69/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 169 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Real Estate Lawyers in Summit, IL: 2026 rankings
627 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 Summit: Lufrano Law, LLC, LFR Score 69/100; 5.0★ from 169 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Open 24 hours (per Google): Aaron Krolik Law Office, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 627.
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Most-reviewed: Law Office of Beth Mann, P.C., 672 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 627 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
627 Summit real estate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 36 are open 24/7, 124 open Saturdays and 69 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 627 rated law firms.
Top 10 real estate lawyers in Summit 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 | Lufrano Law, LLC | 69 | 5.0★ (169) | Oak Park, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Top score |
| 2 | Detail Home Inspection, Inc. | 68 | 5.0★ (241) | Wheeling, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Aaron Krolik Law Office, LLC | 67 | 4.8★ (100) | Chicago, 12 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 4 | Sebastian Kos Law Office | 67 | 5.0★ (405) | Hinsdale, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | The Katris Law Group | 67 | 5.0★ (619) | Elmhurst, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Law Office of Beth Mann, P.C. | 67 | 5.0★ (672) | Orland Park, 12 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 7 | Shawn Bolger Limited | Real Estate Attorney | 66 | 4.9★ (141) | Downers Grove, 8 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Law Offices of Christopher K. Stos, LLC | 66 | 5.0★ (167) | Chicago, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Leonard B. Cannata - Attorney and Counselor | 66 | 5.0★ (21) | Westchester, 6 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 10 | Breanna Raspopovich | 66 | 5.0★ (36) | Cicero, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
All 627 real estate lawyers in Summit, 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 Wheeling, 14 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 241 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Chicago, 12 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Hinsdale, 6 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 405 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Elmhurst, 10 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 619 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Orland Park, 12 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 672 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Downers Grove, 8 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 141 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Chicago, 10 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 167 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Westchester, 6 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Cicero, 5 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Chicago, 10 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 302 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Chicago, 11 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 384 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
#13 Patrick Smith
Based in Downers Grove, 10 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
#14 Jill Daniels LLC
Based in La Grange, 4 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 174 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Chicago, 11 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 404 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
#16 REAL Law Group
Based in Elmhurst, 11 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 316 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Bolingbrook, 9 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Chicago, 13 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
#19 EV Has, LLC
Based in Palos Heights, 8 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 225 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Chicago, 2 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 160 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Brookfield, 4 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 194 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Downers Grove, 9 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 177 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
#23 Mazek Law Group
Based in Chicago, 13 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 283 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Chicago, 11 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 206 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
#25 Sutton Law, LLC
Based in Chicago, 11 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 204 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 627 ranked real estate lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Summit
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bush & Uribe Attorneys At Law | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Casciaro Law | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Chicago Real Estate Law Firm | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Dickinson Wright | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Eric Feldman & Associates, P.C. | 1.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Five Kings Properties, LLC | In Summit | |
| JAMES GREGORY LASCOLA | 1.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Janis Nicholas J | 1.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Jonas Price Law Group | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Law Office of Larry Siegel | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Law Office of Tracey N. Duval | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Law Offices of Allan C. Alongi | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Law Offices Of Douglas Conover LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Law Offices of Thomas W. Lynch, P.C. | 4.5★ (2) | 4 mi |
| LJS Law, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| North John C. Attorney At Law | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Orlowsky & Wilson, Ltd. - Alan Orlowsky | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Richard M Varchetto Attorney At Law | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| The Law Office Of Daryl R. Berry | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Turn Key Realty Solutions | 3.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
How we ranked Summit real estate lawyers
We scored 627 Summit 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 Summit 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 Summit: frequently asked questions
Which real estate lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Summit?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked real estate lawyer in Summit, IL is Lufrano Law, LLC with an LFR Score of 69/100. It has 5.0★ from 169 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Detail Home Inspection, Inc. (#2) and Aaron Krolik Law Office, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 627 real estate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many real estate lawyers are there in Summit?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 627 real estate lawyers serving Summit, IL. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which real estate lawyers in Summit are open 24/7?
36 ranked real estate lawyers in Summit post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Aaron Krolik Law Office, LLC (#3), Leonard B. Cannata - Attorney and Counselor (#9) and Patrick Smith (#13). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which real estate lawyers in Summit work on weekends?
124 of 627 ranked real estate lawyers post Saturday hours and 69 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Lufrano Law, LLC (#1), Detail Home Inspection, Inc. (#2) and Aaron Krolik Law Office, LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Summit real estate lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 627 rated real estate lawyers in Summit is 4.8★, with a median of 21 reviews. Law Office of Beth Mann, P.C. has the most, 672 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 Summit count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Summit 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 Summit, IL 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 Summit, IL 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 Summit?
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 Summit
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 627 real estate lawyers serving Summit.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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