Experienced Real Estate Title Abstractor and Examiner with deep expertise in public records research, chain of title analysis, and legal document review. Known for accurate title commitments and ownership verification.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Real Estate Title Abstractor and Examiner
Rattikin Title Company
Fort Worth, Texas
08.1995 - 10.2025
Examined deeds, liens, and encumbrances for property ownership verification.
Verified legal descriptions against recorded documents and title reports.
Researched chain of title to identify ownership gaps and exceptions.
Performed title searches to determine the chain of ownership of parcels in question.
Reviewed county records to abstract title history for Rattikin Title Company files.
Prepared title commitments using company standards and closing requirements.
Researched public records including deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, tax records and other related documents.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Stephen F, Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX
12-1976
Skills
Title examination
Chain of title
Title commitment preparation
Legal description review
Public records search
Property records
Affiliations
Self taught artist, skilled in drawing, scratchboard and varied mixed media,