Real estate attorneys are typically brought in to review residential and commercial transactions for their value proposition, risks and liabilities.

Prospective property owners and developers need assurances they are not taking on too much risk if the property faces too many obstacles for development. These challenges may include environmental regulation, zoning laws, land-use laws, new construction codes or even organized community opposition.

Private residential homeowners building customized homes may retain a real estate attorney to review construction plans or agreements with a developer to ensure the project is likely to meet regulations and budget.