Metro Title has assembled an experienced team of underwriters, title attorneys, and administrative staff to help real estate attorneys and paralegals resolve their issues with title efficiently and professionally. Metro Title offers exceptional service and prioritizes the customer’s experience by emphasizing quality and consistency.
Qualifications:
- Received his bachelor’s from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and earned his Juris Doctor degree from Wake Forest University School of Law.
- Decades of experience serving as counsel on issues of title insurance and real estate, as well as experience as a speaker for continuing professional and legal education.
Personal Information
Prior to entering the title insurance industry, David worked in private practice at a law firm that focused on matters of residential and commercial real estate. Once he entered the industry, David spent a decade as a Triangle Area Manager and State Counsel for two national title underwriters. In 2005, David founded Metro Title.
David and his wife reside in Raleigh, alongside their two dogs, Blue and Buddy. He has two sons currently attending college.
Direct Dial: 919-532-3003
Cell: 919-274-3660
E-mail: david.huffstetler@mettitle.biz
Qualifications:
- Received a bachelor’s degree in English from Western Carolina University, where she studied technical and legal writing.
- Awarded honors, cum laude.
- Half a decade of experience in customer service.
Personal Information
She lives in Raleigh and spends most of her time reading and writing.
Direct Dial: 919-833-1284
E-mail: jessica.ladrie@mettitle.biz
Qualifications:
- Maureen earned her bachelor’s degree from North Carolina State University.
- Licensed Title Insurance Underwriter and North Carolina State Bar Certified Paralegal
Personal Information
Maureen lives in Cary with her husband. They recently celebrated the 1st wedding anniversary of their son and daughter-in-law.
Direct Dial: 919-833-1284
E-mail: maureen.miller@mettitle.biz
Brett Oates, Commercial Underwriter
Qualifications:
- Earned a bachelor’s degree from Peace College.
- Awarded high honors, summa cum laude.
- Over two decades of experience in the title insurance industry coordinating and underwriting single and multi-site commercial transactions.
Personal Information
She and her husband reside in Raleigh, alongside her adorable chihuahua, Henry.
Direct Dial: 919-532-3007
E-mail: brett.oates@mettitle.biz
Laura Greene, Commercial Underwriter
Qualifications:
- Graduated from Winthrop College and later, the University of South Carolina School of Law.
- Awarded high honors, summa cum laude, and cum laude, respectively.
- A decade of experience working in law, concentrating on real estate matters.
Personal Information
After graduating, Laura worked in private practice for several years. She retired from private practice so she could raise her daughter. Later, Laura started working again as a commercial and residential underwriter. She lives in Raleigh with her husband, daughter, and eight-year-old beagle, Buddy.
Direct Dial: 919-551-7211
E-mail: laura.greene@mettitle.biz
Qualifications:
- Received her bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
- Completed the Meredith College Paralegal Program and is a North Carolina State Bar Certified Paralegal.
- Over two decades of experience in the title insurance industry.
- Experience as both a residential and commercial underwriter.
Personal Information
She resides in Wilmington with her husband, dog, and three cats.
Direct Dial: 919-532-3006
E-mail: christine.zylka@mettitle.biz
Qualifications:
- Graduate of Peace College, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and the Meredith College Paralegal Program.
- Decades of experience in the title insurance industry.
Personal Information
Prior to being hired by Metro Title Company, Anne worked as a real estate paralegal with a Raleigh law firm. She resides in Raleigh, caring for her father and three cuddly cats.
Direct Dial: 919-532-3006
E-mail: anne.swaim@mettitle.biz
Kristen Shoffner, Residential Underwriter
Qualifications:
- A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and a North Carolina certified paralegal.
- Two decades of experience as a commercial and residential underwriter.
Personal Information
Kristen previously managed the Southport, NC branch of a national title insurance underwriter, before beginning her work for Metro Title. She lives in Wilmington with her husband, and two children.
Direct Dial: 919-532-3005
E-mail: kristen.schoffner@mettitle.biz