№ LANSIL
Charles Magerski
Consumer ProtectionBankruptcyReal Estate
- City
- Lansing
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§ Editorial
What to look for in a real estate attorney.
— The Counsel editors
Property transactions, zoning, landlord-tenant disputes, and title issues.
Finding the right real estate attorney requires careful consideration of experience, communication style, and fee structure. The attorneys listed here represent a broad cross-section of practitioners serving clients in this area of law.
§ 01 — Sub-practices
Within real estate.
The matters most often brought to counsel.
§ 02
Counsel in real estate.
A selection of attorneys in this practice area.
№ DENVCO
KD
Attorney
Kimberly Dawson
Dawson Property Law
Civil LitigationReal Estate
- City
- Denver
Elite
№ CHICIL
SC
Attorney
Sarah Chen
Chen Family Law Group
Real Estate
- City
- Oak Park
№ BANNIL
Steven Leahy
BankruptcyTax LawReal Estate
- City
- Bannockburn
№ GROVIL
Matthew Gebhardt
DUI/DWICriminal DefenseReal Estate
- City
- Buffalo Grove
№ SKOKIL
David Freydin
BankruptcyReal Estate
- City
- Skokie
§ 03 — Legal News
Recent coverage in real estate.
Newsroom and court coverage curated for this practice area.
Charlotte ObserverAug 11, 2026
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Charlotte-area foreclosures spike 71%. What’s pushing homeowners to the brink?
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wbt.comJul 10, 2026
02
Federal Appeals Court throws out contempt order against NC lawyer
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citybizJul 1, 2026
03
Smith Debnam Welcomes Former In-House Litigation Executive Cynthia Dixon
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YahooJul 1, 2026
04
A North Carolina HOA Fight Could Decide What Homeowners Can Face Foreclosure Over
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Charlotte ObserverJun 29, 2026
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What can an HOA foreclose over? Attorney raises alarm over NC court fight
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Charlotte ObserverJun 29, 2026
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What can an HOA foreclose over? Attorney raises alarm over NC court fight
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