Local Lawyers vs Legal Zoom: Cost & Recommendations

[Frank Matanane]

Hi guys, 

I'm needing to have purchase and sale agreement and other contractor documents vetted by a lawyer. Curious if you guys would recommend using a service like a Legal Zoom or is it best to work with a local person in my market?

I'm intrigued by the Legal Zoom programs as they seem to offer unlimited 30 min consults for a monthly subscriptions of $25. They include document review up to ten pages for free as a part of that program. 

If local, what should I expect to shell out in cost to enlist their services? Free Consults? 

Who would you recommend in Kitsap? I've heard of John Kenny multiple times...any others?

TIA!

Frank

[Jonathan Makovsky]

@Frank Matanane I don't know much about LegalZoom other than the ads I hear, so I cannot opine on their service.

I would strongly recommend getting an attorney that knows your local law - if LZ has that service and is recommended by someone you trust then that can be a good source. However, if they are not specialized in local law, I would bite the fee and pay an attorney.

Many attorneys will talk to you (you might need to call a few though) without paying a fee to chat. My attorney actually spent considerable time with me before he earned a dime, however, now he's closed about a dozen transactions (including the title work) with us, so it definitely paid for him.

Best of luck!