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Real Estate Lawyers in South Suffolk, VA: 2026 rankings

21 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 Suffolk: Reeds Real Estate, LFR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 150 Google reviews.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Randall, McClenney & Daniels, P.C., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 21.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: Randall, McClenney & Daniels, P.C., 459 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 21 ranked; ranked #3.

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

21 South Suffolk real estate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 21 rated law firms.

Top 10 real estate lawyers in South Suffolk 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 Suffolk at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Reeds Real Estate635.0★ (150)Chesapeake, 14 mi away—Top score
2Randall, McClenney & Daniels, P.C.634.7★ (287)Suffolk, 1 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Randall, McClenney & Daniels, P.C.584.8★ (459)Suffolk, 24 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Most reviews
4Hampton Roads Law Group, PLC554.7★ (49)Chesapeake, 15 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5RIDDICK & POPE, P.C.553.4★ (26)Newport News, 18 mi away——
6Brown Jefferson B542.9★ (7)Portsmouth, 15 mi away——
7Robert L. Gutterman, PC544.3★ (18)Virginia Beach, 25 mi away——
8Bowers & Gould, PC544.1★ (16)Norfolk, 23 mi away——
9McCormick Law & Consulting534.9★ (170)Norfolk, 19 mi away——
10Richard S. Gordon522.8★ (9)Newport News, 22 mi away——

All 21 real estate lawyers in South Suffolk, 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 South Suffolk

    #1 Reeds Real Estate

    Based in Chesapeake, 14 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 150 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 150 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    111 Mill Creek Pkwy #200, Chesapeake, VA 23323
    View profile for Reeds Real Estate(757) 799-4898

  5. #5 RIDDICK & POPE, P.C.

    Based in Newport News, 18 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.4★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    • 3.4★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    353 Main St, Smithfield, VA 23430
    View profile for RIDDICK & POPE, P.C.(757) 357-4314

  6. #6 Brown Jefferson B

    Based in Portsmouth, 15 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    • 2.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3117 Tyre Neck Rd, Portsmouth, VA 23703
    View profile for Brown Jefferson B(757) 484-8088

  7. #7 Robert L. Gutterman, PC

    Based in Virginia Beach, 25 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    • 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5520 Greenwich Rd Ste 100, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
    View profile for Robert L. Gutterman, PC(757) 499-4336

  8. #8 Bowers & Gould, PC

    Based in Norfolk, 23 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    • 4.1★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    870 N Military Hwy #223, Norfolk, VA 23502
    View profile for Bowers & Gould, PC(757) 627-9757

  10. #10 Richard S. Gordon

    Based in Newport News, 22 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    • 2.8★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    9286 Warwick Blvd Ste 1C, Newport News, VA 23607
    View profile for Richard S. Gordon(757) 595-5000

  12. #12 Caplan Law Group

    Based in Virginia Beach, 24 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 277 Google reviews.

    • 4.6★ from 277 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5350 Kemps River Dr #108, Virginia Beach, VA 23464
    View profile for Caplan Law Group(757) 523-0023

  13. #13 Ferguson Rawls & Raines

    Based in Suffolk, 1 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 3.9★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    332 W Constance Rd, Suffolk, VA 23434
    View profile for Ferguson Rawls & Raines(757) 539-2400

  14. #14 Tavss Fletcher

    Based in Norfolk, 19 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 109 Google reviews.

    • 4.3★ from 109 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    555 E Main St #1400, Norfolk, VA 23510
    View profile for Tavss Fletcher(757) 697-4025

  16. #16 Davis Law Group PC

    Based in Chesapeake, 21 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    516 Baylor Ct, Chesapeake, VA 23320
    View profile for Davis Law Group PC(757) 420-7722

  18. #18 Hunter Law Firm

    Based in Chesapeake, 15 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 4.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3800 Poplar Hill Rd Ste G, Chesapeake, VA 23321
    View profile for Hunter Law Firm(757) 393-1110

  19. #19 Woods Rogers

    Based in Norfolk, 19 mi away

    45/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 3.6★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    World Trade Center, 101 W Main St #500, Norfolk, VA 23510
    View profile for Woods Rogers(757) 446-8600

  20. #20 Pender & Coward, P.C.

    Based in Chesapeake, 21 mi away

    44/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.4★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 3.4★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    709 Greenbrier Pkwy, Chesapeake, VA 23320
    View profile for Pender & Coward, P.C.(757) 490-2900

Also serving South Suffolk

10 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 South Suffolk
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alyssa Carducci Dangler19 mi
D. Rossen S. Greene1 mi
Elizabeth Chapman19 mi
Evasco & Rountree PLLC20 mi
Grayson Orsini19 mi
Green Hampton & Kelly1.0★ (2)19 mi
Prevail Notary, Llc - Mobile & Remote General Notary, Loan Signing and Apostille Services5.0★ (1)17 mi
Ryan Kenrick19 mi
Temple Law Group Chesapeake5.0★ (1)19 mi
Waldo & Lyle PC5.0★ (2)19 mi

How we ranked South Suffolk real estate lawyers

We scored 21 South Suffolk 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 Suffolk 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 Suffolk: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked real estate lawyer in South Suffolk, VA is Reeds Real Estate with an LFR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 150 Google reviews. Randall, McClenney & Daniels, P.C. (#2) and Randall, McClenney & Daniels, P.C. (#3) follow. We ranked 21 real estate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many real estate lawyers are there in South Suffolk?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 21 real estate lawyers serving South Suffolk, VA. Another 10 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

3 ranked real estate lawyers in South Suffolk post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Randall, McClenney & Daniels, P.C. (#2), Randall, McClenney & Daniels, P.C. (#3) and Hampton Roads Law Group, PLC (#4). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which real estate lawyers in South Suffolk work on weekends?

3 of 21 ranked real estate lawyers post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Randall, McClenney & Daniels, P.C. (#2), Randall, McClenney & Daniels, P.C. (#3) and Hampton Roads Law Group, PLC (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do South Suffolk real estate lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 21 rated real estate lawyers in South Suffolk is 4.3★, with a median of 29 reviews. Randall, McClenney & Daniels, P.C. has the most, 459 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Suffolk count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the South Suffolk 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 Suffolk, VA 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 Suffolk, VA 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 Suffolk?

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 Suffolk

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 21 real estate lawyers serving South Suffolk.

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