Marketing & Ethics Panel Discussion

A panel of three attorney title agents from diverse parts of the state will discuss how they successfully market their services without violating the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar, and the Florida Department of Financial Services Rules regulating title agents.

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Gregory Oropeza

Managing Partner

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Gregory S. Oropeza is the managing partner of Oropeza, Stones & Cardenas, PLLC in Key West, Florida. A fourth generation native to Key West, Mr. Oropeza practices solely in the area of real estate transactional and land use law in the Keys. Mr. Oropeza earned his bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Florida and Juris Doctor from Florida State University College of Law.

Michael Tidwell

Attorney

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Mike Tidwell, owner of Michael D. Tidwell, P.A. and Emerald Coast Title, is a native Pensacolian who graduated from Woodham High School in 1975. After receiving his bachelor's degree from the University of Southwestern Louisiana, he continued his education at Tulane University in New Orleans, receiving his J.D. in 1991. After becoming licensed in the state of Florida, Mr. Tidwell returned to Pensacola in 1991 and began his law practice at Bordelon and Tidwell in Gulf Breeze. In 1997, he founded Michael D. Tidwell, P.A. in downtown Pensacola where he specializes in probate, commercial litigation, corporate litigation, general civil litigation, and real estate law. Emerald Coast Title has been a Fund corporate member since 2002.

Peggy Williams

Senior Manager, Risk Analysis and Member Compliance

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Margaret A. “Peggy” Williams manages The Fund’s Risk Management and Member and Agent Services Departments. She received her undergraduate degree from Florida State University and her J.D. degree from the University of Florida College of Law. Ms. Williams joined The Fund’s legal staff in 2000 as claims counsel, and has headed the Risk Management Department since 2005. She is co-editor of The Fund’s monthly publication, The Fund Concept. Ms. Williams is an at-large member of The Florida Bar’s Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Executive Council, and serves on several of its committees. She is a member of the Florida Land Title Association, and has served on a Florida Bar Grievance Committee for the 9th Circuit.

Sam Saad, III

Managing Attorney

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Sam Saad has been an attorney for over fifteen years. He is the founder and managing attorney at the Law Office of Sam J. Saad III. He also owns and operates his title company, Paradise Coast Title & Escrow. Mr. Saad spends a great deal of time and resources marketing his firm and title company and has had great success by delivering a consistent message and high quality personalized service to his clients and referral base.

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General Session

Title Teasers

Welcoming Remarks

The Many Faces of the BFP - A Day in Claims Court

The Continuing Evolution of Wire Fraud Schemes: Prevention, Mitigation & Recovery

General Counsel's Perspective

To All the Economists I've Loved

Mastering Florida's Marketable Record Title Act

Legislative Update - 2019

Digital Closings and Remote Online Notarization: The Latest and Greatest

Quiz on Recent Real Property Cases

Breakout Session

Bank Secrecy and Spotting Money Laundering

Agathokakological* Nature of Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Loans *composed of both good and evil

Insuring Leases: Valuation, Endorsements, and Other Considerations

Marketing & Ethics Panel Discussion

Coulda, Shoulda, Woulda: Avoiding Claims of Legal Malpractice in Real Estate Transactions

Caught in The Dark Web – A Real Estate Attorney’s View

Easements & Access from Title Insurer's Perspective

Residential Session

Homestead Issues Related to Conveyance, Mortgage and Disposition Upon Death

Representing Foreign Buyers - Choice of Entity and Compliance: What you Don't Know May Hurt You

Attorneys Are From Mars & Realtors® Are From Venus: Serving the Unique Legal Needs of Real Estate Agents

Commercial Session

Commercial Workflows, Tips & Efficiencies Panel Discussion

Negotiating Commercial Real Estate Loan Documentation: Bridging the Gap Between Borrowers and Lenders

Title Insurance Aspects of Florida's Construction Lien Law

Digital Manual

Accreditation Certificates

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