Real Estate Attorneys in California
Real estate transactions, title disputes, easements, hoa, land use 15,077 pre-screened attorneys across 51 counties.
A plain-English guide to California real estate law: buying and selling, required disclosures, escrow and title, the nonjudicial foreclosure
The California home sale process: the Transfer Disclosure Statement and Natural Hazard Disclosure, the purchase agreement and contingencies,
What Is Real Estate in California?
California real estate attorneys handle purchase and sale transactions, landlord-tenant disputes, easements, title, and land use under the Civil Code.
When Do You Need a Real Estate Attorney in California?
You may need a real estate attorney in California when your situation involves real estate transactions, title disputes, easements.
California Real Estate Sub-Specialties
Real Estate covers several distinct case types in California, each with its own legal framework. Below are the most common sub-specialties.
Real Estate Transactions
Real Estate Transactions matters in California fall within the broader Real Estate practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in real estate transactions cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.
Title Disputes
Title Disputes matters in California fall within the broader Real Estate practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in title disputes cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.
Easements
Easements matters in California fall within the broader Real Estate practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in easements cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.
Hoa
Hoa matters in California fall within the broader Real Estate practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in hoa cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.
Land Use
Land Use matters in California fall within the broader Real Estate practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in land use cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.
Costs and Timeline
California real estate attorneys typically charge flat fees for transactional work or hourly for disputes ($300–$500). California requires extensive seller disclosures via the Transfer Disclosure Statement, and its HOA-heavy market means many transactions involve CC&R review under the Davis-Stirling Act. Escrow commonly takes 30–45 days.
California Laws and Statutes
California real estate is governed by Cal. Civ. Code § 1102 et seq. (real property transfer disclosure statement) and the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act, Cal. Civ. Code § 4000 et seq.
Real Estate Attorneys by County
Pre-screened real estate attorneys serving each California county. Counts reflect active State Bar of California members with offices in-county. Each county links to a full directory page for the matching practice area.
California Real Estate Guides & Resources
Free guides covering key topics in California real estate. Plain-English, statute-cited.
Common Questions About California Real Estate
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