Do I need a real estate attorney

As you can imagine, I need a little more information to answer your question. What prompted you to post your question?

Probably the best way to answer your question right now is to recommend you call a real estate attorney or two that will listen to you - free of charge - to help you determine if you need a real estate attorney.

Good luck, Mark Arend.

Depends on the issue. What are you trying to do?

If you are currently renting you might find some good resources online at:
http://www.atg.wa.gov/ResidentialLT/default.aspx

This list is provided and maintained by the Washington State Office of the Attorney General.