Mon 21 Jul 2025 17 11 00 0400 Re External Re 2Nd Request For A Replacement Attorney 1982Ed35 2¶

It is not the policyholder's responsibility to perform the responsibilities
of the lawyer you hired.


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On Mon, Jul 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM Sarah Zeeman <szeeman@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Eric,
>
> *You can verify that the attached screenshot accurately reflects what is
> currently shown on the DeKalb County court system’s public portal:
> https://portal-gadekalb.tylertech.cloud/portal/
> <https://portal-gadekalb.tylertech.cloud/portal/>. This information is
> publicly available and free to view.*
>
> Brett just provided me with a *new survey today*, which now reflects a
> signing date of *May 2025???*
>
>  Brett will not explain *what changes* necessitated this new survey date
> or *why it was signed two months ago* and only shared with me today.
> Furthermore, Brett has refused to clarify *why* he delayed sending me
> this for 2 months, and it is still missing the tree legend like the 1st -
> 2024 topo survey has.
>
> This is not the first incident involving uncommunicated alterations. The
> last time Brett made changes, he *altered the February survey to a March
> version without my knowledge*. He then *filed that altered version with
> the courts and closed the case*, again without notifying or* discussing
> with me or my other legal counsel.*
>
> Brett has had a working relationship with my personal attorney since 2023,
> yet has repeatedly *excluded him from critical correspondence and updates
> related to my case*.
>
> Given Brett's ongoing lack of transparency and unilateral
> decision-making,  I respectfully request a *qualified replacement* to be
> assigned to my case immediately.
>
> Best regards,
> Sarah Zeeman
>
> On Mon, Jul 21, 2025 at 3:45 PM Eric Zeni <eric.zeni@stewart.com> wrote:
>
>> Ms. Zeeman:
>>
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>> The screenshot in your 7/16/25 email is either inaccurate or incomplete.
>> Mr. Ledermeier has filed his appearance with the Court.  The Court is aware
>> that he represents you.  He is clearly listed as counsel for the Defendant
>> on filings on the Court docket.  This is a non-issue.
>>
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>> The “closing” of the case is another non-starter.  The clerk
>> administratively marked the case closed after the Court was advised the
>> case was going to settle.  Mr. Ledermeier did not close the case, nor could
>> he.  The Court knows what to do if the case does not settle.
>>
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>> As for the topographical survey, Mr. Ledermeier states that you have been
>> provided with everything.  The plat has been filed and is under review.
>> Everything that Gaddy needed to do to resolve the title issue has been
>> completed.
>>
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>> As far as your “other attorney,” please discuss with Mr. Ledermeier who
>> you would like to have included or copied on correspondence.
>>
>>
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>> Your request to replace Mr. Ledermeier is again denied.  There is no
>> basis to do so and it would be counterproductive at this point in the
>> case.  The matter is on the verge of settlement.  Please continue to give
>> your cooperation to Mr. Ledermeier as the settlement agreement is finalized.
>>
>>
>>
>> *ERIC ZENI, ESQ.*
>>
>> Vice President / Associate Chief Claims Counsel
>>
>> Stewart Title Guaranty Company
>>
>> 711 Westchester Avenue – Suite 302
>>
>> White Plains, New York 10604
>>
>> O 914-993-9393 | D 914-993-4443 | F 914-206-4887
>>
>> www.stewart.com | eric.zeni@stewart.com
>>
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>>
>> *From:* Sarah Zeeman <szeeman@gmail.com>
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, July 16, 2025 2:30 PM
>> *To:* Eric Zeni <eric.zeni@stewart.com>
>> *Subject:* [External] Re: 2nd Request for a replacement attorney
>>
>>
>>
>> *Brett Ledermeier is not even registered as my attorney with DeKalb
>> County. *
>>
>> *Unacceptable - Completely mishandled.*
>>
>> https://prnt.sc/rs1fEknh-tan
>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__prnt.sc_rs1fEknh-2Dtan&d=DwMFaQ&c=A2I0cd0yeEKQCn3mv-g-KzOAX7YMnpExrKRXrh8neX0&r=EmwJegEL_B1zRTAhiuUzvt3rIjueOLjdxsY_PBxfkgE&m=HbsyBajes6K7J_xCzB3JZc9vE8UBGR3yd_1ojqZAaKUfrjEMQAay9jCVbWTGmJFv&s=JbYNpgiVb-lf57VjJKnESjV_Axm7sucknfS1yGDj6bs&e=>
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>> On Wed, Jul 16, 2025 at 12:36 PM Sarah Zeeman <szeeman@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Eric,
>>
>>
>>
>> Brett Ledermeier has been purposefully leaving my other attorney off of
>> emails with the city of Brookhaven attorney since June 9th*. This is
>> unacceptable*.
>>
>>
>>
>> Dekalb County Court also confirmed Brett incorrectly closed my court case
>> and this *is completely unacceptable.*
>>
>>
>>
>> After over 10 requests Brett still won’t provide a signed and updated
>> topographical report with the legends and trees defined like I was provided
>> in 2