Since 1993, Regal Title Agency has developed a unique niche as a traditional title agency providing individualized hands-on service through a broad network of underwriters. Regal Title Agency’s three principals – all of whom are attorneys – represent over six decades of real estate and title expertise. Supported by a staff of title experts and non-legal professionals, our in-house counsel consistently provides for an efficient closing process.
Regal Title Agency provides title insurance, escrow, and closing services for residential, commercial, and industrial real estate transactions nationwide. We also act as a qualified intermediary for IRC §1031 exchanges.
Regal Title Agency’s objective is to deliver our clients a policy insuring a statement of the condition of real property. Addressing the title and escrow needs of our lenders, we provide the necessary endorsements and coverages mandated by our clients who deal in local and national transactions. Our philosophy is to provide our clients with their desired result while remaining true to the fundamental principle of clear and marketable title.
One of our key assets is our network of leading underwriters – Fidelity National Title Group, First American Title Insurance Company, Stewart Title Insurance Company, and Westcor Land Title Insurance Co. This extensive network allows for the orchestration of high liability policy limits while simultaneously facilitating clearance issues.
We couldn’t do it without them
From his start in the title insurance industry in 1977, Mr. Tafuri has earned the reputation as a true title man. He received his B.A. in social sciences from St. Francis College, Summa Cum Laude and his J.D. from Brooklyn Law School while building his reputation. With over three decades of title experience, his expertise is unparalleled in facilitating the closing process. Mr. Tafuri is a member of various bar associations.
Ms. Clemente’s unique combination of hands-on title industry experience and business skills enable her to explore and develop business relationships and to ensure that Regal Title Agency and its staff provide superior service to the firm’s clients. She earned her B.B.A. from Pace University and J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law. She is admitted to the New York and New Jersey Bars and is a member of various bar associations.
Mr. Tafuri has over 30 years’ experience in the title industry, beginning as a title examiner and culminating as co-counsel for a title agency prior to Regal’ s inception. He graduated with a B.S. in accounting from Brooklyn College and received a J.D. Cum Laude from Brooklyn Law School. Mr. Tafuri is a Past President of the New York Land Title Association (NYSLTA) (2006/2007) and the Bay Ridge Lawyers Association (1996/1997) as well as a member of various bar associations. Presently, Mr. Tafuri is the State Chairman of the Land Records Committee of NYSLTA and is a member of it’s Executive Committee.
Mr. Friedman joined Regal Title Agency in June 2009 as Executive Vice President/Chief Underwriting Counsel, bringing over 55 years of experience in the title insurance industry. Friedman, one of the most highly respected experts in his field, is renowned for his attention to detail, transactional skills and ability to quickly analyze complex title matters on local, national and international platforms.
His title background includes services as Sr. Vice President and Chief Underwriting Counsel at First American Title Insurance Company of New York where he helped start operations in New York and was instrumental in originating its national department. He served in the same capacity at Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, responsible for building its commercial operations.
Friedman attended Wesleyan University an graduated Cum Laude from New York Law School. He is admitted to practice before the New York State, Eastern and Southern District Federal ans U.S Supreme Courts. He has lectured on insurance coverages and other legal matters before various trade organizations and is a member of the New York State and American Bar Associations and its real property committees.
Ms. DiMaria started with Regal in 1997 as a summer intern. During her time here, she has learned every facet of the business and has become a mainstay of our legal department. She received her B.A. from Villanova University and her J.D. from New York Law School.
Mr. Geary, formerly of Harvey Geary Associates, has joined Regal in January 2015. With over 37 years of title experience, Bob has enhanced the depth of our legal department. He received his B.A. and M.A. from Brooklyn College, his M.Ph from the City University of New York Graduate School and his J.D. from Brooklyn Law School. Mr. Geary is a member and former Past President of the Cathedral Club of Brooklyn, Emerald Association, and Catholic Lawyers Guild (Kings County Chapter), as well as various legal associations.
