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Real Estate Lawyers in Westlake, OH: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Westlake: Streeter | Petropouleas, LLC Attorneys at Law, LFR Score 64/100; 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews.

  2. 10

    Most-reviewed: N.P. Weiss Law, 204 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 47 ranked; ranked #10.

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47 Westlake real estate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 4 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 47 rated law firms.

Top 10 real estate lawyers in Westlake 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 Westlake at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inNotable for
1Streeter | Petropouleas, LLC Attorneys at Law644.7★ (31)Strongsville, 10 mi awayTop score
2Cavell Law, LLC614.8★ (151)Lyndhurst, 25 mi away—
3Mark VanRooy Esq605.0★ (4)Rocky River, 4 mi away—
4N.P Weiss Law594.8★ (23)Elyria, 12 mi away—
5Piazza & Cooke-Szczepanski Co585.0★ (3)Elyria, 8 mi away—
6Cuyahoga Land Bank563.8★ (9)Cleveland, 12 mi away—
7Neighborhood Legal Centers564.0★ (3)Cleveland, 7 mi away—
8Kerr Legal LTD565.0★ (15)Medina, 22 mi away—
9HERMAN LAW, LLC545.0★ (90)Cleveland, 12 mi away—
10N.P. Weiss Law544.8★ (204)South Euclid, 20 mi awayMost reviews

All 47 real estate lawyers in Westlake, 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. Based in Lyndhurst, 25 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 151 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 151 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    673 Alpha Dr suite e, Highland Heights, OH 44143
  2. Based in Rocky River, 4 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 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 4 Google reviews
    Address
    20525 Center Ridge Rd, Rocky River, OH 44116
  3. Based in Elyria, 12 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 23 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 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    411 East Ave, Elyria, OH 44035
  4. Based in Cleveland, 12 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

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

    • 3.8★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    812 Huron Rd E Ste 800, Cleveland, OH 44115
  5. Based in Cleveland, 7 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    13506 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH 44111
  6. Based in Medina, 22 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 15 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 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    315 E Washington St, Medina, OH 44256
  7. Based in Cleveland, 12 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 90 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 90 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    815 Superior Ave Ste 2015, Cleveland, OH 44114
  8. Based in South Euclid, 20 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 204 Google reviews, the most in Westlake.

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

    • 4.8★ from 204 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4070 Mayfield Rd, South Euclid, OH 44121
  9. Based in Brecksville, 22 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    9821 Olde 8 Rd Ste n, Northfield, OH 44067
  10. Based in Cleveland Heights, 24 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    30195 Chagrin Blvd #300, Pepper Pike, OH 44124
  11. Based in Westlake

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    26600 Detroit Rd Ste 250, Westlake, OH 44145
  12. Based in Garfield Heights, 16 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5595 Transportation Blvd #240, Garfield Heights, OH 44125
  13. Based in Cleveland, 11 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Business attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5735 State Rd Suite 100, Cleveland, OH 44134
  14. Based in Cleveland, 12 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    850 Euclid Ave #1021, Cleveland, OH 44114
  15. Based in Cleveland, 11 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    15300 Pearl Rd #201, Cleveland, OH 44136
  16. Based in Brecksville, 18 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–9 PM
    Address
    7650 Chippewa Rd #214, Brecksville, OH 44141
  17. Based in Cleveland, 12 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.1★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1468 W 9th St #135, Cleveland, OH 44113
  18. Based in Euclid, 22 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 33 Google reviews
    Address
    20050 Lakeshore Blvd, Euclid, OH 44123
  19. Based in Cleveland, 12 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    600 Superior Ave Suite 1300, Cleveland, OH 44114
  20. Based in Cleveland, 13 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    600 Granger Rd #200, Cleveland, OH 44131

All 47 real estate lawyers

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #47, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

real estate lawyers in Westlake, ranks 26 to 47
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26The Law Office of John Ertle493.5★ (11)4 mi
27J.W. Krueger Law, LLC484.3★ (12)10 mi
28King & Chavez Attorneys at Law485.0★ (8)11 mi
29Gateway Title Agency475.0★ (12)18 mi
30Triscaro & Associates, Ltd.474.4★ (12)24 mi
31Riley, Resar & Associates, P.L.L.473.7★ (14)13 mi
32Law Office of David A. Corrado475.0★ (3)22 mi
33Laribee Law, LLP474.7★ (16)22 mi
34Skidmore & Hall Co, LPA474.5★ (18)21 mi
35Reminger Co., LPA463.0★ (11)12 mi
36John D. Pincura III Attorney463.7★ (3)5 mi
37Steven M. Ott462.9★ (8)12 mi
38Mansour Gavin LPA463.4★ (5)12 mi
39Jeffrey J. Snell Attorney at Law454.6★ (10)22 mi
40Fred P. Ramos Law Office443.7★ (3)15 mi
41DAN MORELL & ASSOCIATES L.L.C.441.6★ (7)15 mi
42Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis443.3★ (12)23 mi
43The Gundy Law Firm443.3★ (3)24 mi
44Henderson, Schmidlin & McGarry Co., LPA435.0★ (4)23 mi
45Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., LPA - Cleveland432.2★ (70)14 mi
46Timothy N. Toma, Attorney at Law434.0★ (4)22 mi
47Dinn, Hochman & Potter, LLC433.0★ (6)24 mi

Also serving Westlake

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 Westlake
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Baron Law, LLC4.9★ (19)In Westlake
Bartos Company, LPA4.7★ (137)In Westlake
Buckeye Law Group5.0★ (23)In Westlake
Daray Law4.3★ (23)In Westlake
DODOSH LAW OFFICES, LLC4.8★ (48)In Westlake
Huffman Hunt & Klym LLC2.8★ (9)In Westlake
James Bart Leonardi, LLC4.8★ (33)In Westlake
John J. Ready & Associates4.9★ (36)In Westlake
Justin D. Gould Law, LLC5.0★ (23)In Westlake
Kisling, Nestico & Redick4.8★ (50)In Westlake
Lalak LLC4.7★ (26)In Westlake
Law Offices of Cara L. Santosuosso, LLC4.3★ (9)In Westlake
Mc Cafferty Joseph P4.8★ (30)In Westlake
Michael C. Asseff Attorney at Law4.9★ (86)In Westlake
Nee Law Firm, LLC4.8★ (25)In Westlake
Richard A. Myers, Jr. and Associates4.5★ (26)In Westlake
Scott W. Paris, Attorney at Law4.7★ (61)In Westlake
Trecaso Law LLC5.0★ (15)In Westlake
Wegman Hessler - Business Law Firm of Cleveland, Ohio4.0★ (14)In Westlake
Wisehart Wright Trial Lawyers Westlake5.0★ (108)In Westlake

How we ranked Westlake real estate lawyers

We scored 47 Westlake 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 Westlake 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 Westlake: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked real estate lawyer in Westlake, OH is Streeter | Petropouleas, LLC Attorneys at Law with an LFR Score of 64/100. It has 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews. Cavell Law, LLC (#2) and Mark VanRooy Esq (#3) follow. We ranked 47 real estate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many real estate lawyers are there in Westlake?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 47 real estate lawyers serving Westlake, OH. 2 of them are based in Westlake; 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 Westlake work on weekends?

4 of 47 ranked real estate lawyers post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Kalniz Mehler LTD. Cleveland Ohio Law Office (#15) and Valente Law, LLC (#21). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Westlake real estate lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 47 rated real estate lawyers in Westlake is 4.4★, with a median of 12 reviews. N.P. Weiss Law has the most, 204 reviews, and ranks #10. 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 Westlake count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Westlake 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 Westlake, OH 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 Westlake, OH 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 Westlake?

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 Westlake

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 47 real estate lawyers serving Westlake.