Statewide Abstract Corp., the oldest family-owned title insurance company in Westchester, New York, has added Tracy Forrest, Esq. to its roster as deputy general counsel. He will be responsible for teaching Statewide’s CLE/CE programs as well as business development. In addition, he will provide legal advice to Statewide customers.
“We are excited to bring Tracy on board,” said Statewide Abstract President Kenneth Meccia. “His 30-plus years of experience in the real estate industry make him a valuable asset to our team as well as our clients.”
Forrest specializes in residential and commercial landlord/tenant matters including trials, commercial litigation and closings. He spent the first 13 years of his career in private practice, including a large landlord/tenant firm in New York City. He then joined the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) where he moved up the ranks over 20 years. For the last six years, he was division chief of the landlord/tenant division with 20 lawyers and support staff. At NYCHA, Forrest was responsible for creating and presenting seminars where he lectured on housing court procedures to NYC judges and approximately 750 property managers and their staff. As division chief, he was the point person for property managers regarding their legal needs. He was also selected to be the holdover coordinator for the mayoral Operation Safe Housing program.
Forrest earned his juris doctorate degree from Brooklyn Law School and a bachelor’s degree in political science from the State University of New York at Binghamton.
