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Real Estate Law Firms in Cape Breton County, Nova Scotia

12 law firms.

What does a real estate lawyer do?

A real estate lawyer handles the legal side of buying, selling, or refinancing property: reviewing the agreement, searching title, arranging title insurance, and closing the deal so ownership transfers cleanly.

Land registration and closing practice are set province by province, so local procedure and land-transfer costs differ depending on where the property sits.

How do you choose the right firm in Cape Breton County?

Ask for an all-in quote that separates legal fees from disbursements and land-transfer costs, and confirm who'll actually handle your closing and how you'll sign.

LawOnline lists 12 real estate law firms in Cape Breton County, Nova Scotia, with offices in Sydney, Glace Bay, and Membertou. You can confirm any lawyer's standing on the Nova Scotia Barristers' Society directory. Browse the real estate law firms in Cape Breton County below.

Crosby Law Group

2 lawyers

Crosby Law Group is a small firm based in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, serving Cape Breton clients in property law, estate planning, family law, immigration law, and corporate law. It's owned and led by Gordon B. Gear, who…

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Khattar & Khattar

2 lawyers

Khattar & Khattar Barristers & Solicitors is a full-service law firm in Sydney, Nova Scotia, that has served clients since the 1930s. Its lawyers handle Aboriginal law, corporate and criminal law, employment and famil…

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Lorway MacEachern McLeod Burke

2 lawyers · Est. 1987

Lorway MacEachern McLeod Burke is a full-service law firm in Sydney, Nova Scotia, founded in 1987 by Duncan H. MacEachern and Charles Lorway. The firm has occupied its Charlotte Street building, a Sydney landmark dati…

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MacKenzie Butler Law Office

1 lawyer · Est. 2009

MacKenzie Butler Law Office is an independently owned property law practice in Sydney, Nova Scotia, founded in 2009 by Cheryl MacKenzie Butler. The firm serves clients across Cape Breton Island and mainland Nova Scoti…

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MacMullin Law Inc. is a Sydney, Nova Scotia law practice run by owner Kyle MacMullin, who combines a legal, accounting, and business background. The firm focuses on real estate and property law, estate planning and pr…

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Manley Law Inc.

3 lawyers

Manley Law Inc. is a Sydney, Nova Scotia law firm focused on real estate and property law, along with estate planning and administration, corporate matters, and internet and privacy advisory work. The firm emphasizes …

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McInnes Cooper

244 lawyers · Est. 1859

McInnes Cooper is among Canada's 25 largest law firms and the exclusive Atlantic Canada member of Lex Mundi, a global network of independent law firms. Founded in 1859, it has more than 500 people, including over 240 …

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McMahon Law

1 lawyer · Est. 1980

McMahon Law is a long-established general practice firm in New Waterford, Nova Scotia, serving the Cape Breton Regional Municipality for over 25 years. It concentrates in probate, estates, wills, real estate, commerci…

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Sampson McPhee

9 lawyers

Sampson McPhee is a full-service law firm based in Sydney, Nova Scotia, that has served Cape Breton clients for more than 35 years. Its lawyers cover corporate and commercial law, criminal defence, employment, family …

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Sheldon Nathanson Law

2 lawyers · Est. 1989

Sheldon Nathanson Law is a private law firm in Sydney, Nova Scotia, founded in 1989. The firm covers corporate and commercial law, guardian ad litem representation, insurance, landlord and tenancy matters, notary publ…

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Steve Jamael Law Inc. is a full-service law firm in downtown Sydney, Nova Scotia, owned by Steve Jamael. The firm handles civil litigation, criminal law, family law, property law, wills and estates, and motor vehicle …

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Vincent A. Gillis Inc. is an incorporated law practice in Sydney, Nova Scotia. The firm's stated areas of practice include property and real estate, corporate and commercial law, environmental law, administrative law,…

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