ONLINE
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Join experienced real estate attorneys, title professionals, and examiners for this in-depth program focused on the most challenging and nuanced aspects of title examination in Minnesota. Whether you’re navigating railroad or public roads rights-of-way, mineral interests, survey and inspection issues, mechanics liens, or curing title defects, this course offers the practical tools and insights you need to handle even the most complicated title issues with confidence.
Program Highlights
Gain practical guidance and deeper understanding on topics including:
This advanced-level seminar goes beyond the basics to deliver practical, real-world solutions to today’s most pressing title examination challenges. Learn from seasoned experts, sharpen your analytical approach, and leave with strategies you can immediately apply in your daily practice.
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
CHECK-IN & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
9:00 – 9:05 a.m.
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
9:05 – 9:35 a.m.
Curing Title Problems – How to Resolve Title Issues Voluntarily
– Julie N. Nagorski
9:35 – 10:35 a.m.
Curing Title Problems – How to Resolve Title Issues Involving Common Abstract Litigation
– Scott M. Lucas & Shaun D. Redford
10:35 – 10:45 a.m.
BREAK
10:45 – 11:45 a.m.
Curing Title Problems – How to Resolve Title Issues Involving Torrens Property
– Matthew J. Foli, Scott M. Lucas, Alison M. Schubring & Tyson S. Smith
11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Examination of Title in Indian Country
– Schuyler A. Tilson-Doheny
12:30 – 1:15 p.m.
LUNCH BREAK (on your own)
1:15 – 1:55 p.m.
Railroad Rights-of-Way – Understanding Railroad Interests
– Dulcie M. Brand
1:55 – 2:40 p.m.
Public Roads and Rights-of-Way – Interplay of Streets, Highways, Alleys and Cartways
– Wayne D. Anderson
2:40 – 2:50 p.m.
BREAK
2:50 – 3:20 p.m.
Survey and Inspection Issues – Learn About the Issues Beyond the Title
– John M. Schmid
3:20 – 3:50 p.m.
Mechanics Liens and Mechanics Lien Coverage in the Context of Title Examinations and Transactions
– Kevin J. Dunlevy
3:50 – 4:30 p.m.
Dealing with Mineral Rights – The Ins and Outs of Interests in the Ground
– James B. Aird & David C. Pritchett
LIVE IN-PERSON
Monday, March 2, 2026
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 370
Seventh Street & Nicollet Mall, Third Floor City Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
ONLINE REPLAYS
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Attend online
A moderator will be available to answer questions by email.
$295 MSBA members / $295 paralegals / $345 standard rate
Other discounts that may apply:
Scholarships available!
Need-based scholarships are available for in-person and online seminars. For further information or to obtain a scholarship application, contact us at 800-759-8840 or customerservice@minncle.org.
Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 6.25 standard CLE credits. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 6.25 credits.
Minnesota CLE also has applied to the Minnesota State Bar Association for 6.25 advanced real estate specialist credits.
