Real Estate

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Title Insurance From Start to Finish

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Mississippi CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
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Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
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Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
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Texas CLE Approved 3 Total
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Virginia CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 3 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 3 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 3 Total
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New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 3 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 3 Total
NFPA Approved 0 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 3 Total
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2 hours 59 minutes
John Lotardo aka the TITLEMAN
Shane Sclichter
With John T. Lotardo aka the TITLEMAN from Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company + 1 other
Recorded October 02, 2025.
Product ID 101086

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Overview

From Title Search to Policy Issuance and Claims

A clear grasp of title insurance is non-negotiable in today's real estate legal practice: without it, you can expose your clients to delayed closings and post-closing messes. This program will walk you through the entire title insurance process - from initial search to final policy delivery and claims. Learn how to read title commitments, spot red flags, remove exceptions, and work effectively with title companies. Protect your clients and close deals smoothly - register today!

  • Learn to identify breaks in the chain of title and other red flags during the title search process.
  • Discover how to read and review a title commitment or final policy.
  • Find out which title exceptions can be removed and how.
  • Determine what endorsements can do, when to request them, and why.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Anatomy of Title Insurance Commitments and Policies
  2. Removing Title Exceptions and Using Endorsements Effectively
  3. The Title Search Process Explained
  4. The Final Mile: Closing Coordination, Policy Delivery, and Claims

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Product ID 101086

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 3 Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 3 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 3 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 3 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
California CLE Approved 3 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
Florida CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 3 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 3 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 3 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 3.6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 3 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 3 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
Rhode Island CLE Approved 3.5 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 3 Total
Texas CLE Approved 3 Total
Utah CLE Approved 3 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 3 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 3 Total
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 3 Total
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved 3 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 3 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 3 Total
NFPA Approved 0 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 3 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Anatomy of Title Insurance Commitments and Policies

    1. Owner's Policy and Lender's Policy
    2. ALTA vs. Other Forms
    3. Key Terms and Provisions
    4. Reviewing the Title Insurance Commitment or Policy

  2. Removing Title Exceptions and Using Endorsements Effectively

    1. Reviewing Exceptions and Supporting Documentation
    2. Tips for Working With the Title Company or Underwriter
    3. Removing Different Title Exceptions
    4. Insuring Over Title Exceptions
    5. Endorsements to Obtain, When, and Why

  3. The Title Search Process Explained

    1. Scope of the Title Search
    2. What the Title Search Won't Find
    3. Public Records and Other Sources
    4. Reviewing Key Documents: Identifying Breaks in the Chain of Title and Other Red Flags

  4. The Final Mile: Closing Coordination, Policy Delivery, and Claims

    1. Role of the Title Company
    2. Coordinating With Escrow
    3. Reviewing the Marked-Up Title Commitment
    4. Disbursement of Funds, Recording, and Issuance of the Final Title Policy
    5. Title Insurance Claims and Disputes

Who Should Attend

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

Speakers

John T Lotardo aka the TITLEMAN
John T.
Lotardo aka the TITLEMAN
Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company
Shane D Sclichter
Shane D.
Sclichter
Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP
Speaker bio
John T Lotardo aka the TITLEMAN

John T. Lotardo aka the TITLEMAN

Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company
John Lotardo aka the TITLEMAN

is senior vice president, director of operations, and national commercial counsel for Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company. He is the former senior underwriter and state counsel for First American Title Insurance Company in Arizona and Nevada. Previously, Mr. Lotardo was senior vice president and general counsel for Stewart Title & Trust of Phoenix Inc., as well as state underwriting and claims counsel for Stewart Title Guaranty Company. As a licensed attorney, his practice entails all aspects of real estate, title/escrow and corporate operations. Mr. Lotardo earned his B.A. degree, with honors and academic distinction, from C.W. Post, Long Island University; and his J.D. degree from Arizona State University. He is a frequent speaker, instructor, retained expert, and guest commentator. Being past president of the Land Title Association of Arizona, Mr. Lotardo has been a member of many real estate organizations, including holding the position of president for the Arizona Trustee Association, as well as being an active member of the State Bar of Arizona; the Arizona State Escrow Association; and bankruptcy, lending, foreclosure, legislative, judiciary and corporate organizations locally and nationwide. He recently completed his tenure on the Arizona Association of Realtors' Residential Contract Revision Workgroup and served on the Education Advisory Committee for the Arizona Department of Real Estate. Mr. Lotardo is the author of numerous articles and columns including the popular Ask the TITLEMAN™, which is in print throughout the United States. He also has been a guest commentator on talk radio for KFNX 1100 and KFNN 1510. Mr. Lotardo had been the editor for the Real Property Journal for the State Bar of Arizona for a number of years. He has been selected as a Who's Who in the legal community as part of The Business Journal's Leading Lawyers Program. Currently, he is the president of the Real Estate Advisory Board to the Maricopa County Recorder.

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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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