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Friday, September 25, 2015

Real Estate Attorney No-No's

You may have read in the news about attorneys who stole their clients’ money, lost their license and went to jail. Yes, managing escrow money gets attorneys in trouble the most often. However, there are many other red flags that you should watch out for when selecting legal representation for your real estate transaction. Here is a list of the top five real estate attorney no-no’s that go beyond theft, and which every client should be mindful of when seeking representation.

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

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