Doug,

Thanks for your comments.  Regarding your question, the two files in January were via Countywide Abstract, Inc.  We were not made aware of who they used for said recordings in those two particular county's until recently.

Although we tried very hard to maintain patience over the two January recordings, taking into consideration that at times, it does take a few months to get something on record, it became apparent that it was out of Countywide's control (i.e., they were having as much trouble with Mr. Davis for weeks, behind closed doors, as I did today, however, as our abstractor, they continued to try to move forward and rectify the situation).

I will admit, however, due to a major oversight on my part, thus my team, we did afford Mr. Davis the opportunity to perform the other four recordings in May, 2005. 

I knew your question would come up since I sort of "flipped out" today when I found out about the other four May recordings and asked the very same question.  In a nut shell, however, I never relayed the information I received via Countywide to the appropriate people at Statewide, thus, leaving the door open for Mr. Davis to receive the recordings.

I am doing my very best to acknowledge that my own stupidity placed Statewide in such a precarious situation.  However, having said that, if Mr. Davis would simply return our property, we all can move on in separate directions and end this battle.  A battle, I might add, he will ultimately lose.

As Robert eluded to in a reply earlier, Mr. Davis is in fact responsible for any findings between the time the recordings were sent to him and the date and time they actually go on record.  This could prove very expense for his office since ECB's and PVB's are very common in the NYC area and can add up quickly.

Let's just pray for a fast, painless end to Mr. Davis and his service, or the lack thereof.....JT