Attorney confusion (where you buy, or where you live?)

Hello BP,

I am building my team right now... and I am curious if anyone could guide me with this question.

Do I want a Attorney that is local to where I live? or do I need them to be local to where I am closing deals.

My attorney, that I used in the past is now deceased... He came to my closings with me... He was based in NYC and that is where I have closed before.. If I were closing 2 hours away.. would that mean he would need to travel? this is why I want to make sure I pick the right location for my attorney.