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Real Estate Lawyers in Zion, IL: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Zion: Law Office of Mayra Prado-Pagan, LFR Score 67/100; 4.9★ from 256 Google reviews.

  2. 3

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Birchwood Law - Land Use & Zoning, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 107.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Mages & Price LLC | Attorneys at Law, 375 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 107 ranked; ranked #2.

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

107 Zion real estate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 13 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 107 rated law firms.

Top 10 real estate lawyers in Zion 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 Zion at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Law Office of Mayra Prado-Pagan674.9★ (256)Gurnee, 7 mi away—Top score
2Mages & Price LLC | Attorneys at Law655.0★ (375)Buffalo Grove, 21 mi away—Most reviews
3Birchwood Law - Land Use & Zoning645.0★ (29)Northbrook, 20 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
4The David Frank Law Group645.0★ (270)Northbrook, 21 mi away——
5Reda & Des Jardins, LLC - Law Firm634.8★ (115)Lake Forest, 13 mi away——
6Law Office Of Judy L. DeAngelis625.0★ (59)Grayslake, 12 mi away——
7Jerrold A. Lazar & Associates624.8★ (13)Libertyville, 13 mi awaySat · Sun—
8Sisun Law LLC625.0★ (112)Northbrook, 21 mi away——
9LOHSE LAW - Real Estate Closing Attorney624.9★ (70)Vernon Hills, 15 mi away——
10Law Office of Jason S. Harris LLC625.0★ (96)Deerfield, 20 mi away——

All 107 real estate lawyers in Zion, 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 Zion

    Based in Gurnee, 7 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 256 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 256 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    505 N Riverside Dr Ste 202, Gurnee, IL 60031
  2. Based in Northbrook, 21 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 270 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 270 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3400 Dundee Rd Ste 320, Northbrook, IL 60062
  3. Based in Lake Forest, 13 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 115 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 115 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    736 N Western Ave Ste 353, Lake Forest, IL 60045
  4. Based in Grayslake, 12 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 59 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 59 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    767 Walton Ln, Grayslake, IL 60030
  5. Based in Libertyville, 13 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 13 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 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    611 S Milwaukee Ave Ste 12, Libertyville, IL 60048
  6. Based in Northbrook, 21 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 112 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 112 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3400 Dundee Rd Ste 250, Northbrook, IL 60062
  7. Based in Vernon Hills, 15 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 70 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 70 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    270 Center Dr Ste 210, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
  8. Based in Wauconda, 20 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 30 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 30 Google reviews
    Address
    26460 S Main St #200, Wauconda, IL 60084
  9. Based in Lake Forest, 12 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 26 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 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    655 Rockland Rd Ste 101, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
  10. Based in Northbrook, 24 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 72 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 72 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1 Northfield Plaza Ste 300, Northfield, IL 60093
  11. Based in Northbrook, 21 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 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–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    401 Huehl Rd #2D, Northbrook, IL 60062
  12. Based in Gurnee, 7 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 32 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 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4473 Old Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031
  13. Based in Northbrook, 22 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 60 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 60 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1200 Shermer Rd #206, Northbrook, IL 60062
  14. Based in McHenry, 23 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 50 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 50 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3431 W Elm St Ste b, McHenry, IL 60050
  15. Based in Round Lake, 14 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 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
    217 W Washington St, Round Lake, IL 60073
  16. Based in Northbrook, 21 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 28 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 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3330 Dundee Rd c4, Northbrook, IL 60062
  17. Based in Wheeling, 20 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

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

    • 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    304 Saunders Rd, Riverwoods, IL 60015
  18. Based in Deerfield, 22 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 14 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 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    395 Dundee Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022
  19. Based in Fox Lake, 13 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

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

    • 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    146 Cedar Ave, Lake Villa, IL 60046

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

real estate lawyers in Zion, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Law Office Of Judy K. Maldonado574.9★ (192)7 mi
27Law Office of Dimitrie B. Umbrarescu564.7★ (13)21 mi
28Lee Scott Perres, P.C. — Lincolnshire Real Estate Law Firm565.0★ (5)17 mi
29Johnston, Tomei & Goldberg LLC564.9★ (250)13 mi
30MELTSER LAW GROUP564.6★ (249)21 mi
31Magee Hartman, P.C.564.8★ (118)15 mi
32Robin S King Law Office565.0★ (3)24 mi
33LoMonaco Law, LLC555.0★ (225)16 mi
34Law Office of Patrick J. McAndrews554.5★ (11)24 mi
35Diambri & Vicari, P.C.545.0★ (89)13 mi
36Michna & Khanice, Attorneys at Law543.3★ (7)21 mi
37Bruce A. Slivnick Attorney at Law545.0★ (3)20 mi
38Robert H. Rosenfeld & Associates, LLC543.7★ (3)20 mi
39North Shore Estate Planning545.0★ (20)21 mi
40DPS Network of Legal Services535.0★ (27)11 mi
41Lake County Appeal534.7★ (308)20 mi
42Pruitt Zabkowicz S.C.534.8★ (205)19 mi
43SG Law534.9★ (137)18 mi
44Advocate Law, LLC534.9★ (62)11 mi
45Newland & Newland, LLP524.8★ (78)14 mi
46Knuteson, Hinkston & Rosenberg, S.C.524.9★ (110)20 mi
47Law Offices of Laura D. Frye, Ltd.524.9★ (25)8 mi
48Garces Law524.9★ (153)25 mi
49Merit Law Group524.9★ (41)14 mi
50Evans Legacy Law Group, LLC515.0★ (31)15 mi

Also serving Zion

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 Zion
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Attorney Edward J. Plagemann5.0★ (1)20 mi
David S Gordon & Associates5.0★ (1)13 mi
Gary N Foley PC5.0★ (2)23 mi
Jeffery M Clery, Attorney at Law5.0★ (2)21 mi
Kahn and Kahn, Attorneys at Law5.0★ (1)13 mi
Karen A Grad, PC5.0★ (2)23 mi
Kessler & Keirnan, P.C.5.0★ (2)23 mi
KS Highland Park Real Estate Attorney5.0★ (1)19 mi
Law Office of Karen Boyd Williams5.0★ (1)15 mi
Law Offices of Marc J. Blumenthal, Ltd.5.0★ (2)22 mi
Leonard Gerstein Ltd5.0★ (2)22 mi
Lou Brydges & Associates, P.C.5.0★ (2)12 mi
Nelson Scott M5.0★ (2)13 mi
O'Flaherty Law3.0★ (2)6 mi
Phillip Grossman Law Office1.0★ (1)20 mi
Robert W. Churchill5.0★ (1)13 mi
The Law Office of John Graf5.0★ (1)16 mi
Thomas P. Aiello5.0★ (2)10 mi
Wynn at Law LLC5.0★ (1)16 mi
ZMA Legal5.0★ (1)20 mi

How we ranked Zion real estate lawyers

We scored 107 Zion 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 Zion 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 Zion: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked real estate lawyer in Zion, IL is Law Office of Mayra Prado-Pagan with an LFR Score of 67/100. It has 4.9★ from 256 Google reviews. Mages & Price LLC | Attorneys at Law (#2) and Birchwood Law - Land Use & Zoning (#3) follow. We ranked 107 real estate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many real estate lawyers are there in Zion?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 107 real estate lawyers serving Zion, IL. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which real estate lawyers in Zion are open 24/7?

2 ranked real estate lawyers in Zion post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Birchwood Law - Land Use & Zoning (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which real estate lawyers in Zion work on weekends?

13 of 107 ranked real estate lawyers post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Birchwood Law - Land Use & Zoning (#3), Jerrold A. Lazar & Associates (#7) and Law Firm of Schaffner Rabinowitz & Feinartz, PC (#21). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Zion real estate lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 107 rated real estate lawyers in Zion is 4.8★, with a median of 18 reviews. Mages & Price LLC | Attorneys at Law has the most, 375 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Zion count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Zion 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 Zion, 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 Zion, 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 Zion?

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 Zion

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 107 real estate lawyers serving Zion.