What kind of relationship do you have with your RE lawyer?

[Barry Je]

I'm having a hard time finding the right RE lawyer that is well-vetted and that I trust.  Here in Seattle, the well-vetted ones are super busy and aren't responding to my calls/emails.  The ones that I find on a simple google search aren't vetted, and after talking on the phone, I feel that RE isn't really their interest (bankruptcy, divorce, AND real estate, with real estate seeming to be regular home purchase and sale agreements, not asset protection).

So, BP community, what kind of relationship do you have with your RE lawyer? Do you have monthly meeting with them? Do you meet with them face to face? Are phone calls plenty to get all that you need done? Am I safe to find a great, well-vetted lawyer out of the city that perhaps I can start with via phone calls and emails and maybe down the road meet face to face as the relationship develops? If so, who do YOU recommend? What is your advice/thoughts on finding a good lawyer and what must they be well-versed in? I think my needs include asset protection primarily, setting up LLC's as needed to do that, and staying legal. In Seattle, investing in Texas and Alabama. Starting to explore Wisconsin and Kansas City.

Finding an accountant, DONE!  Choosing a market, little tougher because there's so many good ones but I did it.  Finding investment realtors, done!  Lender's...piece of cake!  Lawyer, holy crap this is proving to be the hardest piece of all!