Real Estate Lawyers

Overview

Introduction

Lawyers who specialize in legal issues regarding real estate are called real estate lawyers or real estate attorneys. They provide advice on title and deed transfers, mortgage contracts, financing options, and other real estate topics. Real estate lawyers handle private, industrial, and commercial holdings. The American College of Real Estate Lawyers is a national organization that promotes high professional standards in the practice of real estate law.

Quick Facts


Median Salary

$140,845

Employment Prospects

Fair

Minimum Education Level

Law Degree


Experience

Internship or clerkship


Skills

Interpersonal|Leadership|Research


Personality Traits

Hands On|Organized|Problem-Solving

Earnings

Incomes generally increase as the lawyer gains experience and becomes better known in the field. The beginning lawyer in solo practice may barely make ends meet for the first few years. The National Association for Law Placement reports that first-year associate lawyers earned median first-year base salaries of $200,000 in 2023. Salaries ranged from $150,000 to $215,000.

The average sala...

Work Environment

Law offices are usually pleasant, although busy, places to work. Lawyers also spend significant amounts of time in law libraries or record rooms, and in the homes and offices of clients. They may also do onsite visits or investigations of property for a particular case. They may represent clients at closings or court appearances.

Often real estate lawyers have to work long hours, spendin...

Outlook

Employment for lawyers in general is expected grow about as fast as the average for all careers from 2023 through 2033, according to the Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Nevertheless, continued population growth and typical business activities will create demand for lawyers who specialize in real estate law. Opportunities may be plentiful in areas of the United States experiencing...