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Real estate attorneys have experienced drastic changes in both their real estate practices and their role in the title industry. In the aftermath of the bursting real estate bubble and the deep economic downturn that has followed, now is the time take advantage of membership in the American Land Title Association (ALTA). The annual membership cost for real estate attorneys is $250. To apply, click here.
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Advocacy
The title industry has been under unprecedented legislative and regulatory scrutiny, and there’s evidence that it will only intensify. ALTA has been an effective advocate at the national level for the title industry for years.
- ALTA is constantly in touch with Congress on legislative and regulatory issues, insuring our member’s interests are represented and protected.
- ALTA periodically joins with state land title associations to influence state legislation, and works with other key entities at the national level, such as HUD, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and NAIC.
- Grassroots network to help members stay informed and on top of important issues, with timely alerts about relevant legislative and regulatory trends in Washington.
- TIPAC - The title industry’s PAC (Political Action Committee). TIPAC is the collective voice of the title industry and the official PAC of ALTA. TIPAC builds and develops relationships with legislators while educating and advocating on behalf of ALTA’s membership.
Information & Resources
As a real estate attorney member of ALTA you are afforded valuable tools and resources not available anywhere else – tools that can help you and your practice achieve and maintain a competitive edge.
- License to use ALTA Policy forms included in your membership ($195 value).
- Weekly email updates to stay informed on important new developments.
- Quarterly mailings on key lawsuits affecting the land title industry, current developments in real property law, and changes to ALTA policy forms.
Education & Training
Continuing legal education is a top priority and a professional requirement for every attorney. ALTA provides exclusive opportunities for real estate attorneys looking to enhance their expertise and complete the credits they need.
- Dedicated professional development programming at the ALTA Annual Convention, approved for CLE credit.
- Invitation to ALTA’s Title Counsel Meetings held 2x/year where top attorneys in the title industry review the impact of recent case law.
- Discounts on ALTA meetings with CLE-approved educational offerings and training materials.
Leadership & Networking
Successful attorneys know the value of being a member of a professional community. Leading and participating in the ongoing conversation about the direction of the title and settlement services industry is critical to your success as a real estate attorney. Your ALTA membership will afford you these opportunities:
- Opportunity to serve on ALTA committees, contributing your point of view and positioning yourself as an expert in your local market.
- Opportunity to play a vital role in supporting ALTA’s advocacy role by leveraging your own influential contacts to help reach our common advocacy goals.
- Ability to connect and network with key professionals in the title industry.
- Listing in ALTA’s national membership directory.
ALTA has been an effective advocate for your interests at the federal and national level on issues that directly impact your real estate practice and your role in the title industry. Joining and maintaining your membership in ALTA is the best way to insure that this national advocacy on your behalf continues. To apply for an Attorney membership, click here.
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