, 9 mi awaySat—

All 128 real estate lawyers in South Houston, 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.

  2. #2 Evictions TX

    Based in The Woodlands, 13 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 10 AM–5 PM
    View profile for Evictions TX(281) 387-6594

  4. #4 AWA Law Firm

    Based in Houston, 13 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    540 Heights Blvd, Houston, TX 77007
    View profile for AWA Law Firm(713) 581-1150

  6. #6 The Weaver Law Firm

    Based in Houston, 16 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 171 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 171 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1800 Bering Dr #1050, Houston, TX 77057
    View profile for The Weaver Law Firm(713) 572-4900

  7. #7 Chavana Law, PLLC

    Based in Houston, 16 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 206 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 206 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2702 Little York Rd, Houston, TX 77093
    View profile for Chavana Law, PLLC(713) 766-6143

  10. #10 Haack Law Firm PLLC

    Based in Houston, 9 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 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–Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2339 Commerce St Ste 158, Houston, TX 77002
    View profile for Haack Law Firm PLLC(281) 415-4808

  12. #12 Porter Law Firm

    Based in Houston, 16 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    • 4.2★ from 59 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2603 Augusta Dr #900, Houston, TX 77057
    View profile for Porter Law Firm(713) 621-0700

  16. #16 Jarrett Law Firm, PLLC

    Based in Houston, 15 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    • 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3033 Chimney Rock Rd #610, Houston, TX 77056
    View profile for Jarrett Law Firm, PLLC(346) 683-2240

  17. #17 Joseph P. Montalbano, P.C.

    Based in Houston, 10 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2525 Bay Area Blvd #310, Houston, TX 77058
    View profile for Joseph P. Montalbano, P.C.(281) 488-1656

  22. #22 The Buyer's Lawyer

    Based in Houston, 13 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    540 Heights Blvd, Houston, TX 77007
    View profile for The Buyer's Lawyer(713) 300-5169

How we ranked South Houston real estate lawyers

We scored 128 South Houston 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 South Houston 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 South Houston: frequently asked questions

Which real estate lawyer has the highest LFR Score in South Houston?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked real estate lawyer in South Houston, TX is Texas Real Estate & Business Law Firm PLLC with an LFR Score of 65/100. It has 4.8★ from 257 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Evictions TX (#2) and David J Willis Attorney (#3) follow. We ranked 128 real estate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many real estate lawyers are there in South Houston?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 128 real estate lawyers serving South Houston, TX. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which real estate lawyers in South Houston are open 24/7?

11 ranked real estate lawyers in South Houston post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are The Hatchett Law Firm, PLLC (#8), Vestige Law - Real Estate & Business Law Attorneys (#18) and C. Patrick Ngwolo & Associates, PLLC (#21). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which real estate lawyers in South Houston work on weekends?

20 of 128 ranked real estate lawyers post Saturday hours and 13 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Texas Real Estate & Business Law Firm PLLC (#1), Evictions TX (#2) and The Hatchett Law Firm, PLLC (#8). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do South Houston real estate lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 128 rated real estate lawyers in South Houston is 4.7★, with a median of 19 reviews. The Hatchett Law Firm, PLLC has the most, 382 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 South Houston count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the South Houston 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 South Houston, TX 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 South Houston, TX 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 South Houston?

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 South Houston

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 128 real estate lawyers serving South Houston.

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