Real Estate · Seattle
Top Real Estate Lawyers in Seattle
Real estate lawyers handle property purchases and sales, leases, title issues, zoning and landlord–tenant disputes. This list compares 9 real estate lawyers practising in Seattle on verified licences, years in this area, focus and sourced reputation.
- Updated 19 Oct 2026
- Ranking v1.0.0
- How we rank
- lawyers considered
- 9
- 5 verified licences
- 56%
- average years in practice
- 15
The ranking
Score out of 100- 1
Rafael Whitaker
VerifiedPartner
Vance & Sterling LLP34 yrs in practice3.0(3)Real EstatePersonal InjurySpeaks English, Portuguese
- 2
Noah Weller
Out of datePartner
Harrow & Vance LLP17 yrs in practiceReal EstateCriminal DefenseSpeaks English, Spanish
- 3
Victor J. Ortega
VerifiedAssociate
Harrow & Vance LLP27 yrs in practice3.5(3)ImmigrationReal EstateSpeaks English, Spanish
- 4
Samuel Feldman
VerifiedAssociate
Brook & Prescott LLP37 yrs in practice4.2(10)Personal InjuryCriminal DefenseDivorce+1 moreSpeaks English, Spanish
- 5
Rafael Fitzgerald
VerifiedAssociate
Rowe & Marlow LLP11 yrs in practice4.6(18)DivorceBusinessReal EstateSpeaks English, Arabic
- 6
Rafael Sullivan
Out of dateManaging Partner
Merritt Law Group31 yrs in practice3.8(3)ImmigrationDivorceReal Estate - 7
Rafael Duarte
UnverifiedFounding Attorney
15 yrs in practice3.3(18)Real EstateEmploymentPersonal InjurySpeaks English, Vietnamese
- 8
Omar Galloway
PendingAssociate
Merritt Law Group5 yrs in practice4.5(2)ImmigrationDivorceFamily+1 more
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%
Seattle legal resources
- Washington State Bar Association
Legal directory with licence status.
- King County Bar Association
Lawyer referral service.
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.