The expert who built a title company before he testified about one.
Ami Hadad founded and ran Element Title & Escrow in Las Vegas, which was acquired by Ticor Title, a Fidelity National Financial company. Counsel retain him to explain what the file shows, what accepted practice required, and where the transaction went off course.
- Plaintiff and defense engagements
- Conflict and fit review within 24 to 48 hours
- Nevada and California market experience, cases nationwide
Prefer to talk now? Call or text (725) 726-8582, or message on WhatsApp.
Start a conflict check
Send the basics. Ami checks conflicts and fit and replies within one business day. No documents needed yet.
- Founder and presidentElement Title & Escrow, Las Vegas
- Sold to Fidelity NationalAcquired by Ticor Title, a Fidelity National Financial company
- Nevada and CaliforniaDirect title and escrow market experience
- Plaintiff and defenseIndependent opinions for either side
Where a closing breaks, and what Ami looks at
Most title and escrow disputes turn on one stage of the transaction. Choose the stage your case turns on to see the issues Ami reviews and the records he asks for first.
Opening and instructions
Escrow is opened and the parties sign instructions, then amend them.
Disputes that start here
- Instructions that conflict with the purchase agreement
- Amendments that were never acted on
- Conditions waived or released without authority
- Unclear direction from the parties to escrow
Records Ami asks for first
- Purchase agreement, counteroffers, and addenda
- Every version of the escrow instructions
- Opening notes and intake records
- Written direction from each party
Title search and commitment
Title is searched and a commitment or preliminary report lists exceptions and requirements.
Disputes that start here
- Liens, judgments, or easements missed or not cleared
- Requirements marked satisfied without support
- Vesting or legal description errors
- Exceptions that should have been raised with the parties
Records Ami asks for first
- Preliminary report or commitment and every update
- Exception documents and clearance notes
- Date downs and search records
- Marked commitment and pro forma policy
Signing and notarization
Documents are signed and acknowledged, in person or remotely.
Disputes that start here
- Seller impersonation and forged deeds
- Identity checks that were skipped or thin
- Defective acknowledgments or notary journals
- Signing instructions that were not followed
Records Ami asks for first
- Notarial certificates and journal entries
- Signing agent instructions
- Identification procedures and copies
- Scheduling and communication logs
Funding and wires
Lender and buyer funds arrive and conditions to close are checked.
Disputes that start here
- Wire fraud and changed wire instructions
- Funds released before conditions were met
- Callback and verification failures
- Commingled or misapplied trust funds
Records Ami asks for first
- Wire instructions and every revision
- Callback logs and verification records
- Incoming and outgoing wire confirmations
- Escrow ledger and trust account entries
Recording
The deed and loan documents are recorded and priority is set.
Disputes that start here
- Late or missed recording
- Lien priority disputes
- Releases and reconveyances never recorded
- Wrong documents or legal descriptions recorded
Records Ami asks for first
- Recording package and recorder receipts
- Timeline of release and recording
- Lender closing instructions
- Post-closing correspondence
Disbursement and payoff
Proceeds are paid out and prior loans are paid off.
Disputes that start here
- Short, late, or misdirected payoffs
- Disbursements that do not match the statement
- Holdbacks and credits handled wrong
- Trust account shortfalls
Records Ami asks for first
- Payoff demands and beneficiary statements
- Settlement statement, HUD-1, or Closing Disclosure
- Disbursement ledger and checks
- Approvals for any exception
Policy and claim
The title policy issues, and later a claim may be made on it.
Disputes that start here
- Policy issued with the wrong coverage or exceptions
- Claim notice and response timing
- Whether a problem predates the insured transaction
- How a loss connects to the conduct in question
Records Ami asks for first
- Issued policy, schedules, and endorsements
- Claim notice and claims file
- Coverage letters and correspondence
- Prior and later property records
Tell Ami which stage your case turns on.
Three ways to bring Ami onto a case
Testifying expert witness
Independent opinions on title and escrow practice, a written report when the assignment calls for one, and testimony at deposition, arbitration, or trial.
Expert witness servicesConsulting expert
Retained before you designate anyone. Early case evaluation, document requests, deposition outlines, and a hard look at the opposing expert's report.
Litigation consultingTransaction reconstruction
A file level timeline of who knew what and when, rebuilt from the instructions, title work, signing, funding, recording, and disbursement records.
Ask about a reconstruction
He has sat in every seat at the closing table.
Ami has handled the escrow file, set branch procedure, owned the company, and sold it. That lets him tell a paperwork problem from a process failure, and a process failure from the loss someone is claiming.
- Handled escrow files and closings himself
- Managed procedure, staff, and trust accounting controls
- Founded Element Title & Escrow and sold it to Ticor Title
- Direct market experience in Nevada and California
- Licensed Nevada notary public
From first call to testimony
Nothing confidential changes hands until conflicts clear and the engagement is in writing.
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Request a conflict check
Send the parties, your side, the court, and your next deadline. No documents yet.
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Conflict and fit review
Ami checks conflicts, subject matter fit, and availability, usually within 24 to 48 hours.
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Written engagement
Scope, rates, retainer, and schedule are agreed in writing before records are shared.
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Review, opinion, testimony
Ami works the file to your case schedule, from consultation through report, deposition, and trial.
Straight answers before you call
The questions counsel ask in the first five minutes, answered up front.
Fees in writing
Hourly or flat fee by written agreement, with a retainer at engagement. The fee schedule comes with the conflict check result.
Never contingent
Compensation never depends on the outcome. Opinions follow the records, not the side that called.
CV on request
A current CV and engagement terms are sent once the conflict check clears.
Based in Las Vegas. Retained wherever the case is.
Ami works from Las Vegas and meets counsel in person across Clark County and southern Nevada. Matters in California, Arizona, Utah, and other states are reviewed and deposed remotely, with travel for trial when the case calls for it.
- Las Vegas
- Henderson
- North Las Vegas
- Summerlin
- Boulder City
- Mesquite
- Pahrump
- Laughlin
Questions counsel ask
Do you work for plaintiffs or defendants?
Both. Ami accepts plaintiff and defense engagements, and insurer and title company matters, and reaches his opinions from the records rather than from the side that retains him.
What do you need for a conflict check?
The names of the parties and related companies, the side you represent, the court or state, your next expert deadline, and one or two sentences on the issue. Please do not send documents or privileged details until a written engagement is in place.
How are fees structured?
Hourly or flat fee by written agreement, with a retainer at engagement. The current fee schedule is sent with the conflict check result. Compensation is never contingent on the outcome of the case.
Can Ami take a case outside Nevada?
Yes, when his experience fits the issue. His direct market experience is in Nevada and California. Matters in Arizona, Utah, and other states can be reviewed remotely, depositions can be taken remotely, and he travels for trial when needed.
Is this an escrow company or a title insurer?
No. Title & Escrow Expert provides expert witness and consulting services only. It does not conduct escrows, hold funds, or issue title insurance. If you need a title or escrow company for an active transaction, Ami can suggest licensed companies to contact.
Is Ami an attorney?
No. Ami is an industry expert and consultant, not a lawyer, and nothing he provides is legal advice. He works alongside your counsel.
How fast will I hear back?
Usually within one business day, and conflict and fit reviews typically take 24 to 48 hours. For a deadline this week, call or text (725) 726-8582.
Expert deadline coming up? Start with a conflict check.
Send the parties and the deadline. Ami will confirm conflicts and fit, usually within 24 to 48 hours, and tell you plainly whether he is the right expert for the issue.
Request a conflict check
Takes about a minute. No documents needed.