Ranked #1 in Stillwater
Based in River Falls, 16 mi away
59/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 187 Google reviews.
Real Estate Lawyers in Stillwater, MN: 2026 rankings
60 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 Stillwater: Rodli, Beskar, Neuhaus, Murray & Pletcher, S.C., LFR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 187 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Most-reviewed: Schromen Law, LLC, 272 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 60 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
60 Stillwater real estate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 60 rated law firms.
Top 10 real estate lawyers in Stillwater 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 | Rodli, Beskar, Neuhaus, Murray & Pletcher, S.C. | 59 | 4.8★ (187) | River Falls, 16 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | Goerlitz Law, PLLC | 58 | 5.0★ (12) | Woodbury, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Redmon Law Chartered | 57 | 5.0★ (4) | Hudson, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Morphew Law Office, P.L.L.C. | 56 | 4.9★ (20) | Minneapolis, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Robert D. Butterbrodt, Attorney at Law | 56 | 4.6★ (9) | Saint Paul, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Schromen Law, LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (272) | Saint Paul, 17 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 7 | Gary C. Dahle - Attorney at Law | 55 | 4.1★ (17) | Mounds View, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Landwehr Law Offices | 55 | 5.0★ (78) | Columbia Heights, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Heltzer Law Office, LLC | 55 | 4.0★ (6) | Saint Paul, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | SRL Law | 55 | 4.2★ (5) | Saint Paul, 16 mi away | — | — |
All 60 real estate lawyers in Stillwater, 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 Woodbury, 11 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Hudson, 6 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Minneapolis, 23 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Saint Paul, 16 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Saint Paul, 17 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 272 Google reviews, the most in Stillwater.
Based in Mounds View, 20 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Columbia Heights, 22 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 78 Google reviews.
Based in Saint Paul, 16 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
#10 SRL Law
Based in Saint Paul, 16 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
#11 Trott Law, P.C.
Based in Saint Paul, 18 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Stillwater
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Hudson, 6 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
#14 Johnson/Turner
Based in Woodbury, 12 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 120 Google reviews.
Based in Woodbury, 12 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Saint Paul, 16 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 81 Google reviews.
Based in Forest Lake, 18 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 83 Google reviews.
#18 Johnson/Turner
Based in Stillwater
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based in Inver Grove Heights, 9 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
#20 Johnson/Turner
Based in Blaine, 22 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 152 Google reviews.
Based in Minneapolis, 24 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 116 Google reviews.
Based in Hudson, 8 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Saint Paul, 17 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based in Woodbury, 11 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Roseville, 18 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “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 60 ranked real estate lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Stillwater
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Amy R. Mason Law | In Stillwater | |
| ATG Law, PSC | 5.0★ (16) | In Stillwater |
| Blocher Del A | 3.7★ (3) | In Stillwater |
| Cummins & Bonestroo Law Office | 4.7★ (62) | In Stillwater |
| Daniel B Johnson, Attorney at Law | In Stillwater | |
| Eckberg Lammers, P.C. | 4.2★ (32) | In Stillwater |
| HAWS-KM Professional Association | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| JTO Legal Services, PLLC | 5.0★ (15) | In Stillwater |
| Keyser Criminal Defense | 4.9★ (49) | In Stillwater |
| Lagom Law, LLC | 5.0★ (10) | In Stillwater |
| Leverson Budke Estate Planning | 5.0★ (1) | In Stillwater |
| McKee & Associates | 4.4★ (8) | In Stillwater |
| Mooney Law Office | 3.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Samuel E Surface Law Office | 4.9★ (54) | In Stillwater |
| Scott D Dunham Pa | 5.0★ (1) | In Stillwater |
| St Croix Law PSC | 3.0★ (2) | In Stillwater |
| St. Croix Legal Services | 4.2★ (31) | In Stillwater |
| Stokes Sean P | 2.7★ (7) | In Stillwater |
| Thole Law Firm | 4.8★ (32) | In Stillwater |
| Zenner Law Office | 4.2★ (6) | In Stillwater |
How we ranked Stillwater real estate lawyers
We scored 60 Stillwater 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 Stillwater 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 Stillwater: frequently asked questions
Which real estate lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Stillwater?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked real estate lawyer in Stillwater, MN is Rodli, Beskar, Neuhaus, Murray & Pletcher, S.C. with an LFR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 187 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Goerlitz Law, PLLC (#2) and Redmon Law Chartered (#3) follow. We ranked 60 real estate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many real estate lawyers are there in Stillwater?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 60 real estate lawyers serving Stillwater, MN. 2 of them are based in Stillwater; 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 Stillwater are open 24/7?
1 ranked real estate lawyer in Stillwater posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Rodli, Beskar, Neuhaus, Murray & Pletcher, S.C. (#1). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which real estate lawyers in Stillwater work on weekends?
3 of 60 ranked real estate lawyers post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Rodli, Beskar, Neuhaus, Murray & Pletcher, S.C. (#1), Landwehr Law Offices (#8) and Ceiba Fôrte Law Firm (#23). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Stillwater real estate lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 60 rated real estate lawyers in Stillwater is 4.6★, with a median of 13 reviews. Schromen Law, LLC has the most, 272 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 Stillwater count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Stillwater 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 Stillwater, MN 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 Stillwater, MN 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 Stillwater?
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 Stillwater
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 60 real estate lawyers serving Stillwater.
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