Real Estate · Houston
Top Real Estate Lawyers in Houston
Real estate lawyers handle property purchases and sales, leases, title issues, zoning and landlord–tenant disputes. This list compares 19 real estate lawyers practising in Houston on verified licences, years in this area, focus and sourced reputation.
- Updated 19 Oct 2026
- Ranking v1.0.0
- How we rank
- lawyers considered
- 19
- 9 verified licences
- 47%
- average years in practice
- 10
The ranking
Score out of 100- 1
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Hannah Ashford
VerifiedFounding Attorney
Linden Law Group13 yrs in practice4.2(17)Real EstateCriminal DefenseImmigrationSpeaks English, French
- 4
David Jansen
VerifiedPrincipal Lawyer
Vance & Harrow LLP10 yrs in practiceReal EstateImmigrationPersonal InjurySpeaks English, Portuguese
- 5
Zara Vance
VerifiedPrincipal Lawyer
Vance & Harrow LLP14 yrs in practice4.1(23)BusinessPersonal InjuryReal EstateSpeaks English, Vietnamese
- 6
Priya Takahashi
VerifiedPartner
Marlow & Holt LLP35 yrs in practice4.5(14)Personal InjuryEstate PlanningReal EstateSpeaks English, Russian
- 7
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Chloe Brennan
UnverifiedAssociate
Vance & Harrow LLP22 yrs in practice4.8(14)Real EstateSpeaks English, Tagalog
- 10
Victor Rossi
Out of datePrincipal Lawyer
Linden Law Group26 yrs in practice5.0(1)EmploymentDivorceReal EstateSpeaks English, Hindi
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Samuel Calloway
PendingPrincipal Lawyer
Thorne Law Group37 yrs in practice3.8(4)Estate PlanningPersonal InjuryReal EstateSpeaks English, Hindi
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Mateo Fitzgerald
PendingFounding Attorney
15 yrs in practice4.3(2)BusinessEstate PlanningFamily+1 more - 18
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How we rank
Each lawyer gets nine component scores from 0 to 100. The bar shows how many of the 100 available points each component contributed. Weights are fixed for every lawyer in this list and published in full; payment plays no part.
Expertise50%
- Credentials20%
- Relevant experience15%
- Specialization15%
Standing35%
- Verified reputation15%
- Professional recognition10%
- Relevant track record10%
Service & data15%
- Client experience5%
- Profile & data quality5%
- Data freshness5%
Houston legal resources
- State Bar of Texas
Find-a-lawyer directory with licence status.
- Houston Bar Association
Lawyer referral service and community programmes.
Choosing a real estate lawyer
For transactions, ask for a fixed fee quote and who reviews the title and closing documents. For disputes, ask about local court experience.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a lawyer to buy a home?
In some places it is required by law or custom; in others it is optional. A lawyer can review the contract, title and closing documents.