Texas real estate attorneys help you with transactions relating to some of your most valuable assets: your real property. The expertise and knowledge that a real estate attorney like Dan Martens has cannot simply be replaced by advice from a real estate agent or broker. The attorney you select will play a pivotal role.
Before you hire a Texas real estate attorney, make a list of questions to ask your prospective choices. Consider their answers to these questions during your selection process:

1. How much experience do you have?

This question seeks to nail down whether the attorney you are considering has enough experience to competently handle your case. In addition to knowing how many years the lawyer has been practicing law, it is also important to know how long he or she has been practicing real estate law. You want to ensure that your Texas real estate attorney will have a firm grasp on the legal issues and know what challenges may arise.
You should also figure out whether the attorney graduated in Texas or from another state. Then, ask about how much of his or her experience was based on Texas law since real property laws are determined on a state-by-state basis.

2. Have you handled cases like mine before?

If you are dealing with a complex legal issue, you will want to be sure that your lawyer has a firm grasp on the case without having to expend a lot of time to research a novel issue on your dime. If your case is a more standard one like a landlord/tenant dispute or a closing on a single-family home, ask how many similar cases the lawyer has handled. This will clue you in on how well-versed the lawyer is with your particular legal issue.

3. What would your legal strategy be for my case?

While the lawyer may not be able to give you an exact legal strategy before diving into more of the intricate details of your case, an experienced Texas real estate attorney should be able to give you a brief overview and general plan on how he or she would tackle your legal issue. A lawyer should be able to concisely explain why you need his or her services and how the lawyer can help. Look for concrete steps the lawyer describes, as well as vague assurances that may be a hint that the lawyer does not know what he or she is talking about.
An experienced real estate attorney should be able to explain the basic actions that will need to be taken, including any legal filings.

4. How will I be billed?

It is important that you have a good understanding on how you will be charged for your lawyer’s services. A seasoned Texas real estate attorney will provide a written agreement that shows the rate you will pay and explain when you will pay it. The agreement should also outline other costs that may be passed onto you, such as long distance calls, copying costs and filing fees.

5. Who will be working on my case?

Make sure that the lawyer you are meeting with will actually be the one handling your case. If not, ask who else will be working on your case and what experience they have.

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