Real Estate

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Complex Commercial Title Problems and Solutions

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Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
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Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
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Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
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5 hours 57 minutes
Shane Sclichter
Sheri Kanesaka
Casey Cirner
Kate Grady
Anita Lotz
With Shane D. Sclichter from Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP + 4 others
Recorded May 22, 2025
Product ID 100293

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Overview

Protect Your Client's Interests and Ensure Smooth Real Estate Deals

Commercial real estate transactions can be riddled with hidden title issues that can lead to costly delays, legal disputes, and lost opportunities. This comprehensive webinar delves into the most common and complicated title problems in commercial real estate - and provides practical solutions and expert strategies for overcoming them. With our experienced faculty leading each topic, you'll walk away with actionable insights to resolve whatever title conundrums come your way. Register today!

  • Resolve issues where ownership transfers were made without the required business or legal approvals.
  • Discover how to track down and tackle various liens on commercial property.
  • Learn how to deal with zoning, land use, and deed restrictions that may hinder commercial property use and development.
  • Fix the problem of outdated surveys and legal descriptions.
  • Review best practices for addressing environmental concerns.
  • Receive sound ethical guidance for balancing confidentiality and transparency in real estate.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Complex Ownership Issues and Title Gaps
  2. Liens and Leasehold Interests
  3. Zoning and Land Use Restrictions and Restrictive Covenants
  4. Easement and Boundary Disputes
  5. Environmental Liabilities and Liens
  6. Legal Ethics

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Product ID 100293

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 6 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Complex Ownership Issues and Title Gaps

    1. Undocumented Transfers and Wild Deeds
    2. Lack of Proper Authorization
    3. Multi-Owner or Partnership Issues
    4. Chain of Title Gaps Due to Divorce, Inheritance Issues, and Other Family Problems
    5. Bankruptcy-Related Title Issues

  2. Liens and Leasehold Interests

    1. Subordination and Priorities of Liens
    2. Mortgage, UCC, and Tax Liens
    3. Mechanic's/Construction Liens and Judgment Liens
    4. Liens for Unpaid Fines or Penalties Relating to Code Violations
    5. Title Defects in Property Leasing and Tenant Rights

  3. Zoning and Land Use Restrictions and Restrictive Covenants

    1. Zoning Violations and Mixed-Use Zoning Issues
    2. Non-Conforming Uses
    3. Building Code and Compliance Issues
    4. Subdivision and Parcel Issues
    5. Historic Preservation Restrictions
    6. Restrictive Covenants and Deed Restrictions

  4. Easement and Boundary Disputes

    1. Legal Description Discrepancies
    2. Surveyor Errors and Outdated Surveys and Legal Descriptions
    3. Construction Overlaps
    4. Easement Issues in Commercial Real Estate Title
    5. Commercial Title Insurance: Exclusions and Endorsements in Survey and Easement Issues

  5. Environmental Liabilities and Liens

    1. Key Regulatory Compliance Concerns
    2. Environmental Assessments
    3. Environmental Liabilities, Cleanup, and Liens
    4. Indemnification Responsibilities and Concerns

  6. Legal Ethics

    1. Conflicts of Interest in Commercial Property Transactions
    2. Confidentiality Obligations
    3. Disclosure in Title Transactions
    4. Identifying and Preventing Fraudulent Transactions
    5. Attorney's Fees

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Real estate agents/brokers, title insurance professionals, and paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Shane D Sclichter
Shane D.
Sclichter
Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP
Sheri Kanesaka
Sheri
Kanesaka
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Casey L Cirner
Casey L.
Cirner
Miles & Stockbridge
Kate M Grady
Kate M.
Grady
Hahn Loeser
Anita I Lotz
Anita I.
Lotz
Phelps Dunbar LLP
Speaker bio
Shane D Sclichter

Shane D. Sclichter

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP
Shane Sclichter

is a partner in the law firm of Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP, where he is a member of the finance, energy and real estate group. He has nearly two decades of experience in banking and commercial finance law. In his practice, Mr. Sclichter primarily represents commercial banks and borrowers in a wide range of multi-lender and single lender secured and unsecured financing transactions, including real estate development and construction financing, asset-based lending facilities, acquisition financings, equipment financings, mezzanine financings, and intercreditor and subordination agreements. He also has experience with real estate sales and acquisitions (commercial and residential), including purchase and sales agreements, title insurance matters, inspection issues, transfer tax issues, survey requirements, and leasing issues. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Sclichter was senior counsel at First Niagara Bank. He earned his B.A. degree from The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina and his J.D. degree from the Duquesne University School of Law. He is a member of The West Virginia Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association and New Jersey State Bar Association.

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Sheri Kanesaka

Sheri Kanesaka

Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Sheri Kanesaka

is of counsel at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. She focuses her practice on litigation involving title issues (perfection, rights, restrictions), lien security and priority disputes, bad faith title insurance claims, escrow negligence, tax liens, and bankruptcy matters. Ms. Kanesaka earned her B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley and her J.D. degree from University of Southern California Gould School of Law.

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Casey L Cirner

Casey L. Cirner

Miles & Stockbridge
Casey Cirner

is principal of Miles & Stockbridge in Rockville, Maryland. She practices in the areas of land use, zoning, municipal law, real estate and appellate litigation. Ms. Cirner's clients are residential and commercial property owners, developers and builders, whom she represents through the various development processes including subdivision, site plan, rezoning, master planning, conditional use, variance, annexation, permitting and historic preservation. She assists various clients in public and private sectors with real estate transactions, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating things like easements, licenses, covenants and more. Ms. Cirner also performs development feasibility studies and counsels clients in boundary, quiet title and easement disputes. She was selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® in the areas of land use and zoning and real estate litigation (2022-2024) and real estate law (2023-2024). Ms. Cirner earned her J.D. degree from University of Baltimore School of Law.

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Kate M Grady

Kate M. Grady

Hahn Loeser
Kate Grady

concentrates her practice on commercial real estate, finance and real estate transactions. She has extensive experience in title examination and review for title insurance purposes (for both residential and commercial real estate) and for mineral estates. With her prior experience working with title companies and as a landman, Ms. Grady has experience curing title defects, clearing liens, providing title opinions and assisting clients through the title process from inception to post-closing. She is skilled at reviewing the diligence in connection with real estate acquisition and financing. With vast experience reviewing title documents, surveys, and zoning, Ms. Grady can solve the most complex title issues. Additionally, she has experience drafting many types of real estate documents including loan documents, security instruments, indemnities, NDAs, and estoppels. Ms. Grady earned her B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Akron and her J.D. degree from University of Akron School of Law.

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Anita I Lotz

Anita I. Lotz

Phelps Dunbar LLP
Anita Lotz

is a member of the Memphis law firm of Phelps Dunbar LLP, where her areas of practice include commercial lending, real estate transactions, title law, foreclosures, and financial institutions regulatory law. She has spoken for various business and professional organizations on a variety of foreclosure and commercial lending issues. Ms. Lotz is a member of the Memphis, Tennessee and American (member, Business Law Section) bar associations; and the Association of Women Attorneys. She earned her B.A. degree from Northwestern University and her J.D. degree from Boston University.

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