Melease Leger-Patten
150 Quail Meadow Dr., Conroe,TX
Summary
Dedicated and skilled Title Examiner and Attorney specializing in real estate transactions with 10 years of experience in the field. Experienced in drafting documents for closing and working with underwriters on curative issues.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Title Examiner
Patten Title Company
Houston, Texas
04.2021 - Current
- Examination of lot and block files;
- Examination of commercial and acreage files;
- Survey review, including mapping metes and bounds on acreage files;
- Working with underwriters to clear up curative issues that came up during the course of examination;
- Bringing files to date for closing;
- Ordering and reviewing relevant court documents;
- Experience primarily in Title Data and with some experience in Data Trace.
Title Examiner
Texas American Title Company
Houston, Texas
06.2016 - 04.2021
- Examination of lot and block files;
- Examination of commercial and acreage files;
- Survey review, including mapping metes and bounds on acreage files;
- Working with underwriters to clear up curative issues that came up during the course of examination;
- Bringing files to date for closing;
- Ordering and reviewing relevant court documents;
- Experience primarily in Title Data and with some experience in Data Trace.
Document Preparation Attorney
Doc Prep 911
Houston, Texas
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Document preparation for commercial and residential real estate transactions;
- Drafting documents for traditional and non-traditional financing, corporate resolutions, certificates of trust and trust amendments to allow for transfers of real property, affidavits of heirship;
- Working with escrow and title client to resolve curative issues to facilitate the transfer of commercial and residential real estate.
Attorney
Perez, Leger & Walsh, PLLC
Houston, Texas
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Researching title defect issues for residential and commercial transactions; drafting and filing curative affidavits, motions, and pleadings to facilitate the transfer of residential and commercial properties; drafting and filing mechanic’s liens for both general contractor clients and subcontractor clients; advising clients on curative matters to facilitate the clearing of title on commercial and residential properties; drafting loan documents, deeds of trust, and conveyance documents for a multitude of commercial and residential real estate transactions; and assisting clients with family law matters.
Attorney
Paul A. Perez & Associates, LLC
Houston, Texas
09.2013 - 06.2015
- Researching title defect issues for residential and commercial transactions; drafting and filing affidavits, motions, and pleadings to clear title defect issues to facilitate the transfer of residential and commercial properties; drafting loan documents, deeds of trust, and conveyance documents for a multitude of commercial and residential real estate transactions; researching legal issues and drafting opinion letters for residential and commercial real estate firms and contractors; and assisting clients with estate planning and probate matters.
Education
Juris Doctorate -
University of Houston Law Center
08.2013
Bachelor of Science in Political Science -
Texas A&M University
05.2007
Skills
- Title Research
- Legal Research for Curative Issues
- Survey Review
- Experience in Title Data and DataTrace
Timeline
Document Preparation Attorney
Doc Prep 911
06.2022 - 08.2024
Title Examiner
Patten Title Company
04.2021 - Current
Title Examiner
Texas American Title Company
06.2016 - 04.2021
Attorney
Perez, Leger & Walsh, PLLC
06.2015 - 06.2016
Attorney
Paul A. Perez & Associates, LLC
09.2013 - 06.2015
Juris Doctorate -
University of Houston Law Center
Bachelor of Science in Political Science -
Texas A&M University
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