Islip Metro Foreclosure Attorney Guide
Menu

Best real estate & title closing attorneys in Islip Metro

Updated 2026-08-27 · 4,585 reviewed · 120 listed · 15 top picks · Scored from 850 Google reviews · How we rank ›

Best real estate & title closing attorneys in Islip Metro

This list ranks real estate and title closing law firms in the Islip Metro area by our methodology, which weighs rating, review volume, recency, and sentiment. Every firm here treats residential and commercial closings as a core part of its practice, not a side offering.

Foreclosure defense calls for a different skill set and is ranked separately: see the best foreclosure attorney overall. The order below reflects each firm's earned composite score.

Picks are ranked by score and relevance to real estate & title closing, so a lower overall score can rank higher here.

At a glance

#BusinessScoreRatingFromBest for
1McBride Law Group925 (275)All-round closings, any complexity
2Gulotta Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyers914.9 (130)Fast turnaround, high-touch care
3Law Office of Sura Sakran, P.C.865 (42)Fast closings under a month
4Sugarman Law PC855 (34)Personal service, staff you know by name
5Annunziata & Asllani, LLP854.9 (54)Contract review that catches costly errors
6Taub & Bogaty PLLC855 (35)Clear explanations under time pressure
7Russo, Karl, Widmaier & Cordano PLLC844.8 (49)Real estate paired with estate planning
8D'Antuono Real Estate Law, P.C.845 (27)First-time buyers wanting hand-holding
9George E. Patsis, PLLC814.6 (50)Direct attorney access on multiple fronts
10Russo Law Group, P.C.804.8 (30)Elder law-adjacent real estate planning
11Law Office of Melissa D. Mohan PLLC785 (25)Fast responses for Suffolk County buyers
12Melgar Law Firm754.5 (81)Budget-conscious, 7-day availability
13Brian D. Bass, Attorney at Law705 (11)Personal attention on smaller caseloads
14Gary F. Smith Attorney At Law705 (4)Decades of experience, old-school approach
15O'Shea & Associates Law Firm PC695 (3)Small firm, organized closings

Ranked picks

Top pick
1
McBride Law Group

McBride Law Group

score 92/100
5 from 275 reviews
All-round closingsany complexityresponsive communicationknowledgeable

Why it ranks first

With a perfect 5.0 rating across 275 reviews, this is the highest-volume, highest-confidence pick on the list. Corinne McBride's team is repeatedly credited with turning stressful closings into manageable ones, handling everything from straightforward home sales to NYC co-op purchases and complicated older-home deals.

Pros

  • Detailed contract review explained in plain language
  • Highly responsive by phone and email
  • Handles complex deals like co-op purchases and older homes with title issues
  • Fair, transparent fees with post-closing support

Watch out: One reviewer reported gaps discovered months after closing, a rare complaint against an otherwise overwhelmingly positive record.

Services: loan modification, real estate closing, foreclosure defense litigation, free consultation

Runner-up
2
Gulotta Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyers

Gulotta Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyers

score 91/100
4.9 from 130 reviews
Fast turnaroundhigh-touch careresponsive communicationprofessional staff

Why it ranks second

This firm scores near the top on both rating and sentiment, with reviewers describing family-like attentiveness and quick results, including one case resolved in a week. Communication throughout the process is consistently described as clear and professional.

Pros

  • Fast case resolution
  • Clear explanation of the legal process
  • Highly responsive to client contact
  • Professional, attentive staff

Services: loan modification, real estate closing

Best value
3
Law Office of Sura Sakran, P.C.

Law Office of Sura Sakran, P.C.

score 86/100
5 from 42 reviews
Fast closings under a monthknowledgeableresponsive communicationtransparent pricing

Why it ranks third

Sura Sakran's firm posts a perfect 5.0 across 42 reviews, with clients citing closings completed in under a month and no hidden fees. The team is described as catching problems before clients even see them.

Pros

  • Closings often finish in under a month
  • Transparent pricing with no hidden fees
  • Proactive problem-solving during the transaction
  • Patient, kind communication style

Services: loan modification, real estate closing, foreclosure defense litigation

4
Sugarman Law PC

Sugarman Law PC

score 85/100
5 from 34 reviews
Personal servicestaff you know by nameresponsive communicationprofessional staff

Why it ranks fourth

Shari Sugarman's team, especially Cynthia Park, earns praise for a calm, unhurried approach that keeps buyers and sellers informed at every step. Free initial consultations and over 20 years of Long Island experience back up the personal-attention reputation.

Pros

  • Free initial consultations
  • 20+ years of experience on Long Island
  • Staff known individually by name
  • Explains legal steps in plain language

Services: foreclosure defense litigation, real estate closing, free consultation, loan modification

5
Annunziata & Asllani, LLP

Annunziata & Asllani, LLP

score 85/100
4.9 from 54 reviews
Contract review that catches costly errorsknowledgeableresponsive communicationprofessional staff

Why it ranks fifth

George Asllani and paralegal Leann Winters are repeatedly named for thorough contract review, including one case where a caught error saved a client $6,000. The firm also handles trickier deals like estate sales and bank-owned properties.

Pros

  • Contract review that has saved clients real money
  • Handles complex deals like estate sales and concurrent buy/sell
  • Patient with first-time buyers and non-English speakers
  • Quick response times throughout

Services: loan modification, real estate closing

6
Taub & Bogaty PLLC

Taub & Bogaty PLLC

score 85/100
5 from 35 reviews
Clear explanations under time pressureknowledgeableresponsive communicationwell prepared

Why it ranks sixth

Josh, Julie, and Daniel's team scores a perfect 5.0 across 35 reviews for making complex closing documents understandable to both first-time buyers and seasoned real estate professionals. Responsiveness holds up even during busy closing seasons.

Pros

  • Named team praised across multiple transactions
  • Explains complex documents in plain language
  • Responsive to emails and calls during busy periods
  • Makes stressful closings feel manageable

Services: real estate closing, loan modification, short sale deed in lieu

7
Russo, Karl, Widmaier & Cordano PLLC

Russo, Karl, Widmaier & Cordano PLLC

score 84/100
4.8 from 49 reviews
Real estate paired with estate planningknowledgeableresponsive communicationcompassionate

Why it ranks seventh

This firm handles closings alongside trusts, wills, and medicaid planning, and reviewers credit named attorneys Kurt Widmaier, Stephanie Brunner, and Lauren Murray with patient, understandable guidance. Staff have gone as far as home visits for clients with mobility limits.

Pros

  • Handles closings alongside estate planning and medicaid matters
  • Home visits available for urgent or mobility-limited clients
  • Named attorneys praised for patience and clarity
  • Accessible follow-up after the transaction closes

Services: loan modification, free consultation, real estate closing

8
D'Antuono Real Estate Law, P.C.

D'Antuono Real Estate Law, P.C.

score 84/100
5 from 27 reviews
First-time buyers wanting hand-holdingresponsive communicationknowledgeabletransparent pricing

Why it ranks eighth

Lauren D'Antuono's firm posts a perfect 5.0 across 27 reviews, with clients highlighting mid-transaction problem-solving and protection from unfavorable contract terms. Remote closing options are also available for convenience.

Pros

  • Solves problems mid-transaction rather than after
  • Remote closing options available
  • Protects clients from unfavorable contract terms
  • Especially strong guidance for first-time buyers

Services: loan modification, foreclosure defense litigation, real estate closing

9
George E. Patsis, PLLC

George E. Patsis, PLLC

score 81/100
4.6 from 50 reviews
Direct attorney access on multiple frontsknowledgeableresponsive communicationcompassionate

Why it ranks ninth

George Patsis handles closings alongside estate planning and litigation, with reviewers noting he stays personally accessible and explains documents clearly even while juggling several matters at once for the same client.

Pros

  • Directly accessible attorney throughout the process
  • Explains complex documents clearly
  • Handles multiple legal matters in parallel
  • Professional, reachable staff

Watch out: A few reviewers noted inconsistent weekend hours.

Services: foreclosure defense litigation, real estate closing, free consultation, loan modification

10
Russo Law Group, P.C.

Russo Law Group, P.C.

score 80/100
4.8 from 30 reviews
Elder law-adjacent real estate planningknowledgeableresponsive communicationcompassionate

Why it ranks tenth

Deanna Eble and the team are best known for pairing real estate closings with elder law and long-term care planning, and families report returning across generations for that combined expertise. Staff follow-up, including from paralegal Cathy, is a recurring theme.

Pros

  • Deanna Eble and team known by name for patient guidance
  • Elder law and long-term care planning depth
  • Multi-generational family referrals
  • Staff praised for follow-up on sensitive matters

Services: loan modification, real estate closing

11
Law Office of Melissa D. Mohan PLLC

Law Office of Melissa D. Mohan PLLC

score 78/100
5 from 25 reviews
Fast responses for Suffolk County buyersknowledgeableresponsive communicationtransparent pricing

Why it ranks #11

Melissa Mohan draws a perfect 5.0 across 25 reviews, with clients across Suffolk County citing same-day responses and honest, detailed explanations before signing anything. She's also noted for connecting clients to outside resources when a matter falls outside her scope.

Pros

  • Responds within hours, often same day
  • Explains every step before signing
  • Connects clients to outside resources when needed
  • Handles complex, multi-year transactions to completion

Watch out: The five-star record comes from a smaller pool of 25 reviews, so it's a newer track record than some firms on this list.

Services: real estate closing, foreclosure defense litigation, loan modification, free consultation

12
Melgar Law Firm

Melgar Law Firm

score 75/100
4.5 from 81 reviews
Budget-conscious7-day availabilityprofessional staffresponsive communication

Why it ranks #12

Most clients report strong support from named staff like Niurka and Bianny on closings, and the firm is available seven days a week. Sentiment is mixed rather than uniformly positive, so it's worth going in with clear expectations.

Pros

  • Named staff praised for patience and detail
  • Handles real estate closings end-to-end
  • Available seven days a week

Watch out: A couple of recent reviewers described paid consultations that went nowhere, so confirm what a consultation fee covers before paying.

Services: free consultation, loan modification, real estate closing, foreclosure defense litigation

13
Brian D. Bass, Attorney at Law

Brian D. Bass, Attorney at Law

score 70/100
5 from 11 reviews
Personal attention on smaller caseloadsresponsive communicationsuccessful outcomecompassionate

Why it ranks #13

All 11 reviews on record are five-star, with clients citing Brian's responsiveness and willingness to take on cases other attorneys had given up on. He's noted for meeting clients in person when needed rather than staying office-bound.

Pros

  • Highly responsive to client contact
  • Will meet clients in person when needed
  • Takes on cases other attorneys have failed to resolve
  • Fair pricing

Watch out: The perfect record is built on a small sample of 11 reviews.

Services: loan modification, foreclosure defense litigation, free consultation, real estate closing

14
Gary F. Smith Attorney At Law

Gary F. Smith Attorney At Law

score 70/100
5 from 4 reviews
Decades of experienceold-school approachknowledgeableprofessional staff

Why it ranks #14

Gary Smith brings 52 years of practice and bar admission since 1974, with both long-term and recent clients describing him as attentive and thorough. Feedback is limited in volume but consistently positive.

Pros

  • 52 years of legal practice
  • Bar-admitted since 1974

Watch out: Only 4 reviews are on record, so there's limited recent feedback to judge by.

Services: free consultation, loan modification, real estate closing

15
O'Shea & Associates Law Firm PC

O'Shea & Associates Law Firm PC

score 69/100
5 from 3 reviews
Small firmorganized closingsresponsive communicationprofessional staff

Why it ranks #15

All three reviews on record praise quick communication and organized handling of home sales and closings, naming Joe, Alex, and Mike LiPetri specifically. It's a thin sample, but the feedback is uniformly positive.

Pros

  • Quick communication
  • Organized, efficient transactions

Watch out: Only 3 reviews so far, too early for a full picture.

Services: loan modification, real estate closing, foreclosure defense litigation

Want quotes for your own project? Describe it one time and hear from suitable Foreclosure Attorney in Islip Metro.

Get quotes for your case

How many quotes would you like?

By sending this enquiry you agree that we share it with providers relevant to your request.

Enquiries submitted through this site's forms may be passed to partner providers who can carry out the work, and the site may receive a referral fee for these introductions. Rankings and scores are based solely on the site's published scoring method and are never affected by referral fees.

Guides before you choose

Last updated 2026-08-27