Robert M. Steeg, Managing Partner
Profile
As one of the most experienced real estate lawyers in New Orleans, Managing Partner Robert Steeg is highly respected for his handling of a wide variety of real estate transactions.
Reflecting on his 38 years of experience in this field, Rob points to two important aspects of his approach to his law practice. “First, I try to treat every client with respect and with awareness that the transaction at hand is one of the most important things in their life at this moment.”
“Second, I try to understand the business realities my client is facing, and what my client is trying to accomplish in the transaction. Then, I can tailor my services to serve the client’s goals.”
These qualities have contributed to him being widely recognized by his peers as one of the best in the industry through inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America, Chambers USA, Super Lawyers, New Orleans CityBusiness Leadership in Law Hall of Fame and New Orleans Magazine Top Lawyers. Rob was also named Best Lawyers 2019 “Lawyer of the Year” for Commercial Transactions / UCC Law in New Orleans.
Rob has assisted hundreds of clients with handling thousands of purchases, sales, loans and leases for all sizes and kinds of real estate throughout the southeast Louisiana region, including industrial, office, multi-family, and retail properties.
Professional Activities
- New Orleans, Louisiana and American Bar Associations, Member
- New Orleans City Planning Commission, The City of New Orleans, Commissioner and Former Chair
- International Conference of Shopping Centers, Member
- ABA Section of Real Property, Trust, and Estate Law, Member
- New Orleans Bar Association Real Estate Law Committee, Member
- Tax Fairness Commission, Official Mayoral Advisory Committee, Former Member
- City of New Orleans Board of Zoning Adjustments, Former Member
- New Orleans Commercial Real Estate Women, Former Member
Recognition
- Chambers USA – Real Estate (since 1994)
- Martindale-Hubbell – AV Preeminent
- Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” for Commercial Transactions/UCC Law, New Orleans (2019)
- The Best Lawyers in America – Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Finance Law, Commercial Transactions/UCC Law, Corporate Law, Real Estate Law (1995-2027)
- Louisiana Super Lawyers – Real Estate (2008-2026)
- Lawdragon 500 Leading Real Estate Lawyers (2026)
- New Orleans CityBusiness – Money Maker (2017, 2014)
- New Orleans CityBusiness – Leadership in Law Hall of Fame (Leadership in Law 2018, 2016, 2010)
- New Orleans Magazine Top Lawyers – Real Estate Law, Commercial Transactions/LLS Law and Corporate Law
- University of Pennsylvania – Graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Summa Cum Laude
- Boston College Law School – Order of Coif and Recipient of West Publishing Co. Award for Outstanding Scholarship
Publications
- Regular contributing columnist on real estate for Reuters Legal News and Westlaw Today
- “6 Small Issues With Real Estate Documents That Can Turn Into Big Problems,” Reuters Legal News, Attorney Analysis column, May 11, 2023
- “Modernizing Real Estate Purchase Agreements for 2023 and Beyond,” Reuters Legal News, Attorney Analysis column, February 8, 2022
- “Practical provisions for commercial leases in light of changing times,” Reuters Legal News, Attorney Analysis column, November 18, 2022
Civic and Community
- New Orleans Museum of Art, Trustee, Member, Executive Committee; Former President; Former Chair, Acquisitions Committee
- WWNO, Member, Journalism Committee; Former Member, Executive Council
- Goldring Family Foundation Center for Jewish-Multicultural Affairs, Member and Committee Co-Chair
- Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans, Member, Executive Committee; Former Board Member
- Congregation Temple Sinai, Former Board Member
- LSU Health Sciences Center Department of Psychiatry Advisory Board, Former Member
- Metropolitan Crime Commission, Former Board Member
Special Experience
- Licensed Title Insurance Agent
- Executive Editor, Environmental Affairs Law Review, 1977-1978, Boston College Law School
- Law Clerk to the Hon. Fred J. Cassibry (U.S.D.C., E.D. LA.) 1978-1979
Articles by Robert M. Steeg
- New Orleans City Council Revises Affordable Housing Program -
- Are Your Real Estate Documents Prepared for Hurricane Season? -
- New Safety & Permits Performance and Accountability Tool in Phase One -
- Update on the Transient Lodging Study -
- Fraud Scheme Targeting Residents and Businesses in New Orleans -
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