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Stewart Title Acquires Lawyers Signature Settlements

Created at 6 Aug · 6:20 PM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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Stewart Title has acquired Lawyers Signature Settlements (LSS), a Maryland-based title agency, to expand its Mid-Atlantic presence. LSS provides residential and commercial title services across Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania.

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Key Numbers

15 yearsLSS operational history

Who's Involved

Stewart Title
Acquiring company expanding Mid-Atlantic footprint
Lawyers Signature Settlements (LSS)
Frederick, Maryland-based title agency acquired by Stewart Title
Courtney Katunick
Division president at Stewart Title
Katrina Hallein
Owner and president of LSS
Stewart Title Acquires Lawyers Signature Settlements

↳ Why This Matters

The acquisition signifies Stewart Title's strategic expansion into the Mid-Atlantic market, aiming to enhance its service offerings and market reach in a key region for real estate transactions.

Key facts

  • Stewart Title has acquired Lawyers Signature Settlements (LSS).
  • LSS is a title agency based in Frederick, Maryland.
  • The acquisition expands Stewart Title's presence in the Mid-Atlantic region.
  • LSS offers residential and commercial title services.
  • The agency serves Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania.

Stewart Title has acquired Lawyers Signature Settlements (LSS), a title agency based in Frederick, Maryland, as part of its strategy to expand its footprint in the Mid-Atlantic region. LSS, which has been in operation for nearly 15 years, offers both residential and commercial title services and serves clients across Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania.

Courtney Katunick, division president at Stewart Title, stated that LSS has established a strong reputation and deep local market expertise. She expressed enthusiasm for welcoming the LSS team, anticipating that the combined entities will enhance customer opportunities while maintaining service excellence. Katrina Hallein, owner and president of LSS, noted that joining Stewart provides a platform for continued growth and helps address industry challenges such as wire fraud, leveraging Stewart's financial strength for long-term success.

Frequently asked questions

LSS provides residential and commercial title services.

LSS operates in Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania.

LSS owner Katrina Hallein stated that joining Stewart positions the company for continued growth and helps address evolving industry challenges, such as wire fraud, by leveraging Stewart's financial strength.

What Happens Next

01Stewart Title will integrate LSS services into its Mid-Atlantic operations.

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How It Developed

Stewart Title acquired Lawyers Signature Settlements (LSS).
LSS provides residential and commercial title services in Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
The acquisition expands Stewart Title's Mid-Atlantic presence.

Sources

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Stewart Title expands Mid-Atlantic footprintHousingWire

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