My "Snake Attorney" Story

[Max Garcia Jr]

So, I'm a newbie wholesaler, and I closed on my first deal a couple of weeks ago. My buyer and seller agreed that a lease options would best suit both of there needs, so my buyer suggested to use a specific attorney in my town. I've been working this seller for the last 3 months. He has other rentals to sell, and he wanted to sell me this first home, then decide if he wanted to sell his other rentals to me. "Okay, fair enough" I said.

The day of closing came, and the attorney walk in with an air of expected attorney know it all arrogance, that I paid no mind to, because I'd be $12K richer in 30 minutes time. However, my seller has a big mouth, an older gentleman. He starts talking passively about his other rentals. Mr attorney started drooling over this, and starts making a long a blatant pitch for these properties, and even tries to set an appointment before realizing that I've probably spoke with Mr. Seller about these things. Mr. attorney then retracts and proceeds with the close. Mr. Attorney apologized after the close to me and buyer with, "I hope I didn't over step my boundaries." Really?!?!! We responded politely; I have no interest in making enemies on my first deal. However, this attorney have all of the seller's info; there's nothing stopping him from ringing up my lead and taking him. By the buyer's own admittance, I know I shouldn't trust the attorney.

In the future, I know I need to use an attorney that won't try and take my leads from me, but my local mentor told me that this was "the best in San Antonio."

What measures can I take to ensure this guy doesn't take any of my business away?