About Us
Whitman Title Security, Inc. and its legal counterpart, Whitman Law Office, LLC., have been proudly serving outstanding title services and legal services to Findlay, Ohio and surrounding areas since 1977.
Serving Findlay Since 1977
Our Practice
40+ Years of Experience
We Care About Our Clients
Trained Professionals
The Whitman Approach
A History of Honest, Expert Lawyers
Since 1977, Whitman Title Security, Inc. has been providing title security in and around Hancock County. Our years of experience in providing home title and escrow services will help to deliver you a secure and confident closing experience for all your real estate needs. As a recognized leader, Whitman Title Security, Inc. has the most knowledge and experience in the industry.
Professional Title Security
Our pledge to you is that we will work closely with your Realtors, Lender and other Real Estate professionals, we will provide accurate and precise Title Information for a worry-free closing.
A Team Full of Integrity and Reliability
The attorneys at Whitman Law Office, LLC are not your average lawyers. Each person that comes in is more than a manila file with a name tag. Each client is a real person, with a real problem. At Whitman Law Office, every client can feel confident that they will receive competent representation from confident attorneys who will take their problems seriously and serve them ethically.
Our Staff
Jeff Whitman
Lawyer
Jeff was a licensed Realtor and actively sold real estate on a full-time basis his Senior year in College and all through law school, being the #1 Realtor in Findlay his second year of law school. After Jeff became an attorney, he taught real estate pre-licensing courses at the University of Findlay for 20 years and, furthermore, set up their continuing education program for Realtors in the Findlay area.
He has represented the Heartland Board of Realtors for many years and spoken at different real estate organizations and boards across Ohio. Jeff has handled 1031 tax-free exchanges for clients, as well as been very active in purchasing, leasing and developing real estate. His memberships include: Findlay-Hancock County and Ohio State Bar Associations. Past President of the Findlay-Hancock County Bar Association. Community Interests: St. Andrews United Methodist Church, Black Swamp Area Council-Boy Scouts of America for 13 counties and member of the Board, Hancock County Homebuilders Association, Heartland Board of Realtors, 2 time President of Findlay Kiwanis, Member of Business Networking International (BNI), Sponsor of Findlay Balloonfest.
Additional Staff Members
Beth Bubalo-Closing Coordinator
Beth has been a loyal employee of Whitman Title Security, Inc. for nearly 20 years. She is a licensed title agent through the Ohio Department of Insurance and her prior banking experience further speak to her expertise in the Title Industry and Escrow Services. Her attention to detail and compassionate personality makes her a force to be reckoned with in the title industry. Beth enjoys reading, going to her local library, sewing, going for long walks around her community, and spending time with her family and new grandson.
Shayla Jenkins – Closing Coordinator
Shayla comes to Whitman Title Security, Inc with several years of Real Estate and Title experience and nearly 20 years of business savvy she gained working at Marathon Petroleum Company. Her communication skills and gleaming personality contributes to her success in the Title and Real Estate business. Shayla enjoys spending time with her family and friends, travelling, singing, and watching her daughter play basketball and volleyball.
Lacey Mankin-Title Coordinator/Accounting/ Probate Secretary
Lacey started her employment with Whitman Title in June of 2021 as the new Title Examiner. She performs title searches, uses her accounting skills to balance the books and performs legal tasks to resolve estates in probate. She comes to our office with an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science in Paralegal Studies and two certificates in Accounting. She enjoys spending time with her 4 children and 1 fur baby. Also, in her spare time she bakes for her business, Dolly Mae Sweets.
Annette Spencer – Paralegal/Title Examiner
Annette began her employment with Whitman Law Office in January of 2022. Upon earning her Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies, Annette has worked in the law field for 20 years in three different states. Annette is currently doing title searches in addition to her law office responsibilities. She also loves talking to and helping people through their most difficult times. She also loves spending time with her family, her 3 fur babies and crocheting items to give donate.
Teresa Bennett – Accounts Payable
Teresa retired from Marathon Petroleum Company in October of 2020 with 35 years of Business Administration expertise. In February of 2021, she embraced a new opportunity and joined the Whitman Law team. She enjoys traveling, meeting new people, attending church and singing in the choir, being a wife, mother, and grandmother, gardening, and writing in her journal.