▪ More than twenty five years of experience in real estate and title insurance with an emphasis on clearing title defects by analyzing the chain of title, requirements, and exceptions; evaluating pertinent documents to determine ownership; reviewing recorded maps and surveys, legal descriptions, tax sale certificates, surrogate documents, judicial documents, determining corporate and LLC authority; and working closely with a medium-sized escrow staff in a calm and friendly manner. Experienced in title examinations, closings and post-closing, and recordings; title processing, multitasking and customer service. * Seventeen years of experience in operating a title agency with in-depth knowledge of administrative services, with a proven ability in business operations and possessing a high degree of knowledge in real estate ▪ Involved in the building of small businesses, buying and selling properties for a substantial profit, and managing a medium-sized staff. Track record of managing rapid growth, building self-sustaining teams, improving productivity, and leading successful start up operations. Two years experience as an attorney involved with real estate, corporate, landlord/tenant and family law issues. Also have worked in support positions with well-known law firms including Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, Winston & Strawn, Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, Kirkpatrick & Lockhart, and Finkel, Lefkowitz, Ostrow & Woolridge (a/k/a Tucker Arensburg)Specialties: ▪ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; with an ability to accurately review and evaluate documents and reports; possess computer knowledge; and strong conceptual thinking skills. Managed all aspects of business operations including hiring and training of staff, payroll, and accounting. An excellent negotiator skilled in all areas of negotiation.