When should I hire a real estate attorney?

Timing is the real question here, not whether to hire one: state law already puts a licensed attorney in charge of closing every real estate transaction, so the choice that matters is how early to bring them in. Engaging an attorney as soon as a contract is under review, rather than waiting until days before closing, gives them time to catch title or contract issues early. Joel Boss coordinates that attorney referral early in a transaction so nothing gets rushed at the end.