About Advantage Title

Advantage Title, the flagship company of the Advantage Group, is an industry leader in the metropolitan area providing commercial and residential title insurance and related services to attorneys, developers, investors, lenders and REITs in New York and across the United States.

Joseph M. Willen established Advantage in 1987 on a foundation of professionalism, integrity and trust by assembling a team of top title counsel and highly experienced specialists.

Our mission is to meet and exceed the demands of our clients and their most critical transactions. Our management, infrastructure, technology, underwriter relationships, and commitment to be the best are what sets us apart.

“In 1987, I founded Advantage Title based on this simple premise: Service matters. I am proud to have assembled the most talented and dedicated team of professionals in the industry, many of whom have been with us for over 20 years and have become an invaluable and trustworthy resource to our clients. Our unwavering commitment to service is what separates us.”
– Joseph M. Willen, President & CEO

Leadership and Counsel

Joseph M. Willen

Joseph M. Willen

President & CEO
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Amy Willen Spiros

Amy
Spiros

Executive Vice President
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Kathy Randazzo

Kathy
Randazzo

Executive Vice President
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Michael Licitra

Michael
Licitra

Executive Vice President
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Chris Nuzzi

Christopher
Nuzzi

Executive Vice President
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Joseph Taylor

Joseph
Taylor

Executive Vice President
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Debra Thompson, Esq.

Debra
Thompson

Executive Vice President
General Counsel
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Christine Favara Monti, Esq.

Christine
Favara Monti

Executive Vice President
National Counsel
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Johnny Hall, Esq.

Johnny
Hall

Underwriting Counsel
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John Bransfield

John
Bransfield

Senior Vice President
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Lita Cohen Rudy

Lita
Cohen Rudy

Senior Vice President
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Denette Pollock

Denette
Pollock

Senior Vice President
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Jennifer Tomei

Jennifer
Tomei

Senior Vice President
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Underwriters

Stewart Title Insurance Company
First American Title Insurance Company
Fidelity National Title Insurance Company
Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company

AmTrust Title Insurance Company

Chicago Title Insurance Company

Westcor Land Title Insurance Company
Old Republic National Title Insurance Company
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Aprio Best Practices Reviewed

ALTA Best Practices Certified

Advantage has adopted and strictly enforces policies and procedures to maintain certification and compliance with ALTA’s Best Practices, which include:

Advantage is committed to adhering to these policies and procedures, assuring that confidential information is protected at all times. Click here to learn more about our certification.

Advantage Title is a full-service title insurance agency and partner agency of Acrisure, the industry’s fastest-growing insurance broker, delivering high quality insurance and risk management services and solutions through a global network of Agency Partners. By aligning interests with our Agency Partners, we share and draw from a limitless pool of resources and market placement options for all your insurance servicing needs.

Professional Affiliations

New York State Land Title Association
Real Estate Board of New York
Long Island Real Estate Group
Commercial Industrial Broker Society of New York
Commercial Real Estate Women of New York
Long Island Business Development Council
Women Economic Developers of Long Island
Long Island Builders Institute
The Real Estate Institute

“Advantage Title’s commitment to excellence makes them one of the best and go-to title companies to work with. The entire team is knowledgeable, responsive and a pleasure to work with. They truly care about their clients and facilitating a smooth and successful transaction.”

Tushna Gamadia Morrison & Foerster LLP

“As a developer on Long Island it’s of the highest importance for us to have a title company with a ‘can do’ attitude which is why we exclusively use Advantage. Superior service and a team that gets the job done, no excuses.”

Anthony Bartone Bartone Properties

“Advantage Title consistently provides the highest level of service in an extremely professional, timely, and organized manner. Christine Favara Monti’s ability to spot and resolve complex issues, and her exceptional attention to detail, have helped bring even my most challenging transactions to successful conclusions. I appreciate being able to depend on Christine and the rest of the top-notch Advantage Title team for excellent service that helps get deals across the finish line.”

Allison S. Zangrilli Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.

“Christine Favara Monti, Advantage Title's National Counsel, is one of the best in the industry. Beyond the mechanics of a closing, her advice and guidance has been invaluable. She and Advantage Title consistently provide outstanding service in a timely manner.”

J. Alethea Jones Morrison & Foerster LLP
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