Ethics for Law Firm Title Companies: Avoiding Malpractice and Negligence

Event Description

Pennsylvania is one of many states that allow non-attorneys to handle real estate closings, meaning that holding a real estate closing is not, by itself, considered the practice of law. Pennsylvania case law recognizes a claim in tort for negligence for a title company’s failure to discover and disclose a defect, lien, or encumbrance on title in a title commitment or succeeding policy. Additionally, when a law firm’s title company handles a closing, it may be subject to a malpractice suit by any party to the closing that believes it was a client of the firm. The purpose of this CLE is to explain Pennsylvania case law relative to negligence actions which may be brought against title companies, including law firms, and practice pointers relating to mitigating this risk.

CREDIT(S):

1.0 ETHICS CREDIT

SPEAKER:

Derek P. Dissinger, Esquire
Barley Snyder LLP

Derek Dissinger is chair of Barley Snyder’s Real Estate Practice and its Hospitality Industry Group. He is also a member of the Finance Practice. He represents creditors such as banks and credit unions in wide range of commercial loan transactions, including real estate loans, construction loans, asset-based credit facilities, participations and loan sales. Derek’s experience as a real estate attorney and title agent allows him to bring a unique perspective to the documentation of real estate loans which benefits his financial institution clients.  He also regularly presents to financial institutions on various topics including title insurance, loan modifications, mechanic’s liens and unique collateral.

LOCATION||TIME:

Lancaster Bar Association

28 East Orange Street

Lancaster, PA 17602

Lunch: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
CLE: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

PRICING:

LBA Attorney (with credit) - $40.00

LBA Attorney (without credit) - $28.00

LBA Attorney + Paralegal - $65.00

LBA Member Paralegal/Legal Assistant - $30.00

Non-Member (with credit) - $60.50

Non-Member (Attorney, Paralegal, or Legal Assistant without credit) - $48.00

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QUESTIONS?

Email Lexi Driendl (cle@lancasterbar.org), Continuing Legal Education & Marketing Coordinator