Robert Bradford Jones

Robert Bradford Jones

Mississippi Valley Title Insurance Company
  • Estate Planning, Real Estate Law, Tax Law
  • Mississippi
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Biography

My name is Robert Bradford Jones. My friends call me Brad. I have a broad and diversified legal background with more than 10 years experience in real estate law, land title law, business law and tax law.

Currently, I am Vice President, Claims Counsel for Mississippi Valley Title Insurance Company. As Claims Counsel, I analyze and make insurance coverage decisions. I also review land titles and make determinations on the best way to cure title defects.

In my role as Claims Counsel, I monitor numerous litigation matters in a productive and cost-effective manner.

I am a frequent lecturer to attorneys and real estate professionals on real estate, title insurance, attorney escrow accounts and real estate fraud.

Specialties
- Real Estate Law
- Title Insurance Law
- Attorney Escrow Accounts
- Real Estate and Mortgage Fraud

Education
New York University School of Law
LL.M. | Taxation
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The University of Mississippi School of Law
J.D. | Law
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Honors: Deposit Guaranty National Bank Award for highest grade in Estate and Gift Tax
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University of Mississippi
Master of Taxation | Accounting
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Honors: Accountancy Alumni Chapter Achievement Scholarship, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Beta Gamma Sigma, Golden Key National Honor Society
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University of Mississippi
Bachelor of Accountancy
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Honors: Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Beta Gama Sigma, Golden Key National Honor Society
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Professional Experience
Vice President, Claims Counsel
Mississippi Valley Title Insurance Company
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I joined Mississippi Valley Title Insurance Company in November of 2004. My role at Mississippi Valley Title Insurance Company is to investigate and administer claims on title insurance policies. Mississippi Valley Title Insurance Company is a member of the Old Republic Title Insurance Group and a wholly owned subsidiary of Old Republic National Title Insurance Company. Our policies are issued as joint policies of Mississippi Valley Title Insurance Company and Old Republic National Title Insurance Company. ORTIG is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Old Republic International Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, IL.
Adjunct Professor
Holmes Community College
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Taught Real Estate Law and Legal Environment of Business
Tax Attorney
Baker Donelson
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Watkins & Eager, PLLC
Business and Tax Attorney
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Certifications
Certified Public Accountant
AICPA
Certified Fraud Examiner
ACFE
Awards
Bronze Medal
Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants
Third highest score on May 1997 CPA Exam
Professional Associations
Mississippi State Bar
Member
Current
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Mississippi Society of Certified Fraud Examiners
Member
Current
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Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants
Member
Current
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Madison County Bar Association
Member
Current
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Tri-County Real Estate Attorneys Association
Member
Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Mississippi
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Practice Areas
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Tax Law
Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning
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Contact & Map
124 One Madison Plaza, Suite 2100
Madison, MS 39110
Telephone: (601) 961-4866
Fax: (601) 969-2215