Paid for Real Estate Legal Advice, Had to Educate the Attorney Instead
I hired Met Lane for a one-hour consultation regarding dual agency conflicts in my Georgia real estate transaction. Unfortunately, the consultation was completely unproductive and actually made my situation worse.
The specific issues:
- I paid $350 for legal advice on dual agency conflicts in my brokerage agreement
- Instead of receiving guidance, I spent the entire hour explaining to Mr. Lane why dual agency creates conflicts of interest
- He admitted he had “not considered” these issues before
- Rather than providing written advice or strategy, he simply called my listing agent (whom he had recommended) and asked him to drop the dual agency
- The agent immediately canceled my listing, leaving me with no MLS exposure and lost time
What I expected: Professional analysis of my agreement, written recommendations, and a strategy to strengthen my negotiating position as a seller.
What I received: An expensive education session where I taught the attorney about real estate law, followed by a phone call that destroyed my listing.
The consultation produced zero deliverables - no written analysis, no revised contract language, no legal strategy. My position went from having an imperfect listing to having no listing at all.
I successfully disputed this charge with my credit card company after providing documentation. The merchant was unable to provide evidence of services actually rendered.
I cannot recommend this firm for real estate matters requiring specialized knowledge.
