Craig A. Parker
Settlement Attorney
BIO
Born Baltimore, Maryland, Craig A. Parker holds a Bachelors of Science with Honors from the Colleges of Computer Science and Political Science at Clarkson University (B.S. 1992) and a Juris Doctor from the George Washington University National Law Center (J.D. 1995). Mr. Parker is admitted to appear before all federal and state courts in the jurisdictions of Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Virginia. He is a member of the Maryland, Virginia and District of Columbia Bars. Mr. Parker is the owner of Gemini Title & Escrow, LLC and practices in the areas of real estate, foreclosure, litigation, contract law and collection. He manages the REO Department and the Commercial Purchases handled by the company.
Michelle J. Simon
Settlement Attorney
BIO
Born Washington, D.C., Michelle J. Simon holds a Bachelors of Arts from the College of Liberal Arts at the Pennsylvania State University (B.A. 1994) and a Juris Doctor from the Catholic University, Columbus School of Law (J.D. 1997). Ms. Simon is admitted to appear before all federal and state courts in the jurisdictions of Maryland and the District of Columbia. She is a member of the Maryland State Bar, the Maryland Bar Association, and the Montgomery County Bar Association. Ms. Simon performs settlements and supervises the processing of title matters for Gemini Title & Escrow, LLC. She oversees the Residential Purchases, Refinances and Foreclosure departments for the company.
Thomas J. Kokolis
Settlement Attorney
BIO
Born in Indiana, Pennsylvania, T.J. Kokolis received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from the Pennsylvania State University (B.A. 2002) and the Degree of Juris Doctor from the University of Dayton School of Law (J.D. 2005). Mr. Kokolis is admitted to appear before all federal and state courts in the jurisdiction of Maryland, and he is a Member of the Maryland and Federal Bar Associations. Mr. Kokolis manages litigation concerning real estate related matters and creditor collections.
Erica Lara
Processing Manager
BIO
Erica Lara has over 14 years of title and escrow experience in the Maryland, DC and Virginia region. As our Processing Manager and a bilingual licensed title producer in the state of Maryland, Erica is familiar with all aspects of the settlement process. Her responsibilities include managing and training our processing staff, interfacing with our national clients and local referral sources and providing guidance to our team on standards and best practices. Erica grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland, she and her husband Rudy are parents to 2 great kids.
John Hodges
Operations Manager
BIO
John Hodges is has been Operations Manager with Gemini Title & Escrow, LLC since September of 2008. In his capacity as Operations Manager, Mr. Hodges is responsible for overseeing the management of personnel and processes in all of our business units. His responsibilities include development and implementation of new processes and creating efficiencies in existing ones to include training and follow-up. On the personnel side, Mr. Hodges provides guidance and oversight to our managers on all matters including but not limited to, Human Resources, payroll, hiring and employee coaching.