Baltimore, MD estates planning & probate attorney Jocelyn S. Szymanowksi shares the advice she frequently gives to your real estate clients. For clients who are renting, buying, selling, or managing real estate, she highlights the critical role a real estate attorney plays. For those purchasing or selling property, she reviews and drafts contract documents to ensure that every aspect of the transaction serves the client’s best interests and that the deal proceeds according to its terms from the date of signing through closing.

For clients leasing property, she prepares and reviews lease agreements and assists in ensuring compliance with and enforcement of lease terms once the property is occupied. For property owners, she manages disputes and addresses zoning and land use issues as they arise.

She emphasizes that real estate attorneys must be well-versed in a variety of legal areas, including contract law, tax law, zoning, land use, insurance, and, of course, real property law. She advises clients to view her as a trusted partner to navigate this complex and wide-ranging practice area effectively.