Showing posts with label attorney. Show all posts
Showing posts with label attorney. Show all posts

Sunday, December 16, 2018

Nearly 50 Years of New York Rangers Fandom


The recipient of a 2018 Client Champion Silver Award from Martindale-Hubbell, Marc Rovner is an East Rockaway, New York-based attorney who serves as director of business development with BETA Abstract. When not working, Marc Rovner enjoys attending New York Rangers games; as a season ticket holder, his connection with the team was profiled in a recent Madison Square Garden Company blog post.

Rovner's father became a Rangers season ticket holder nearly 50 years ago, and the East Rockaway attorney has continued the family tradition: he and his family can be found in section 113 at every home game. That section has become something of a second family, as Rovner and his four children have formed lifelong friendships with some of the individuals sitting nearby. They have even taken road trips with one of the other families in the section.

Rovner vividly remembers his first time attending a game at Madison Square Garden. It was February 8, 1970, and the Rangers scored a 5-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings. His dad's favorite player, Eddie Giacomin, was the goaltender that night, and Donnie Marshall scored the first goal. His first memory of the Rangers is just as special as subsequent memories, like Pete Stemkowski's triple-overtime playoff goal in 1971, the Rangers' 1979 playoff victory over the rival New York Islanders, and the 1994 Stanley Cup run. 

To read the full article, visit blog.msg.com/2018/04/06/https-blog-msg-com-2018-04-06-one-generation-to-the-next-a-tradition-lives-on/#single-article.

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Longtime Rangers Fan Featured on MSG Blog


Attorney Marc Rovner, a resident of East Rockaway, New York, oversees the legal department of BETA Abstract LLC as general counsel and director of business development. A lifelong ice hockey fan, Marc Rovner of East Rockaway has followed and attended every one of the New York Rangers’ home playoff games since 1978. 

In an article posted on the official Madison Square Garden blog, Rovner is pictured wearing a New York Rangers blue home breakaway jersey and matching hat. He watches with intent as his favorite players skate across the ice during one of the 1,400 Rangers games he has attended since 1970. 

Rovner recalls the day in February of 1970 when he and his father witnessed the Rangers win 5-1 over the LA Kings. His father, Errol, held season tickets and collected box scores and articles to share with the rest of the family. Rovner now holds four seats at the west end of the rink, continuing his family’s tradition. Visit https://blog.msg.com/2018/04/06/https-blog-msg-com-2018-04-06-one-generation-to-the-next-a-tradition-lives-on/#single-article to read the full article.

Monday, November 19, 2018

Overview of Title Insurance in Real Estate


A senior staff attorney at BETA Abstract LLC, Marc Rovner is a longtime resident of East Rockaway, New York, home of his beloved ice hockey team the New York Rangers. In addition to overseeing BETA’s business development in New York, New Jersey, and Florida, Marc Rovner of East Rockaway has taught a course on title insurance at Hofstra University.

In real estate, title insurance protects both the owner and any lenders against financial loss due to any faults in the title to a property. Unlike traditional insurance, which protects against future claims, title insurance covers claims for past errors and occurrences, including forgery, unpaid mortgages and taxes, omitted heirs, and limitations on the use of the property. Property owners and outright purchasers of property may elect to obtain a title insurance policy. However, property buyers who borrow money to make the purchase are required to secure title insurance to protect the lender from potential liability in case the seller fails to transfer the ownership rights. Title insurance requires a one-time payment, which is generally initiated in escrow after a purchase agreement has been completed.

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

BU Law Achieves 91.5 Percent Passing Rate in Massachusetts Bar Exam


East Rockaway, New York-based attorney Marc Rovner serves as the director of business development at BETA Abstract LLC. Marc Rovner of East Rockaway earned both his undergraduate degree a Magna Cum Laude B.A. in political science and his juris doctor from Boston University (BU).

Founded in 1872, the BU School of Law admits nearly 700 students yearly to its full-time juris doctor, dual degree, and master of laws programs. In the July 2018 Massachusetts Bar Exam, the school excelled with a 91.5 percent passage rate, second only to Harvard Law School. BU Law had a total of 126 first-time takers and 130 examinees overall. 

The school delivers the best learning experience and career opportunities to students from the day they are admitted to the moment they graduate. BU Law alumni have found career success working for government institutions, nonprofit organizations, state and federal courts, small firms, and large corporations. Attorney Marc Rovner Of East Rockaway passed the New York Bar on his first attempt in 1988 in keeping with his alma matta’s success.

Thursday, October 25, 2018

Client Distinction Award Places Attorney Marc Rovner in Elite Group


Marc Rovner of East Rockaway, New York, is an attorney who has served clients of the major title insurance firm Beta Abstract, LLC, as general counsel and director of business development for the past 20 years. The recipient of multiple professional recognitions, Attorney Marc Rovner was honored in 2015. 2016, 2017 and 2018 with a Martindale-Hubbell Client Distinction Award for his exceptionally high rating by clients in terms of overall value, quality of service, communication skills, and responsiveness to their needs. Only a small fraction of the approximately one million attorneys listed by the professional rating service achieve this level of client satisfaction.

Client reviews on Martindale-Hubbell are a rich source of information, based on the experiences of real people, as to whether or not a given attorney or firm is the right one for a particular prospective client. These reviews are anonymous, and ask prior and current clients to use a five-point numerical rating system to gauge their interactions with an attorney, with “1” being the lowest rating and “5” the highest.

Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Tourist Attractions in Barcelona


Attorney Marc Rovner is the general counsel and director of business development at BETA Abstract LLC, a company based in Oceanside, New York that provides real estate title insurance and related services. When he is not working or volunteering in the East Rockaway community, Marc Rovner enjoys traveling to international locations such as Barcelona, Spain.

One of the most popular tourist cities in the world, Barcelona holds numerous cultural, historical, and culinary attractions that draw millions of visitors each year. One of the most popular tourist destinations is Las Ramblas, a major boulevard that passes through the central part of the city. 

Las Ramblas is lined with shops, restaurants, and theaters. Here are three can’t-miss attractions on the boulevard:

- Gran Teatre del Liceu. Opera aficionados can buy tickets to a performance at the Liceu, one of the most famous opera houses in the world. Since opening to great fanfare in 1847, the Las Ramblas theater has played host to singers such as Luciano Pavarotti and Maria Callas.

- Miro’s Mosaic. Close to the Liceu stands a world-famous piece of art that many travelers walk over without noticing. The piece, a pavement mosaic representing the cosmos by the Spanish artist Joan MirĂ³, lies at the midway point of Las Ramblas in Pla de l’Os. 

- Columbus Monument. Located at the southernmost tip of Las Ramblas, this monument (locally known as Mirador de Colom) was erected in 1888 to honor Christopher Columbus, whose journeys to North America were sponsored by the Spanish monarchy.

Friday, August 10, 2018

The NHL Career of Eddie Giacomin


A native of East Rockaway, New York, Marc Rovner is a senior staff attorney with BETA Abstract LLC and recently earned the Martindale-Hubbell Silver Client Champion Silver Award. A passionate fan of the New York Rangers, Marc Rovner was recently featured in an article on the Official Madison Square Garden Blog, where he discussed his family's shared fandom of the Rangers.

In 1970, Rovner’s father took him to his first-ever Rangers game, where Eddie Giacomin was the goaltender. A native of Sudbury, Ontario, Giacomin sustained second- and third-degree burns over much of his lower body as a teenager. While doctors told him to forget about a career in hockey, that only made him more determined. After playing in an industrial men's league for some time, he tried out for the National Hockey League's Detroit Red Wings in 1958, but soon after moved to Washington to play in the Eastern Hockey League. In 1965, while playing with the Providence Reds of the American Hockey League, he was acquired by the Rangers.

Giacomin got off to a difficult start in his NHL career, as he registered 3.66 goals against average in 36 games with the Rangers and was even sent back to the AHL for a two-week stint. However, he was much better the following season and continued to improve up to 1971, when he won the Vezina Trophy as the National Hockey League's top goaltender. Giacomin played with the Rangers until 1976, and spent the final three years of his career with the Red Wings. 

For the full story of Rovner's relationship with the Rangers, visit https://blog.msg.com/2018/04/06/https-blog-msg-com-2018-04-06-one-generation-to-the-next-a-tradition-lives-on/#single-article.

Wednesday, July 4, 2018

The Difference between Titles and Deeds


East Rockaway, New York, attorney Marc Rovner has served as the director of business development and senior staff attorney for BETA Abstract LLC since 1998. As such, Marc Rovner of East Rockaway oversees the Legal Department for the title insurance company and is responsible for developing the business into offices in New Jersey, New York, and Florida.

Many people use “title” and “deed” interchangeably, but the terms refer to two separate legal concepts.

A deed is a type of legal document. It must be written and contain the title of the document, place, date, terms and conditions, jurisdiction, details of all parties involved, and signature of witnesses and parties. Deeds are used to confirm that a property title or other asset is being transferred from one person to another person. Since they are legal documents, the local assessor’s office or courthouse must record the deed, otherwise they are not fully binding.

A title, by contrast, is a legal term as opposed to a written document. It says that someone has a right to own and use the property in question. In many cases, a title is more powerful because it shows who is the true owner of a property. Due to this, many people purchase title insurance. Insurance protects property owners from financial loss in the event any title problems arise after property is purchased. Moreover, mortgage lenders or banks typically require some title insurance.

Friday, March 2, 2018

The Benefits of Title Insurance


An East Rockaway resident, Attorney Marc Rovner is responsible for business development across New York, New Jersey, and Florida and oversees the legal department at BETA Abstract, LLC. In addition to his responsibilities as an established attorney, Marc Rovner is a professional educator and teaches real estate and title insurance law-related continuing education courses.

Title insurance, a type of indemnity insurance, provides financial protection from losses that may result from flaws in a property’s title. It commonly comes in two primary forms: lender’s title insurance, which protects the lender, and owner’s title insurance, which protects the buyer in a real estate transaction.

While there are differences from one policy to another, the benefits of title insurance generally include coverage against claims arising from issues that could have been identified in public records and those arising from issues that could not be identified in public records. Other parties to real estate transactions benefit as well. Lenders benefit in that their mortgage investments are protected from loss due to title-related defects, while sellers enjoy greater marketability and protection from financial damage when selling homes with title insurance policies in place.

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Client Champion Award Recognizes Outstanding Client Services


An experienced attorney native to East Rockaway, New York, Marc Rovner serves as director of business development for BETA Abstract and oversees the company’s entire legal department. Marc Rovner’s skill as an attorney and dedication to his clients earned him the Client Champion Silver Distinction from Martindale-Hubbell in 2017. 

The Client Champion Award celebrates attorneys with a reputation of outstanding services to their clients and honors those who consistently receive positive Martindale-Hubbell reviews. Distributed based on review quality and quantity, the award distinguishes recipients as legal professionals with a commitment to excellent client services. Awards also reflect current reviews, and Martindale-Hubbell conducts assessments of recipients twice a year to adjust them accordingly. 

Three levels of the Client Champion award are presented based on reviews and average score: Silver, Gold, and Platinum. Attorneys must receive at least three reviews and an average score of 4.0 or higher for a Silver, and six reviews with a 4.2 or higher average score for Gold. A Platinum award requires at least 10 reviews and an average score of 4.5 or higher. After bestowing the award, Martindale-Hubbell will consider reviews from the last 24 months moving forward.

Friday, January 19, 2018

CRC's Crossroads of Parenting and Divorce Seminar


An experienced East Rockaway, New York-based attorney, Marc Rovner serves as director of business development with multi-million-dollar title insurance company BETA Abstract, LLC. In addition to his professional pursuits as an attorney, Marc Rovner supports the Children's Rights Council (CRC), which honored him with the Man of the Year Award in 2004.

Established in 1985 with the goal of strengthening families and protecting children's relationships with both parents regardless of their marital status, CRC operates advocacy and access centers that can serve as neutral transfer-of-custody locations and allow for supervised visitations. Additionally, CRC runs programming such as Crossroads of Parenting and Divorce, a four- to six-hour seminar that tackles issues related to what is known as divorce abuse.

While divorce can be tough for all family members, it's the responsibility of the parents to maintain a sense of strength and positivity, as negative attitudes can jeopardize a child's well-being. Divorce abuse happens when parents unintentionally or intentionally create an emotionally abusive environment by refusing to value the other parent, putting the child in the middle of divorce-related conflict, and using the child as leverage in conflicts with the other parent. In the seminar, parents are encouraged to accept responsibility for their actions and create a more nurturing post-divorce environment for their children through communication techniques and other learned skills.

Thursday, January 11, 2018

The Importance of Purchasing a Pet from a Rescue Shelter


An accomplished New York attorney, East Rockaway resident Marc Rovner graduated from Boston University with Magna Cum Laude honors in addition to achieving eight consecutive semesters on the dean's list. Currently, Marc Rovner serves as an attorney and director of business development for BETA Abstract in Oceanside, where he is also an active supporter of Puppy Love Pet Rescue.

Over the years, Mr. Rovner has assisted in the adoption of over 100 puppies through his work with Puppy Love Pet Rescue. A nonprofit organization, Puppy Love Pet Rescue provides animal rescue and refuge throughout Ocean, Monmouth, Middlesex, and Union counties in New Jersey. 

The organization’s primary purpose is to coordinate the placement of homeless animals with loving families to avoid abusive situations and euthanasia. By adopting a pet through Puppy Love Pet Rescue, an individual can save two animals. Each adoption opens up space for another animal to be saved. In addition, purchasing from a shelter avoids over breeding and other inhumane conditions that are present in many backyard and commercial canine breeding facilities. Another benefit of adoption is that individuals can avoid the high cost of purchasing a dog with “papers.” For further information on pet adoption, visit www.puppylovenj.com/educational.

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Giants Kicker Has Memorable NFL Debut Day on and off the Field


A cum laude graduate of Boston University School of Law, Marc Rovner is an award-winning attorney with nearly 30 years of experience. He serves as senior staff attorney at BETA Abstract LLC, where he oversees the title insurance company's entire legal department. In his free time, East Rockaway resident Marc Rovner enjoys following his favorite National Football League (NFL) team, the New York Giants.

Despite the Giants losing the opening game of the 2017 regular season, it was a memorable day for the team’s rookie kicker, Aldrick Rosas. In addition to making his first career field goal in the NFL, he witnessed the birth of his daughter, albeit through a video-chat session. His girlfriend was scheduled to be induced the following day in California and he was going to make the cross-country trip, but instead she went into labor late Saturday night and had the baby early Sunday morning, hours before Rosas' first career game. On Monday, he hopped on a private jet with Giants co-owner Steve Tisch to meet his newborn daughter.

An alumnus of Southern Oregon University, Rosas went undrafted in the 2016 NFL Draft and eventually signed with the Tennessee Titans. He was among the team's final cuts last season and later signed a reserve contract with the Giants. In college, Rosas converted 97.7 percent of his extra point opportunities and made 25 field goals on 32 attempts.

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

The Two Basic Types of Title Insurance


For nearly 15 years, Marc Rovner, an experienced title insurance attorney from East Rockaway, New York, has served as general counsel and director of business development for BETA Abstract, LLC. As senior staff attorney for the company, Marc Rovner oversees business development in five offices in New Jersey, Florida, and New York.

Title insurance is divided into two basic types: a loan policy and an owner’s policy. The latter type protects the buyer and is often issued in the amount of the real estate purchase price. With this type of title insurance, homeowners’ rights are protected for as long as the owner or his or her heirs maintain an interest in the property. In some cases, this is true even after a property has been sold. Depending on the area, an owner’s policy is bought by either the buyer or seller of a property.

A loan policy protects a property’s mortgage or lender as long as they maintain an interest in a property. Most of the time, this interest continues until a mortgage is paid off. While a loan policy is in place, the validity and enforceability of a mortgage are maintained. When issued, loan policies are in the amount of the loan. A new policy is needed whenever an existing real estate loan is refinanced.

Thursday, August 24, 2017

The Men’s Club of Temple Am Echad


Attorney Marc Rovner is a resident of East Rockaway that has decades of experience in the legal practice. Currently a senior attorney for the multi-million-dollar title insurance company BETA Abstract, Marc Rovner is also a men's club member at Temple Am Echad.

Located in Lynbrook, New York, Temple Am Echad is a Jewish place of worship and community that serves southwestern Nassau County and southeastern Queens. The temple, which was formed through the merger of Temple Emanu-El of Lynbrook and Temple Sinai, offers a number of community activities and groups designed for children, women, and men. 

The men's club is one such community group. Organized over 80 years ago, the men's club is designed to improve cultural and educational achievement of the Jewish people while also supporting religious activities and events. The group is very active in charitable programs and supports youth camps and conventions. The group meets monthly for dinner on Tuesday nights or for breakfast on Sunday mornings. Additional information on the group can be found at www.am-echad.org.

Thursday, August 3, 2017

Rangers Sign Defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk


A native of East Rockaway, New York, Marc Rovner serves as a senior staff attorney for the multi-million dollar insurance company BETA Abstract, LLC. When he isn't working as an attorney for the firm, Marc Rovner enjoys attending New York Rangers games.

The Rangers have reached the National Hockey League (NHL) playoffs in 11 of the past 12 seasons, but have failed to win the Stanley Cup during that time. Last season, the team lost in the second round of the playoffs to the Ottawa Senators. In an effort to improve its chances at winning its first Stanley Cup since 1994, the Rangers made a splash in free agency by signing highly-coveted defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk to a four-year contract with an average annual salary of $6.65 million.

Expected to join Ryan McDonagh on the Rangers' top defense pairing, Shattenkirk gives the Rangers an element of offense from the blue line. The 28-year-old recorded a combined 56 points in 80 games between the St. Louis Blues and Washington Capitals in 2016-17. He has 298 points through 490 career games and has recorded at least 25 power-play points in each of the previous four seasons.

Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Puppy Love Pet Rescue in New Jersey - Adopt One, Save Two



An attorney from East Rockaway, New York, Marc Rovner serves as general counsel and managing director for Beta Abstract LLC. Outside of his work as an attorney, Marc Rovner is active in local animal rescue efforts. He and his daughters have helped save approximately 100 puppies through Puppy Love Pet Rescue, a completely volunteer-run animal rescue organization in New Jersey. 

Puppy Love Pet Rescue provides foster care services to adoptable cats and dogs in order to save them from neglectful situations or prevent them from being euthanized in crowded municipal shelters. Animals in the care of Puppy Love foster parents receive veterinary care that includes immunizations and sterilization before being adopted by loving homes. 

The volunteers behind Puppy Love Pet Rescue remind the public that for each pet rescued, the lives of two animals are saved. This is because in addition to the animal that is leaving the shelter, adopting a pet instead of buying one opens up space for another animal to be rescued. In this way, adopting one pet saves another from abuse or euthanasia.