Litigation Partner Michael R. O'Donnell is speaking at an upcoming Strafford live webinar, "Curing Title Defects Under the 2021 ALTA Owner's and Loan Policies: Identifying and Resolving Common Defects," scheduled for Thursday, May 22, 2025, 1:00 PM-2:30 PM EDT. Mike and the other panelists will provide an overview of the 2021 ALTA Owner's and Loan Policies, and how the most recent revisions affect the ability to cure title defects arising from judgments and liens, arising from the rights of third parties, and caused by breaks in the chain of title. The program will analyze the frequent issues that arise and best practices for curing these title defects to close the deal.
The panel will review these and other vital questions:
- How do the 2021 ALTA Owner's and Loan Policies affect addressing title defects?
- What are the most common liens on property, and what are best practices for investigating and clearing the lien?
- What are the most common issues that arise with third-party rights, and what are best practices for resolving these issues?
- When would action to quiet title be necessary to resolve a break in the chain of title, and what are best practices for curing title through litigation?
After the presentations, Mike and the other panelists will engage in a live question and answer session with participants.
