Now and then it makes very good economic sense to bring in a real estate attorney when risk is perceived or problems arise. My friend Steve Peden just wrote an excellent article on the often vexing problem of hiring, working with, and managing the cost of a good attorney when one is really needed:
How to Choose, Work With (and Control) Attorneys and Other Outside Professionals - Legal
Good read, and applicable to other professionals like accountants and business managers. Perhaps in some cases even Realtors! - David