Atty. Maria Cortes
Maria Cortes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Maria, who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2026.
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About Maria Cortes at a glance
Maria Cortes is a real estate attorney based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Admitted to practice in New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association (2017) and Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association (2023). Educated at Rutgers University–Newark (J.D., 2017). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Maria Cortes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law
- Maria, who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2026
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Maria is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Maria Cortes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Maria Cortes is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Pennsylvania →
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Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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