Business Details
47 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Real Estate Title & Escrow Services in Texas Hill Country
Established in 1979, we have dedicated ourselves to delivering exceptional title and escrow services across the Texas Hill Country. Our foundation began with a law partnership acquiring Llano County Abstract Company, later expanding through strategic growth and merging with Burnet County Abstract Company in 1990 to form Highland Lakes Title. With five strategically located offices in Llano, Horseshoe Bay, Burnet, Marble Falls, and Kingsland, we serve both residential and commercial clients, ensuring seamless real estate transactions. Our team of seasoned professionals, including attorneys who provide daily operational oversight, brings over 100 years of combined experience in title and escrow services. We maintain sovereign title plants in Burnet and Llano counties, enabling efficient title commitments and document retrieval.Partnering with leading national underwriters, we guarantee financially secure closings while continuously adapting to industry advancements. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our TRID compliance, superior communication, and personalized service tailored to realtors, consumers, and lenders. Recognized for our community involvement, we actively support local initiatives and professional associations. Over four decades, we have built a reputation for reliability, transparency, and expertise, handling diverse transactions from ranch properties to refinancing. Today, with more than 40 employees, we remain locally owned and focused on simplifying real estate closings while upholding the highest standards of professionalism.
Services
Commercial Transactions
Residential Transactions
Title Insurance
Escrow Services
Abstract Services
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We offer 45 years of experience in Texas Hill Country real estate transactions.
- Our co-owners are attorneys providing daily legal oversight for all transactions.
- We maintain sovereign title plants in Burnet and Llano counties for accurate records.
- We partner with top national title insurance underwriters for comprehensive coverage.
- Our team includes escrow officers with decades of specialized industry experience.
What people say
Professional, courteous, knowledgeable
Quick to respond
Thorough and friendly
Set your mind at ease
Best service with best smiles
Services
Commercial Transactions
We specialize in commercial real estate closings, providing tailored title insurance and escrow services for business properties. Our experienced team handles complex transactions including land development and refinancing. Clients benefit from our attorney-led oversight and partnerships with national underwriters to ensure legally sound, secure closings.
Residential Transactions
Our residential title and escrow services cover home purchases, sales, and equity loans with a focus on personalized service. We streamline the closing process through digital document management and timely title commitments. Homeowners gain peace of mind from our 45-year local reputation and TRID compliance expertise.
Title Insurance
We issue title insurance policies protecting against ownership disputes, liens, and documentation errors. Backed by major underwriters like Fidelity National and Old Republic, our coverage safeguards both lenders and homeowners. Clients receive thorough title plant research from our maintained Burnet and Llano county records.
Escrow Services
Our escrow officers manage fund disbursement and document execution for real estate deals. With five local offices and 36+ years of collective experience, we ensure neutral third-party handling of transactions. Clients appreciate our transparent communication and compliance with lender requirements.
Abstract Services
We conduct comprehensive title history research using our sovereign plants in Burnet and Llano counties. Services include lien searches, ownership verification, and document retrieval. Our examiners deliver accurate 'nothing further' certificates and title commitments to prevent future ownership disputes.
People
Wade Hutto
Attorney and Founding Member
With over 40 years of Hill Country legal experience, Wade Hutto specializes in real estate, business organization, and estate planning. As a founding member, he provides legal oversight ensuring transaction integrity while maintaining community leadership roles.
Michael Lucksinger
Attorney and Founding Member
Michael Lucksinger brings four decades of expertise in real estate transactions and estate planning. A Texas CPA license complements his legal acumen, enabling comprehensive financial guidance for clients as Highland Lakes Title's co-founder.
Bill Lehmberg
President
Bill Lehmberg has led Highland Lakes Title's operations since 2011, overseeing five offices and title plants. His 14-year tenure and background in agricultural finance strengthen our branch network's efficiency and customer service standards.
Tracey Becker
Executive Vice President
Tracey Becker directs escrow operations with 36 years of title industry experience. Specializing in development transactions, she combines operational leadership with community advocacy, supporting local youth programs and industry associations.
Rayma Roberts
Executive Vice President
Rayma Roberts manages finance and HR operations, leveraging 42 years of accounting and management expertise. Since joining in 1999, she's strengthened our financial systems while maintaining hands-on involvement in technology upgrades and HR policies.
Questions
What title insurance policies do you offer?
We provide both owner's and lender's title insurance through major underwriters like Fidelity National and Old Republic, protecting against title defects.
Are you TRID compliant?
Yes, we fully comply with TRID regulations and lender requirements for accurate, timely closing disclosures.
How do you handle document communication?
We offer secure digital contract uploads and maintain transparent communication throughout the transaction process.
What areas do you serve?
We operate across Texas Hill Country with offices in Marble Falls, Burnet, Llano, Kingsland, and Horseshoe Bay.
Can you handle complex property transactions?
Yes, our team manages ranch, commercial, and residential transactions with specialized escrow and title research services.
Do you have experienced staff?
Our escrow officers average 20+ years experience, supported by attorney co-owners and title plant specialists.
