Apex Lawyer Group · CA Bar #261500

Legal counsel built around the deal — not after it.

Most realtors can't give legal advice; most attorneys have never closed a home. Mary does both — every day. Apex Lawyer Group is the legal arm of Attorney Broker Co., handling contract review, risk analysis, inspection disputes, and litigation for Bay Area buyers, sellers, and owners.

Why legal matters

Buying or selling a home is one of the largest legal and financial transactions most people make.

Contracts carry teeth.

Purchase agreements, disclosures, and contingencies have downstream legal and financial consequences most buyers and sellers never see coming.

Realtors practice law unlicensed.

The average agent cannot legally advise you on your rights and obligations. An attorney can — and must.

Deadlines don't forgive.

Inspection periods, loan contingencies, and disclosure windows can forfeit deposits and rights if misread by a day.

Legal consultation is complimentary as part of our brokerage engagements. Flat-fee legal services are for buyers and sellers who need stand-alone review or are closing without broker representation.

Flat-fee legal services

Fixed fees. Clear deliverables. No billable-hour anxiety.

Tier 1 · Flat Fee

Legal Review of Real Estate Transactions

$5,000 flat

For buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants seeking legal safeguards on a specific transaction.

  • Full contract analysis and review
  • Transfer Disclosure Statement (TDS) review and risk assessment
  • Seller disclosure review and risk management analysis
  • Inspection report review — foundation/drainage, pest/structural, general home, sewer lateral, pool
  • Financial and legal risk assessment with deadline analysis
  • Redlines, strategy guidance, and offer-terms recommendations
  • Escrow and title coordination across Northern California
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Tier 2 · Flat Fee

No-Realtor Transaction Legal Support

$10,000+ flat

For independent, private-party, and FSBO buyers and sellers closing without broker representation.

  • Everything in Tier 1, plus —
  • Contract and addendum drafting
  • Deed preparation and recording
  • Disclosure and compliance guidance
  • Legal risk review on all addenda
  • Prop 19 parent-child transfer compliance
  • Gift-of-equity documentation and filing
  • Promissory note drafting and secured lending documentation
  • Eviction, habitability, and unlawful detainer support
  • Tenant buyout and cash-for-keys negotiation
  • Legal-expert negotiation on your behalf
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Tier 3 · Representation

Real Estate Advocacy & Litigation

Flat fee — scoped to matter

For buyers, sellers, owners, landlords, and tenants facing disputes, controversies, or complex transactions.

  • Everything in Tiers 1 & 2, plus —
  • Full legal representation in disputes and transactions
  • Drafting and editing of all contracts, notices, and legal documents
  • Breach-of-contract claims and defense
  • Partition actions (co-ownership disputes)
  • Lis pendens filing and defense
  • Mediation and arbitration representation
  • Disputes with lender/escrow, HOA, and tenant/landlord
  • Plain-language counsel on risks, options, and next steps
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All services above are legal in nature only and do not include tax or financial advice. Any ongoing representation, negotiation, or work beyond the scope listed may require a separate engagement.

Clients

5.0 stars across Yelp and Zillow — verbatim.

via Zillow
Mary helped me buy a condo as a first-time home buyer. She made the whole process super easy and really helped me every step of the way. She's very prompt in getting back to you, even on weekends, and her legal background made the contract review feel effortless.
First-time buyer, Walnut Creek condoOct 2019
via Zillow
Where do I begin on how amazing Mary is!? My experience with my recent home purchase was that of seamlessness and an overall happy experience (rare). She will go to bat for you on what will make you happy.
Verified Zillow buyer, Concord, CA 94518Nov 2018
via Yelp
It is truly my honor to write this review for Mary. She is not just an agent or a professional; she is a deeply kind-hearted person who possesses an absolutely unmatched level of knowledge in real estate matters. I was in the final week of closing when the sellers made a late disclosure that completely stalled the process — every other person I reached out to could offer no solution. Mary spent time reviewing the documents and immediately pointed me to the exact section within the agreement I could use to navigate the situation.
Manik T., Milpitas, CANov 2025
via Yelp
Whether you have basic questions or are in need of in-depth advice for your home, Mary is your answer!! We are so grateful for Mary's help in tackling some gnarly residential zoning issues in Pleasant Hill. She made herself readily available for questions after hours and on weekends; that level of communication with someone of her expertise is truly invaluable.
Meighan D. (Yelp Elite '26), Walnut Creek, CAFeb 2026
via Yelp
Mary is an outstanding agent and attorney. This type of agent is the future. Educated, business savvy, and a practicing, licensed attorney. She found me the perfect house in Walnut Creek after years of patient, careful searching, and now after just 5 years, it has almost doubled in value at over $2 million. Your legal experience, deep knowledge of the Bay Area, and design expertise have earned us generational wealth we never could have obtained with our regular jobs.
J. C., San Francisco, CAJul 2025
via Yelp
Mary was absolutely amazing. When it came down to putting in offers, Mary knew exactly how to make our offer shine above the several others we were in competition with. Another thing that made Mary especially valuable is her long experience as a real estate attorney — when a legal question came up during our purchase, Mary gave us super sound legal advice we would have otherwise had to engage an attorney to figure out. That alone saved us thousands of dollars.
Derek N., San Francisco, CAMar 2021
via Yelp
Excellent, Competent Service!! When we reached out to Atty. McNeill she spoke to us with candor, grounded in her wealth of knowledge and experience. If you need an expert by your side while navigating your legal matter, no matter how small or complex your situation may be — reach out to Mary.
Ajeenah C., Manteca, CAFeb 2026
via Yelp
There was a lot of competition and the odds were stacked against me. I honestly just wanted to put my faith in someone for a very important project and it ended up being her — I have no regrets whatsoever. She's the kind of person who will show up even if she's with a sick kid or dealing with her own life on short notice. At the end of it, it was successful and I look back and think there's no way it would've happened if I had called someone else.
Kristina M., Scotts Valley, CAMar 2026
via Yelp
Helpful, insightful information & guidance. She is an expert in the area of construction.
Janette M., Santa Rosa, CAFeb 2026
via Zillow
Mary is a great real estate agent and an amazing person! She helped us find our new home in Walnut Creek. We did not know much about the area and Mary spent a lot of time showing us different neighborhoods. Her experience and knowledge of the local market is why we got an amazing house.
DMM8, Walnut Creek buyerFeb 2021

Important

Any receipt or exchange of documentation or information does not constitute an attorney–client relationship. An attorney–client relationship is only formed after a fully executed engagement letter or retainer agreement.

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