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Author: Amarette Speights

Amarette Hope Aubé Speights, Esq., originally from Seminary, Mississippi, received her BA from the University of Mississippi in Political Science with a minor in Engineering. In 2014, she graduated from Mississippi College School of Law where she was awarded American Jurisprudence Awards in Constitutional Law, Employment Law, and Comparative Constitutional Law; the Betty B. Tucker Award; and served as an Executive Editor of the Mississippi College Law Review. Amarette has worked as a Legal Extern in Gov. Phil Bryant’s Office, as a Research Assistant for Professor Matt Steffey, and as a Law Clerk for the University of Mississippi Medical Center. As an attorney, Amarette started her real estate practice at Herr Law Firm, formerly O'Neal Law Firm, in Madison, MS. In August of 2017, she moved to Saltillo, MS and began the process of opening her own practice. Her passion is to help individuals navigate real estate closings, grow their businesses, and plan for the future. Amarette is: A member of the Tupelo Rotary Club A member of First Baptist Church, Tupelo A member of the Chamber of Commerce, or CDF, and a Chamber Ambassador A member of the Tupelo Women's Club An affiliate member of the North East Mississippi Board of Realtors (NEMSBD) A member of the Mississippi and Lee County Medical Alliance Amarette is married to Ryan Speights of Oak Grove, MS, a physician at NMMC. They have one child, Atticus Speights, born the summer of 2017. In her spare time, she enjoys playing the piano, cooking, and reading.

Riding the Silver Wave: The Title Industry Prepares for Battle – Q1 2025 Facts & Findings

By Amarette H.A. Speights, Esq. The land title industry is facing challenges on many fronts. The seasonal industry fluctuates with the market. The housing market…

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