Alexandria — Hometown Title and Escrow, LLC celebrated the opening of its new offices in Courthouse Square Sept. 21 with a reception that also marked the announcement that Kellye Curtis Clarke has joined the company as partner and branch manager of the Alexandria office.

“It's exciting for me to join HT&E,” said Clarke, a George Mason University School of Law graduate with more than 15 years of experience in real estate law and the title/settlement industry. “I am excited about the opportunity to provide stellar customer service in a boutique office setting that provides a personal commitment throughout each transaction.”

Clarke has worked in various aspects of the real estate industry for the last 15 years, including the last 12 as branch manager of a regional title company. She also served as a law clerk to the Hon. Lee F. Satterfield, Chief Judge of the District of Columbia Superior Court.

A graduate of Leadership Fairfax and a volunteer for Inova Fairfax/Alexandria Chapter of Mended Hearts, Clarke has held leadership positions in the mandatory bar and in various specialty bars in the Commonwealth of Virginia. She currently serves as the vice-chair of the Residential, Multi-Family and Special Use Group for the American Bar Association, Real Property Trust and Estate Section. Clarke also serves on the Diversity Committee and the Task Force for Government Submissions.

Hometown Title and Escrow's Alexandria offices are located at 526 King St., Suite 311 with additional offices in Tyson's Corner and Arlington. For more information, visit www.hometowntitle.net.