AC26: Top 10 Red Flags of Legal Descriptions

Barry Savage · June 4, 2026

Course Type Duration Assessment CLE Credit Available
On-Demand 1 Hour Yes 1 Hour

This seminar provides title attorneys with a practical, surveyor-driven look at the most common red flags hidden within land descriptions. Using real-world examples and clear explanations, the session highlights the issues that most often lead to boundary disputes, title defects, gaps and overlaps, and avoidable claims. Attendees will learn how to spot problems early, understand why they matter, and know when further investigation or a surveyor’s input is essential.

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About Instructor

Barry Savage

Barry E. Savage is currently the manager of the Survey Products Group at the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Prior to his service at TVA he was in private survey practice for 10 years specializing in dispute resolution and expert witness services. He has surveyed several disputed state boundaries to resolve jurisdictional conflicts. Mr. Savage is an adjunct professor at Cleveland State Community College where he teaches courses in boundary law, geodesy, GIS, and surveying fundamentals. He has researched and retraced the historical surveys of Henry David Thoreau and has published several articles on the subject. Mr. Savage teaches exam review and continuing education seminars at various state and local conferences across the country. He has served as director of production for Cook and Spencer Consultants in Chattanooga. Mr. Savage was a senior designer at Psi Consulting Engineers where he worked on structural and environmental design. He was also a survey supervisor at Whitfield Engineering in Dalton, Georgia. Mr. Savage received his B.S. degree, with high honors, in Civil Engineering Technology from the University of Tennessee at Martin.

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  • 1 Lesson
  • 1 Quiz
  • Course Certificate