70/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 211 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Real Estate Lawyers in St. Petersburg, FL: 2026 rankings
169 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 St. Petersburg: Lopez Law Group, LFR Score 70/100; 4.4★ from 211 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Open 24 hours (per Google): St Petersburg Real Estate Attorney, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 169.
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Most-reviewed: Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. - St Petersburg Office, 456 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 169 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
169 St. Petersburg real estate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 17 are open 24/7, 21 open Saturdays and 19 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 169 rated law firms.
Top 10 real estate lawyers in St. Petersburg 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 | Lopez Law Group | 70 | 4.4★ (211) | St. Petersburg | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | St Petersburg Real Estate Attorney | 70 | 4.9★ (64) | St. Petersburg | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 3 | Daniel Kortenhaus, Esq. | 67 | 4.9★ (136) | St. Petersburg | — | — |
| 4 | Boss Law | 67 | 4.8★ (183) | St. Petersburg | — | — |
| 5 | DeWitt Law Firm, P.A. | 66 | 4.8★ (104) | Tampa, 17 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 6 | Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. - St Petersburg Office | 66 | 5.0★ (456) | St. Petersburg | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Most reviews |
| 7 | Vaughn Law, PLLC | 65 | 4.9★ (107) | Gulfport, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Oldham Law PLLC | 64 | 4.9★ (86) | Pinellas Park, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Corey Szalai Law, PLLC | 64 | 5.0★ (124) | Seminole, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Seward Law Office, P.A. | 64 | 4.1★ (91) | Tampa, 15 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
All 169 real estate lawyers in St. Petersburg, 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.
Based in St. Petersburg
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in St. Petersburg
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 136 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
#4 Boss Law
Based in St. Petersburg
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 183 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Tampa, 17 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in St. Petersburg
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 456 Google reviews, the most in St. Petersburg.
Based in Gulfport, 5 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Pinellas Park, 5 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Seminole, 9 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 124 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Tampa, 15 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Tampa, 18 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 196 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in St. Petersburg
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
#13 Golm Law Firm
Based in Bradenton, 20 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 187 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in St. Petersburg
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Tampa, 15 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Riverview, 23 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Bradenton, 22 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in St. Petersburg
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in St. Petersburg
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based in Tampa, 16 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in St. Petersburg
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
#22 LEVACY LEGAL
Based in Tampa, 18 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Clearwater, 15 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Tampa, 15 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in St. Petersburg
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
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 169 ranked real estate lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving St. Petersburg
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Carlson Hayslett P.A. | 5.0★ (182) | In St. Petersburg |
| Emerson Straw Injury & Accident Lawyers | 5.0★ (313) | In St. Petersburg |
| Gibbons and Gibbons | 4.8★ (198) | In St. Petersburg |
| Hartpence Law | 4.5★ (238) | In St. Petersburg |
| Khonsari Law Group | 4.9★ (197) | In St. Petersburg |
| Legacy Protection Lawyers | 4.9★ (252) | In St. Petersburg |
| Morgan & Morgan | 4.7★ (1,976) | In St. Petersburg |
| Morris Law Firm, P.A. | 4.9★ (295) | In St. Petersburg |
| Pipas Law Group St. Petersburg | 4.8★ (166) | In St. Petersburg |
| Plotnick Law Offices | 4.9★ (166) | In St. Petersburg |
| Safir Injury & Criminal Defense Law | 4.9★ (213) | In St. Petersburg |
| Salter, Healy, Rivera & Heptner | 4.9★ (260) | In St. Petersburg |
| St Petersburg Criminal Defense Attorneys | 5.0★ (189) | In St. Petersburg |
| St Petersburg Estate Planning & Probate Attorney | 5.0★ (202) | In St. Petersburg |
| St Petersburg Personal Injury Attorneys McQuaid & Douglas | 5.0★ (368) | In St. Petersburg |
| Stephen C. Maltezos | 4.9★ (194) | In St. Petersburg |
| The Kilfin Law Firm, P.C. | 5.0★ (174) | In St. Petersburg |
| The King Firm, PA | 4.9★ (342) | In St. Petersburg |
| The Ruth Law Team | 4.8★ (200) | In St. Petersburg |
| Victory Law | 5.0★ (197) | In St. Petersburg |
How we ranked St. Petersburg real estate lawyers
We scored 169 St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg: frequently asked questions
Which real estate lawyer has the highest LFR Score in St. Petersburg?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked real estate lawyer in St. Petersburg, FL is Lopez Law Group with an LFR Score of 70/100. It has 4.4★ from 211 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. St Petersburg Real Estate Attorney (#2) and Daniel Kortenhaus, Esq. (#3) follow. We ranked 169 real estate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many real estate lawyers are there in St. Petersburg?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 169 real estate lawyers serving St. Petersburg, FL. 16 of them are based in St. Petersburg; 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 St. Petersburg are open 24/7?
17 ranked real estate lawyers in St. Petersburg post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Lopez Law Group (#1), St Petersburg Real Estate Attorney (#2) and DeWitt Law Firm, P.A. (#5). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which real estate lawyers in St. Petersburg work on weekends?
21 of 169 ranked real estate lawyers post Saturday hours and 19 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Lopez Law Group (#1), St Petersburg Real Estate Attorney (#2) and DeWitt Law Firm, P.A. (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do St. Petersburg real estate lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 169 rated real estate lawyers in St. Petersburg is 4.8★, with a median of 27 reviews. Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. - St Petersburg Office has the most, 456 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 St. Petersburg count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg, FL 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 St. Petersburg, FL 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 St. Petersburg?
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 St. Petersburg
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 169 real estate lawyers serving St. Petersburg.
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