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McDonnell & Associates P.A., Law Firm

Updated 2026-08-27 · 4,677 reviewed · 111 listed · Scored from 82 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.1(82) 74 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Real Estate & Title LawForeclosure Defense
McDonnell & Associates P.A., Law Firm
Services
Real Estate & Title Law, Foreclosure Defense
Reviews
82

What recent reviews say

Most reviewers describe smooth, well-managed closings with staff who explain documents clearly and stay engaged throughout the process. Named staff members Christie, Andrew, and Kevin earned specific praise for patience and attention to detail, though one reviewer reported serious concerns about office management and unprofessionalism.

Praised for
  • responsive and attentive staff
  • thorough preparation and detail
  • calm, professional closing experience
  • knowledgeable in real estate law
Watch-outs
  • disorganized management
  • unprofessional office conduct
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Best for: First-time home buyers and clients needing multi-step real estate transactions explained clearly.
Think twice if: One reviewer had significant concerns about management organization and professionalism across the entire office.

Strengths

  • experienced closing team
  • clear document explanation
  • attentive service during long closings

Worth knowing

  • Christie praised for estate planning and closing work
  • Andrew assisted with closing, offered refreshments during 5-hour session
  • Kevin explained closing procedures thoroughly
  • Firm handles repeat closings for same clients

What reviews say by service

Real Estate & Title Law
Clients consistently report clear explanations, thorough preparation, and calm closing experiences with named staff members.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.1 against a 4.57 average across the 86 real estate & title law businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 79% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 47
Review volume 83
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 68
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Do you handle first-time home buyer closings?
Yes. Multiple first-time buyers reported that staff explained every step of the process and made closings feel smooth and manageable.
Can you help with estate planning and trust documents?
Yes. Staff prepared trust and estate documents that clients said gave them peace of mind.
Do you serve clients outside South Carolina?
Yes. Their website states they serve multi-state clients, and one reviewer who moved away from SC reached out for help with a real estate issue.

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Last updated 2026-08-27