251-301-1000
25299 Canal Rd, Suite A-6
Orange Beach AL 36561 US
Mark is licensed to practice in all state courts in Alabama, as well as the United States District and Bankruptcy Courts in Mobile. Mark has extensive trial experience involving real estate matters, particularly condominiums. In addition to court appearances, Mark has represented clients in scores of arbitrations. Mark has extensive transactional experience, assisting clients in negotiation, due diligence, document preparation and review, and ultimately closing. Mark helps clients form companies and navigate processes in probate court and with the Alabama Secretary of State. Mark holds a real estate sales person’s license with the Alabama Real Estate Commission and has represented brokers and agents before the Commission. Mark also holds a title insurance agent’s license with the Alabama Department of Insurance. Mark is certified in general civil and appellate mediation. He is on the Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution (the administrative arm of the Alabama Supreme Court Commission on Dispute Resolution) Roster of Mediators and Arbitrators.When Mark is not serving the legal services needs of his beloved Baldwin County, he enjoys spending time with his family and simply being outdoors whether boating, playing ball with his sons, running or playing tennis. Mark has run four marathons (New York, Chicago and twice San Diego) and participated in USTA state tournaments in Alabama. Mark and his family attend Three Circle Church in Fairhope, Alabama.
Mark Taupeka
OWNER/ATTORNEY
Mark H. Taupeka was born July 29, 1967 in South Weymouth, Massachusetts. He grew up in a New Jersey suburb of New York City where his father worked on Wall Street in New York City. He moved to Fairhope, Alabama in the first grade when his father purchased Emperor Clock Company, at the time the world’s largest manufacturer of grandfather clock kits. Mark attended Bayside Academy preparatory school in Daphne, Alabama until he transferred to St. Paul’s Episcopal School in Mobile, Alabama where he graduated valedictorian in 1985. Mark received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Florida where he graduated with High Honors in 1989.
Mark began his career with Andersen Consulting, which later became Accenture, in Tampa, Florida. After three years, he attended law school at the University of Alabama where he attained his Juris Doctor degree in 1995. He was admitted to the Alabama State Bar later that year. Mark accepted employment in Atlanta, Georgia with the public accounting firm of Arthur Andersen LLP where he was a multi-state corporate tax advisor. Mark was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in 1997. After a quick promotion to Manager, Mark joined KPMG LLP’s Atlanta office in 2002 where he was promoted to Senior Manager. In 2004, Mark and his family, wife and two young sons, moved to Mobile Bay’s eastern shore where Mark worked in his family’s real estate business. Mark remains a Director, Vice President and General Counsel for Taupeka & Co., Inc. In 2007, Mark joined what was then Blackburn & Conner, P.C. After five years, he became a partner, and the firm name changed to Blackburn, Conner & Taupeka, P.C. In 2015, Mark opened his solo practice Taupeka Law, LLC. He also co-founded Orange Beach Title, LLC. Both are located in Orange Beach, Alabama. Today Orange Beach Title, LLC is owned by Mark and his wife Kathleen.
MEET THE TEAM
Our Mission
Work tirelessly to continually provide excellent customer service to our clients while building
lasting relationships within the community and beyond.
Kathleen Taupeka
OWNER
Kathleen is a native of Atlanta, GA. and a graduate from the University of Alabama with a degree in Advertising and Fine Art. She and her husband Mark have lived in Alabama for the past 19 years with their 2 sons. Kathleen loves being on the water, playing golf, and designing interiors and graphics.
Nicole Gambino
Nicole has called the Eastern Shore her home for over 16 years, although originally from Mobile. She has a background in business administration, owning and operating her own business offering administrative services to a variety of businesses and industries. Nicole and her husband Brett, have stayed busy raising 4 active children. With the youngest now being 16, she is enjoying her journey in the real estate industry at the beach! She enjoys traveling with her husband, dining at her family's restaurants, and spending time with their rescue dog, Toto.
Ellie is originally from Evergreen, AL. She is a graduate of Troy University with a bachelors degree in Global Business Administration. Ellie has always been fascinated with real estate, and is thrilled to be a part of that world. During her free time she enjoys being on the water, spending time on the beach with family and friends, spending time with her dog, Charlie, and trying all of the restaurants and activities on the Gulf Coast .
Ellie Roberts
Emsley Lambert Yarborough
Emsley is from both Monroe and Conecuh County. She is a graduate from Troy University where she earned her degree in Global Marketing. Emsley and her husband Peyton love spending time at the beach, taking their dog Coda on walks, and exploring all that beautiful South Baldwin has to offer.
Savannah Brown
Savannah is originally from Evergreen, Alabama. She has previous experience in customer service and management. She has been in the Orange Beach area for ten years now and loves everything about the area. During her free time, you can find her on the beach, hitting the bike trails or spending time
with her three dogs.
Elizabeth Madson was born and raised on the Gulf Coast. She has experience in Accounting and Customer Service. In her free time you can find her relaxing out by the water, exploring local festivals, or cuddled up at home with her two dogs!
Elizabeth Madson
Why it is beneficial to have an attorney at your closing…
Buyers and sellers alike can often find the closing process confusing, daunting and intimidating. There are numerous documents to prepare, sign and record, as well as provisions to make for taxes, insurance, homeowner or condominium assessments, etc. Here at Orange Beach Title, we work closely with realtors, lenders and their clients to make sure that all documents are handled according to the law, in addition to having an experienced, licensed, practicing attorney in Mark H. Taupeka present to explain the meaning of the formal language and terms, and to handle any questions or situations that may arise.
OBT serves real estate agents and brokers; home buyers and sellers; real property investors; national, regional and local banks, credit unions and other lenders; builders and developers. Our office issues title insurance policies to protect the interests of property owners and mortgage holders on residential and commercial property sales, new construction and refinancings.
We would love to handle your next closing! Call our team today! 251-301-1000
