How a Consumer Hired a Lawyer to Review a Warranty Deed in New York

In 2022, a personal client in New York sought assistance with reviewing a warranty deed for a property purchase that included an undisclosed easement to a wind farm. The client was concerned about the lack of disclosure regarding the easement, especially since the deed appeared to grant significant rights to the original owner, while the sellers were denying any easements. The situation was further complicated by aggressive behavior from the sellers, who had relocated out of state, leaving the client feeling vulnerable and unsure of the next steps to take. As a result, the client received one proposal from a licensed lawyer, with a flat fee bid of $2,000, submitted to meet the requested deadline of less than one week.