ALTA Awards National Title Professional Designation to Maryland Member

September 24, 2013

ALTA awarded a National Title Professional (NTP) designation to Eric Schneider of Lakeside Title Company in Columbia, Md.

Schneider, who has practiced law since 1980, performs in-house title examinations and reviews legal documentation for Lakeside Title. Previously, he worked for a large Maryland title agency as the manager of their Gaithersburg operations and served as agency underwriting counsel for several title insurance underwriters. Schneider serves as chair of ALTA’s Education Committee. He also is a past president of the Maryland Land Title Association (MLTA). Additionally, Schneider is a member of the Montgomery County, Maryland State and American Bar associations.

“This designation is a testament to Eric’s vast experience and display of professionalism in the land title industry,” said ALTA President Frank Pellegrini. “His commitment to the industry is admirable, and I congratulate him on his National Title Professional designation.”

The National Title Professional (NTP) designation recognizes land title professionals who demonstrate the knowledge, experience and dedication essential to the safe and efficient transfer of real property.

The designation has several elements, including industry and compliance prerequisites and training requirements. To apply for the NTP designation and for more information, please visit ALTA's NTP website.


Contact ALTA at 202-296-3671 or communications@alta.org.