Excel Title Services
Excel Title Services
Angie Gates

Angie Gates

Partner

Angie is a partner practicing in the areas of commercial finance, real estate, construction, and general corporate law. Angie joined DBL Law in 2002 and is based in the firm’s Northern Kentucky office.

In her commercial finance practice, Angie advises regional and national lending institutions, as well as private and non-profit organizations as borrowers, in a wide array of lending transactions. She has extensive experience with commercial loans, construction loans, real estate loans, bond transactions, participation loans, syndicated loans and other asset-based loans.

Angie’s real estate practice has comprised of multiple aspects of real property law including land development, joint ventures, curing title defect issues, sales and acquisitions, easements, restrictions, leasing, and financing. Representative clients include owners, buyers, developers, and builders. Angie is also a licensed agent of Excel Title Services, the firm’s wholly owned title company, offering efficient and cost-effective customization on complex and large commercial transactions.

In her construction practice, Angie represents owners, designers, and contractors. She negotiates construction contracts, in a variety of formats, for substantial projects in the tri-state area and assists clients in other aspects of the development, as the projects progress.

Angie also assists both large and small organizations in her general corporate practice. She advises clients through asset and stock purchases, company formations and governance, buy-sell agreements, real estate transactions, finance transactions, mergers and acquisitions, as well as providing general corporate advice.

Angie is active in the community and has served and continues to serve on a number of charitable and community boards. She currently serves as a member of the board for St. Claire Healthcare, an integrated healthcare system in Morehead, Kentucky. She also serves as a member of the board for UpSpring, a charity focused on serving children in the Greater Cincinnati area who are experiencing homelessness. Angie previously served on the Board of Directors for Family Nurturing Center for nine years. She resides in Erlanger, Kentucky with her husband and two children.

  • Kentucky Bar Association
  • Northern Kentucky Bar Association
  • Ohio State Bar Association
  • Cincinnati Bar Association
  • CREW Greater Cincinnati
  • Association for Corporate Growth
  • Kentucky Land Title Association
  • Kentucky Bankers Association Bank Counsel Division
  • Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
  • St. Claire Healthcare Board of Directors
  • UpSpring, Former Member of Board of Trustees
  • Family Nurturing Center, Former Board Member and Former Board President
  • Leadership Northern Kentucky Class of 2011
  • Commonwealth of Kentucky
  • State of Ohio
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
  • J.D., University of Cincinnati College of Law, 2003
  • B.A., Xavier University, cum laude, 2000

Recent Insights

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  • The Essential Role of Title Insurance in Mortgage Refinancing

    In light of the recent Wall Street Journal article questioning the value and necessity of title insurance in mortgage refinancings, Excel Title Services feels compelled to provide a counter-perspective that highlights the importance and benefits of title insurance, even in seemingly low-risk scenarios. Understanding Title Insurance Title insurance is a protective measure that ensures the…

  • How Title Insurance Protects Against Fraud in Commercial Real Estate

    In the dynamic and often complex world of commercial real estate, fraud can pose a significant threat to investors, developers, and lenders. Fraudulent activities, ranging from forged documents to undisclosed liens, can result in substantial financial losses and legal complications. At Excel Title Services, we understand the critical role that title insurance plays in protecting…

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