Advanced RRE: Contracts, Closings, and Issues- Part 1 (ERP260304)

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

2:00 PM to 5:15 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

CBA Law Center and Virtual

538 Preston Ave., 3rd. Fl., Meriden

Presented by the Real Property Section

About the Program

Go beyond the basics and explore real estate closings at an advanced level. This seminar will assist residential real estate practitioners to fully understand the steps and details involved in closing a complex residential real estate transaction. We will provide an overview of the entire real estate closing process, with a focus on advanced real estate issues. In this program, seasoned faculty will explore a variety of real estate issues with concrete tips for successfully navigating past major difficulties, avoiding claims and other pitfalls. This program will teach you the basic principles of real property transactions starting with a review of contract matters, and pre-closing, closing and post-closing issues you may face, including emerging issues such as new federal laws on realtors, AI, and fraud. 

Attorneys involved in all aspects of residential real estate transactions will benefit from a better understanding of what is involved in closing a complex residential real estate transaction and will acquire a more thorough understanding of the documents which may be necessary in connection therewith.

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for experienced Residential Real Estate attorneys and paralegals, and those interested in learning more about residential real estate closings.

Cost

(Includes snacks and electronic materials)
Real Property, Solo/Small and Young Lawyers Section Member $90
Member $120
Student Member $0

Non-Member $240

Please log into your account to receive CBA member pricing.

Financial hardship information is available upon request.

Speakers

Lisa Lugauskas Lisa J. Lugauskas
Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, Fairfield

Anthony Monelli1 Anthony E. Monelli
Cretella Fappiano & Monelli PC, Trumbull

Valerie Votto Valerie A. Votto
Valerie Ann Votto LLC, Old Lyme


CLE Credit

CT: 3.0 CLE Credits (General)
NY: 3.5 CLE Credits (AOP)

The Connecticut Bar Association/CT Bar Institute is an accredited provider of New York State CLE. This program qualifies for newly admitted and experienced attorneys CLE credits. 

Attorneys seeking NY CLE credit who have been admitted to the New York State Bar for two years or less must attend the live seminar for skills or ethics credit, a fully interactive videoconference, or simultaneous transmission with synchronous interactivity. Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias CLE credits are only available as non-transitional credits. For further information please see the NYCourts.gov page on CLE: http://ww2.nycourts.gov/attorneys/cle/index.shtml. Financial hardship information is available upon request.

If the seminar is recorded, all member registrants will receive complimentary access to the recording approximately six weeks after the program.

Please note that refunds will not be granted once course materials have been sent.

Cancellations made less than 2 business days prior to event are non-refundable.

Closed captioning will be available during the seminar presentation for virtual attendees.



Contact

Member Service Center
Email: msc@ctbar.org
Phone: (844)469-2221