Locating competent RE attorney for short sales

I’m an investor and general contractor who would like to be prepared to take advantate of short sale opportunities this year. I want to sit down with a good California RE lawyer and review the procedures, documents and current law.
What sort of RE professionals should I ask for referals? An agent, broker, escrow officer, my accountant or the REO department of a bank? Who’s in a position to know which local attorney knows his stuff and who does not? :deal

PS…don’t send me referrals…it is against the rules. :biggrin

Check the county the home is located in, they work well with Judges & Trustee’s