How to Network with Lawyers

Question

Hey, everyone

Starting my own brokerage soon and have a great real estate attorney, but am looking to expand my network. How & where do you find lawyers to work with your brokerage? I guess to be more specific, many brokerages have "preferred attorneys" that know the brokerage and process very well - that's what I'm looking to build.

PS - I'm in NJ!

Thanks!

Jennifer

Joseph Scorese · Answer

Hi Jennifer,

That’s awesome — congratulations on launching your brokerage! 🎉 Building a reliable network of real estate attorneys is one of the smartest early moves you can make.

A few strategies that have worked well for me and others in the industry:

• Start local: Attend County or regional real estate investor meetups, title company events, and REBAR-style networking sessions — attorneys who specialize in real estate often sponsor or attend these.
• Leverage your existing deals: Ask your closing/title partners which attorneys they see handle smooth, on-time transactions — those are often the most “brokerage-friendly” firms.
• Collaborate through education: Hosting a short legal Q&A or workshop for your agents or clients is a great way to test chemistry and see how an attorney communicates under real conditions.
• Join professional groups: In New Jersey, look into the NJ Realtors® Legal Resource Network and local landlord/real estate investment associations (e.g., South Jersey REIA, Garden State REIA). They’re great referral pipelines.

Start local: Attend County or regional real estate investor meetups, title company events, and REBAR-style networking sessions — attorneys who specialize in real estate often sponsor or attend these.

Leverage your existing deals: Ask your closing/title partners which attorneys they see handle smooth, on-time transactions — those are often the most “brokerage-friendly” firms.

Collaborate through education: Hosting a short legal Q&A or workshop for your agents or clients is a great way to test chemistry and see how an attorney communicates under real conditions.

Join professional groups: In New Jersey, look into the NJ Realtors® Legal Resource Network and local landlord/real estate investment associations (e.g., South Jersey REIA, Garden State REIA). They’re great referral pipelines.

Building a small “preferred list” of attorneys who understand your processes, contracts, and client style will save you tons of time down the line. If you ever want an intro to a few NJ-based investor-friendly attorneys, feel free to message me — I’m happy to share some contacts.

Wishing you major success with your new brokerage launch!

— Joseph V. Scorese
Nationwide Direct Private Lender

Joshua Gorsky · Answer

@Jennifer Katherine De Loughy

Hi Jennifer, I’m a real estate attorney in New Jersey and always open to meet new people. Glad to connect.