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Real estate law or Property law is the area of law that governs the various forms of ownership and tenancy in real property (land as distinct from personal or movable possessions) and in personal property, within the common law legal system. In the civil law system, there is a division between movable and immovable property. Immovable property corresponds to real estate or real property, and the associated rights, and obligations thereon.

Each year Premier Real Estate Lawyers (PREL) researches and recommends leading real estate lawyers across the United States.  PREL lists only one attorney and firm in each city and inclusion to the guide is by invitation only.

Featured Attorney

Thomas J. O’Toole, Jr. - St. Louis - MO

Thomas J. O’Toole, Jr. is a founding member of the law firm of Mickes O’Toole, LLC. He chairs the firm’s Business and Corporate Group, while his practice focuses on real estate, specializing in zoning/land use, condemnation and real estate transactions. He received both his undergraduate degree (1979) and law degree [...]

Latest News & Legal Insights

Understanding ‘For-Cause Removal’ Provisions In Real Estate Joint Ventures

Perhaps the most visceral concept in real estate joint venture (REJV) sponsorship is to contemplate ‘for cause removal’ – the guillotine of REJVs. These provisions, embedded in a joint venture operating agreement, warrant your team’s focused attention, as they can significantly impact the control and success of the venture. A thorough understanding of these provisions is crucial, as they set [...]

Who Owns That Unused Street? A Roadmap To Virginia’s Layered Legal Approach

Most people do not think twice about the quiet, unused, streets that hide within our neighborhoods, cities, and towns. These streets are easy to overlook, until a disrupting event—such as new property development, utility work, or a dispute between landowners—raises the question: who actually owns these forgotten streets? The ownership of unused streets can be a complex issue, that can [...]

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Real estate lawyers are legal professionals who specialize in the legal aspects of buying and selling real estate properties. Lawyers can assist in many transactions associated with the transfer of property.