One of the cornerstones of Steeg Law’s legal practice is an appreciation of the business goals of our clients. We build long-term relationships with our clients, proactively looking for ways to help them do business and efficiently resolve their legal matters.

We tailor the extent and nature of our legal services to suit your business needs. It is not a one-size-fits-all process. It requires understanding the goals of each client and each transaction, especially the client’s tolerance for risk and the specifics of the transaction at hand.

In one instance, a client may be negotiating a deal that by its very nature must be concluded simply and without the usual measure of legal draftsmanship. In another, the client might be facing an extremely sophisticated party who is trying to find advantage in every possible provision, thus prompting the client to want a much more detailed and intensive level of “lawyering” on our part.

With decades of experience in commercial and residential real estate, real estate financing, commercial and residential title insurance, and commercial and business litigation throughout Greater New Orleans and the Gulf South, our attorneys have the practical experience and the service-oriented approach that enables us to understand the client’s goals and adjust our legal services accordingly.

In addition, we bring to the table an understanding of the business realities that the client faces and the hidden pitfalls that might require specific attention.

Last, we respect the truth behind the old adage: “Time Kills Deals.” All of our attorneys know that a timely response is important to our clients and is important to the transactions that they are trying to accomplish.

In the end, then, it is about more than academic competence and technical proficiency. Our lawyers have those attributes in abundance, having attended top law schools and having been well-trained in the technical aspects of what we do.

What sets us apart is our client’s eye view of your issues. We understand the larger goals and the business context of the transaction that our legal work is contributing to.

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Clients
About Our Clients
Representative Clients

First American Title Insurance Company
Entergy Corporation
Corporate Realty, Inc.
Capital One, NA
Whitney National Bank
First NBC Bank
Iberia Bank
The Feil Organization
Lauricella Land Company
Loeb Partners Realty
Preservation Resource Center
Contacts
Contacts
Lillian E. Eyrich
Title Law/Title Insurance
504.582.1243
David A. Martinez
Title Law/Title Insurance/Purchase and Sale/Real Estate Financing
504.582.1238
Randy Opotowsky
Condominium Law/Development, Zoning and Land Use/Real Estate Financing/Residential Real Estate/Development
504.582.1241
Charles L. Stern, Jr.
Commercial Litigation/Bankruptcy Litigation/Bet-the-Company Litigation/Real Estate Litigation/Title Insurance Litigation
504.582.1248
Robert M. Steeg
Commercial Real Estate/Development, Zoning and Land Use/Leases/Property Administration/Real Estate Financing
504.582.1245

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  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy
  • Litigation - Real Estate
  • Real Estate Law

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Lessons in Title Insurance


Copy-and-Paste Can Save Time, but It Is Fraught With Peril

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Establishing Servitudes: The Hard Way and The Easy Way


A case recently decided by the Louisiana Court of Appeal for the Second Circuit underscores the need for precision in defining servitudes at the time they are created.

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Some (Quite Strong) Provisions to Protect the Seller in a Purchase Agreement


This article identifies some provisions that will protect solely the interests of the seller in a commercial property purchase agreement.

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Beware the Person Who Uses a Power of Attorney in Their Own Self Interest


Beware the Person Who Uses a Power of Attorney in Their Own Self Interest

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U.S. Fifth Circuit Issues Important Decision Concerning Rights of a Tenant When the Landlord is in Bankruptcy


U.S. Fifth Circuit Issues Important Decision Concerning Rights of a Tenant When the Landlord is in Bankruptcy

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Increased Flood Risk in Southeastern Louisiana: Consequences and Opportunities


Increased Flood Risk in Southeastern Louisiana: Consequences and Opportunities

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Title Insurance Endorsements for Projects Under Development


Title Insurance Endorsements for Projects Under Development

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Virtual Closings in Louisiana: Close, but not Quite There


Virtual Closings in Louisiana: Close, but not Quite There

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Insurance for Condominium Associations


Insurance for Condominium Associations

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Why You Should Be Glad Your Lawyer Is a Stickler for Details


Why You Should Be Glad Your Lawyer Is a Stickler for Details

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Servitudes Need Extra Care, but the Survey is Key


Servitudes Need Extra Care, but the Survey is Key

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Be Careful What You Do in Addition to What You Sign: How Conduct Can Confirm an Agreement in the Absence of a Signature


Be Careful What You Do in Addition to What You Sign: How Conduct Can Confirm an Agreement in the Absence of a Signature

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COVID-19: THE IMPACT ON REAL ESTATE


COVID-19: THE IMPACT ON REAL ESTATE

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Louisiana Legislature Passes Three Laws As Shield Against COVID-19 Liability Arising From Business Operations


Louisiana Legislature Passes Three Laws As Shield Against COVID-19 Liability Arising From Business Operations

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Force Majeure In Today’s World


Force Majeure In Today’s World

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Unique Urban Developments


Unique Urban Developments

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Written Servitudes Must be Clear


Written Servitudes Must be Clear

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How to Lose a Right-Of-Way (Servitude) or Avoid Doing So


How to Lose a Right-Of-Way (Servitude) or Avoid Doing So

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A Recent Decision by the Louisiana Supreme Court Will Interest Owners of Low Income Housing Developments


A Recent Decision by the Louisiana Supreme Court Will Interest Owners of Low Income Housing Developments

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Lease or Own Property? Ensure You Have Legal Access to Public Roads


Lease or Own Property? Ensure You Have Legal Access to Public Roads

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Residential Real Estate: How Property Disclosure Document Changes Affect Sellers and Buyers


Residential Real Estate: How Property Disclosure Document Changes Affect Sellers and Buyers

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Can Your Real Estate Documents Withstand Hurricane Season?


by Robert M. Steeg

With hurricane season upon us, your home is not fully protected until you ensure your real estate documents are up to date and your property is legally secured against storm damages.

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Are Your Real Estate Documents Prepared for Hurricane Season?


Are Your Real Estate Documents Prepared for Hurricane Season?

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Case Alert: Can You Sue (or Be Sued by) Someone You Didn’t Have a Direct Contract With?


by Robert M. Steeg

In Dufrene vs. Murphy Appraisal Services, LLC, contract rights and real estate law pose an interesting problem.

Can You Sue Someone Without a Contract?

When Purchasing Property, Take Note of What You See


by Robert M. Steeg

A recent case in the Louisiana Court of Appeal highlights an area of law anyone in real estate needs to know.

What Are Apparent Servitudes?

Small Case, Important Principles for Written Agreements


by Robert M. Steeg

The Louisiana state Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit's recent ruling could spell big things for written arguments in the future.

What a New Case Means for Written Contracts

Small Case, Important Principles For Written Agreements


Small Case, Important Principles For Written Agreements

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Apparent Servitudes: When Purchasing Property, Take Note Of What You See


Apparent Servitudes: When Purchasing Property, Take Note Of What You See

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New Disclosure Rules for Mortgages


New Disclosure Rules for Mortgages

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Demystifying Tax Sales for Investors


Demystifying Tax Sales for Investors

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Case Alert: Can You Sue (Or Be Sued By) Someone You Didn’t Have a Direct Contract With?


Case Alert: Can You Sue (Or Be Sued By) Someone You Didn’t Have a Direct Contract With?

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Property Owners, Managers and Landlords: Are You Exposed to Premises Liability for Third-Party Acts?


Property Owners, Managers and Landlords: Are You Exposed to Premises Liability for Third-Party Acts?

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Some Tips on Section 1031 Exchanges


Some Tips on Section 1031 Exchanges

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In a Purchase Agreement, Words Matter—A Lot


In a Purchase Agreement, Words Matter—A Lot

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Historic Tax Credits: The Benefits, Process and Economic Impact


Historic Tax Credits: The Benefits, Process and Economic Impact

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The Difficult Matter of Batture in Residential and Commercial Land Titles


The Difficult Matter of Batture in Residential and Commercial Land Titles

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THE MEASURE OF COMPENSABLE LOSS UNDER A STANDARD TITLE INSURANCE POLICY


THE MEASURE OF COMPENSABLE LOSS UNDER A STANDARD TITLE INSURANCE POLICY

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New Title Endorsements: Because One Size Does Not Fit All


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New Orleans "Food Deserts" Present Development Opportunities and Financing Options


Find out how developers plan on creating and sustaining fresh-food options in "food deserts" in New Orleans.

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