Lawyer Question

we just went through a closing and it was $1500 although previously we've paid $2000. Not sure if this is the market rate - just what we paid

Posted by: guest at October 10, 2007 8:52 PM

1600 to 2000

Posted by: guest at October 10, 2007 9:07 PM

I just closed on a condo in park slope. Lawyer was $1,500.

Posted by: guest at October 10, 2007 9:10 PM

$2000 for a closing in Crown Heights and we thought he was worth every penny...

Posted by: guest at October 10, 2007 9:16 PM

we paid $2000 (townhouse) - great lawyer made it almost hassle free.

co-op or condo will be less.

Posted by: guest at October 12, 2007 1:26 PM

It depends on what you're looking for. If you only need a lawyer to show up at closing, 1500 will probably do it. I'm buying in Bed Stuy and have had a couple of deals go through and I'm incredibly grateful for the work my lawyer has done on my behalf. If my current deal goes through (fingers crossed!) I'll probably owe him between 2K-2500, but I couldn't have done all this without him. He's been a font of advice and information that comes from his years of experience with these things.

And before anyone asks, no my lawyer is not a friend, nor am I a lawyer. I am someone who is terrified of getting screwed though, and having someone who actually understands everything in a contract is invaluable.

Posted by: guest at October 13, 2007 9:06 AM

to guest 10-13 9:06. Please tell us his name! When anyone does a good job it's sort of your duty to get him more work
Thanks

Posted by: guest at October 25, 2007 12:30 PM