Susan McNamara

Susan McNamara serves as Georgia State Counsel and leads the Georgia Underwriting team in providing highly responsive underwriting guidance to help agents facilitate the successful closing of real estate transactions.

A knowledgeable title professional with over 20 years of industry experience, Susan joined First American Title in 2016 as underwriting counsel and routinely collaborates on residential and commercial transactions with our agents and employees. In addition to her leadership and underwriting responsibilities, Susan provides training for our agents on policy underwriting and production procedures.

Before joining First American Title, Susan was a partner in a law firm handling negotiating and closing real estate transactions. Her responsibilities included assisting clients with title and survey review, issuance of title insurance commitments and policies, representing lenders and borrowers in real estate financing and other secured lending transactions, and advising lenders and owners on real property matters such as foreclosure, deed reformation, contracts, leases, and easements. Susan also gained experience serving as outside claims counsel, handling title insurance claims and assisting in coverage decisions under title insurance policies.

Susan graduated from Harding University with a Bachelor of Arts in English and received her Juris Doctor from Mississippi College School of Law.

Every day First American delivers timely, accurate information with expertise and integrity while adhering to the highest standards of financial stability and professional responsibility. Becoming an agent of First American gives you the necessary tools to succeed in the ever-changing real estate market. Please contact Susan today to find out how First American’s nationwide strength, local expertise, and friendly service can work for you.