Who We Are

Attorneys, title insurance specialists, and notaries serving Middle Tennessee.

A Standard of Service and Results for Middle Tennessee

Mid-State Title & Escrow unites attorneys, title insurance specialists, and notaries who steer real estate closings across Middle Tennessee. Learn about the professionals behind our work and the credentials that back each transaction.

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Get to Know Our Team

C. Dewess Berry

C. Dewess Berry was admitted to the bar in 1947, after earning a B.A. from Vanderbilt University in 1943 and an LL.B. in 1949. His memberships include the Williamson County, Tennessee, and American Bar Associations and the American College of Mortgage Attorneys, and he is a charter member of the Tennessee Bar Foundation.

James T. Oglesby

James T. Oglesby was admitted to the bar in 1967, having studied at Tulane University of Louisiana and earned his J.D. from Vanderbilt University that same year. He was an alderman for the Town of Spring Hill, Tennessee, from 1970 to 1977 and vice-mayor from 1973 to 1977. He belongs to the Williamson County and Tennessee Bar Associations and the Tennessee Bar Foundation.

Yvette Meldrum

Yvette Meldrum earned a B.S. from Middle Tennessee State University in 1996 and a J.D. from Nashville School of Law in 2004. A member of the Williamson County Association of Realtors, she is also a licensed title insurance agent, insured closing agent, and notary public.

Jackie Lampley

Jackie Lampley, a notary public with 30 years of experience, has worked alongside major title insurance underwriters and real estate title companies.

Common Questions

Who is on the Mid-State Title & Escrow team?
The team is made up of C. Dewess Berry, James T. Oglesby, Yvette Meldrum, and Jackie Lampley, whose backgrounds and credentials appear above.
What experience does the team bring to a closing?
Our professionals hold legal, title insurance, and notary credentials, and Jackie Lampley contributes 30 years of experience with major title insurance underwriters and real estate title companies.
Which services does Mid-State Title & Escrow provide?
Mid-State Title & Escrow offers title insurance and escrow services for real estate closings throughout Middle Tennessee. More detail is available on our Title FAQs and Representative Matters pages.
How should I get ready for my closing?
See our Closing Checklist for what to deliver before closing and what to bring on closing day.
How do I get in touch with Mid-State Title & Escrow?
Our Contact Us page lists our office address, phone, and fax details.

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Whether you are buying, selling, or refinancing, our team coordinates the legal, title insurance, and notary steps that bring a Middle Tennessee closing to completion. Explore the pages above to review our credentials, representative matters, and closing checklist before your transaction.