By Joshua Burd
A national provider of title insurance has hired a seasoned commercial real estate attorney as its new state counsel and vice president for its operations in New Jersey.
In a news release, AmTrust Title Insurance Co. announced the addition of Daniel V. Madrid, who brings more than 14 years of experience to the firm. His immediate responsibilities are overseeing underwriting for New Jersey for AmTrust title agents and direct national commercial transactions.
“We are delighted to welcome Dan aboard as our agency base continues to grow throughout the Northeast,” said Jason Gordon, president of AmTrust Title, adding that “with our foothold now established in the New Jersey and Pennsylvania markets, an experienced veteran like Daniel will be an additional tremendous resource for our agents.
“A skilled legal negotiator with an in-depth understanding of the political and legal challenges in the state of New Jersey, Dan is also poised to help grow various departments regionally.”
Prior to joining AmTrust Title, Madrid was a partner in New Jersey with the law firm Fox Rothschild LLP, where he was involved in a range of transactions such acquisitions, dispositions, financings, development and leasing. Prior to Fox Rothschild, he worked as an associate with Riker, Danzig, Scherer, Hyland & Perretti LLP and as a land use and planned real estate development associate with Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla PC.
Madrid is a NAIOP New Jersey member, as well as a member and former chairman of the Montgomery Township Economic Development Commission. He earned his law degree from Villanova University School of Law and a B.A. from The College of New Jersey.
