Laura Martin, Counsel
After living abroad in Rome, Italy, Laura went to paralegal school and began her career in the real estate industry as a real estate paralegal in Wilmington, NC in 1991. Her first son, Giorgio was born in 1993. Later, Laura went back to college at night and obtained an Associates Degree in the Arts from Wake Technical Community College. She then went full time to NC State and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor Degree of Arts in Spanish in 2001. Her second son, Alex was born in 2002. Encouraged by the attorneys she worked with she decided to fulfill a lifelong dream of attending law school. She accomplished this goal by attending the evening program at NC Central University School of Law so that she could continue working full time.
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In 2008 she obtained her Juris Doctor and was admitted to the bar in 2008. Her daughter Emma was born in December of that year. Laura’s motto has always been “never stop learning.”
She has enjoyed providing excellent customer service as a licensed Title Insurance Underwriter since 2003 and serving as Counsel since 2008. She has worked with attorneys and real estate firms in all of the major markets of Eastern North Carolina including Wake, Durham, Johnston, New Hanover and Cumberland counties.
Laura is married to Ken Martin and together they have three daughters, two fine young men, and four very spoiled cats. Laura enjoys entertaining her friends and family and when she isn’t working you can find her in the kitchen, reading a good book or on the golf course with her husband.
Julie Burris, Marketing
Born and raised in eastern NC, Julie has excelled in various professional areas. With careers in education and owning a successful small business in Raleigh, she understands the value of strong customer relationships. She enjoys spending time with her family, playing tennis, and summer beach trips.
Faq's
We got answers to most of your questions.
What is a title insurance?
Title insurance is an indemnity contract that safeguards a property’s title as recorded and reported. It offers assurance that buyers are obtaining property from its original owner and reduces risks from previous defects.
Why do I require title insurance?
To safeguard the most crucial investment you will ever make- your home. With a title insurance policy, you, as the homeowner, have an indemnity contract that will compensate you for loss in case someone puts a claim against your property that is protected by the policy.
I have an issue with the title of my land in North Carolina. What should I do?
If you have an existing land title policy, reach out to your insurance company pursuant to the guidelines listed in the policy. If you cannot find the title policy, contact the title services company that performed your closing.
Why choose us over other North Carolina Title services companies?
At Southern Title NC, we are committed to providing exceptional service. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to ensuring that your real estate transaction is handled with the utmost care and professionalism. We understand the complexities of the real estate industry and use our expertise to guide you through every step of the process.
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