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Real Estate Lawyers in Waterbury, CT: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Waterbury: Capozziello & Capozziello, LLC, LFR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 120 Google reviews.

  2. 31

    Most-reviewed: Martocchio & Oliveira LLC, 392 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 205 ranked; ranked #31.

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

205 Waterbury real estate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 205 rated law firms.

Top 10 real estate lawyers in Waterbury 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 Waterbury at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inNotable for
1Capozziello & Capozziello, LLC645.0★ (120)City of Milford (balance), 23 mi awayTop score
2Connecticut Real Estate Closing Attorneys644.9★ (187)Hamden, 14 mi away—
3The Jorgensen Law Firm, LLC634.9★ (316)Hartford, 24 mi away—
4Law Office of Kirsten Mendillo, LLC634.9★ (109)Hamden, 15 mi away—
5The DaSilva Law Firm, LLC625.0★ (75)Danbury, 17 mi away—
6Trinh Law625.0★ (131)West Hartford, 21 mi away—
7Closing Management LLC624.9★ (41)West Hartford, 21 mi away—
8The Law Office Of N Warren Hess625.0★ (20)Naugatuck, 5 mi away—
9Weisman Law Firm, LLC624.6★ (17)Waterbury—
10Donnarumma Law Firm LLC614.6★ (9)Southbury, 8 mi away—

All 205 real estate lawyers in Waterbury, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Waterbury

    Based in City of Milford (balance), 23 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 120 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 120 Google reviews
    Address
    525 Boston Post Rd, Milford, CT 06460
  2. Based in Hartford, 24 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 316 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 316 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    89 Oak St, Hartford, CT 06106
  3. Based in Danbury, 17 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    45 S Main St, Newtown, CT 06470
  4. Based in West Hartford, 21 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 131 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 131 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10 N Main St #315, West Hartford, CT 06107
  5. Based in West Hartford, 21 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews
    Address
    80 S Main St, West Hartford, CT 06107
  6. Based in Naugatuck, 5 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    180 Church St, Naugatuck, CT 06770
  7. Based in Waterbury

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    25 Central Ave, Waterbury, CT 06702
  8. Based in Southbury, 8 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Address
    428 Main St S #7, Woodbury, CT 06798
  9. Based in Southbury, 11 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    325 Main St S #5, Southbury, CT 06488
  10. Based in Branford, 23 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 88 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1008 Main St, Branford, CT 06405
  11. Based in Southbury, 3 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    44 Watertown Rd, Middlebury, CT 06762
  12. Based in Middletown, 21 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    116 Washington St, Middletown, CT 06457
  13. Based in Southbury, 8 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    51 Sherman Hill Rd Ste A103, Woodbury, CT 06798
  14. Based in Newington, 22 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1880 Silas Deane Hwy #201, Rocky Hill, CT 06067
  15. 59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    66 Anderson St, New Haven, CT 06511
  16. Based in Danbury, 22 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    50 Newtown Rd, Danbury, CT 06810
  17. Based in Wallingford, 13 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    60 Church St #4f, Wallingford, CT 06492
  18. Based in Bristol, 10 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    17 Riverside Ave, Bristol, CT 06010
  19. Based in West Haven, 21 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    140 Captain Thomas Blvd Unit 209, West Haven, CT 06516

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 205 ranked real estate lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

real estate lawyers in Waterbury, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Potok Law, LLC595.0★ (20)17 mi
27Law Offices of Anthony D Santoro595.0★ (4)3 mi
28Shaw Keith S Law Offices Of LLC595.0★ (36)23 mi
29Attorney Anthony J. Elia595.0★ (6)17 mi
30Tom Groth Law PLLC585.0★ (27)21 mi
31Martocchio & Oliveira LLC585.0★ (392)9 mi
32Gambardella & Barillaro PC583.9★ (30)14 mi
33The Law Offices of Gregory T. Lattanzi, LLC584.8★ (29)22 mi
34The Law Offices of Timothy L. Geraghty, LLC575.0★ (6)21 mi
35Law Office of E.B. Quirk, LLC575.0★ (7)13 mi
36Shapiro Law Offices, LLC574.8★ (23)21 mi
37The Law Offices of Daniel H. Miller574.8★ (141)In Waterbury
38Chenette Law Offices LLC575.0★ (3)9 mi
39Mancini Law565.0★ (102)4 mi
40Law Offices Of Karen DeMartino, LLC565.0★ (12)23 mi
41Brandon J. Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney at Law564.9★ (82)23 mi
42The Law Offices of Raymond J. Antonacci, LLC564.9★ (63)In Waterbury
43Real Estate Law Group564.6★ (14)23 mi
44The Hirsch Law Firm, Monroe office555.0★ (4)19 mi
45Attorney Robin Bruce Sandler555.0★ (7)23 mi
46Adam M. Brouillard Attorney At Law553.3★ (7)19 mi
47Doris D'Ambrosio551.0★ (4)21 mi
48John Drapp555.0★ (6)23 mi
49Law Office of Bryan McEntee555.0★ (32)In Waterbury
50The Glynn Law Firm, P.C.554.5★ (8)24 mi

Also serving Waterbury

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.

Unranked real estate lawyers serving Waterbury
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Carter Mario Injury Lawyers4.8★ (345)In Waterbury
DeFronzo & Petroskey, P.C.5.0★ (144)In Waterbury
Dressler Law4.9★ (194)In Waterbury
Etemi Law Injury Lawyers — Waterbury5.0★ (79)In Waterbury
Law Office of Michael L. Chambers, Jr., Car Accident & Personal Injury Attorneys4.9★ (62)In Waterbury
Law Office of Thomas L. Brayton III5.0★ (52)In Waterbury
Law Offices of Brian J. Mongelluzzo, LLC4.8★ (151)In Waterbury
Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone & Morelli4.9★ (95)In Waterbury
Law Offices of Sobo & Sobo L.L.P.5.0★ (39)In Waterbury
Maffeo Law Offices4.8★ (29)In Waterbury
Mark Wawer Law Offices4.8★ (26)In Waterbury
Moynahan Law Firm4.8★ (65)In Waterbury
Rob Levine Law-Personal Injury Lawyers4.9★ (559)In Waterbury
The Culkin Law Office, LLC4.7★ (27)In Waterbury
The Flood Law Firm LLC4.9★ (117)In Waterbury
The Kaloidis Law Firm LLC4.8★ (248)In Waterbury
The Law Office of Miller & Tasho5.0★ (29)In Waterbury
Tindall Law Firm, LLC5.0★ (257)In Waterbury
Trantolo & Trantolo4.9★ (203)In Waterbury
Welcome Law Firm: Waterbury Personal Injury & Immigration Lawyer4.8★ (518)In Waterbury

How we ranked Waterbury real estate lawyers

We scored 205 Waterbury 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 Waterbury 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 Waterbury: frequently asked questions

Which real estate lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Waterbury?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked real estate lawyer in Waterbury, CT is Capozziello & Capozziello, LLC with an LFR Score of 64/100. It has 5.0★ from 120 Google reviews. Connecticut Real Estate Closing Attorneys (#2) and The Jorgensen Law Firm, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 205 real estate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many real estate lawyers are there in Waterbury?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 205 real estate lawyers serving Waterbury, CT. 4 of them are based in Waterbury; 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 Waterbury are open 24/7?

2 ranked real estate lawyers in Waterbury post 24/7 hours. Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which real estate lawyers in Waterbury work on weekends?

8 of 205 ranked real estate lawyers post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Morris Law Group (#15). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Waterbury real estate lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 205 rated real estate lawyers in Waterbury is 4.7★, with a median of 16 reviews. Martocchio & Oliveira LLC has the most, 392 reviews, and ranks #31. 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 Waterbury count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Waterbury 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 Waterbury, CT 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 Waterbury, CT 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 Waterbury?

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 Waterbury

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 205 real estate lawyers serving Waterbury.