Commercial and Business Litigation
Avulsions Can Greatly Impact Property Ownership Claims
Those of us in the New Orleans metropolitan area think of the Mississippi River’s course as static, hemmed in by the federal levee system. The River meandering—or somehow changing course—is … More»
PILOT: What Is It and How Will It Benefit My Real Estate Development Project?
While most real estate developers have heard the acronym PILOT and know that it is an abbreviation for “payment in lieu of taxes,” many are unfamiliar with the mechanics of a … More»
U.S. News-Best Lawyers Ranks Steeg Law a Metropolitan Tier 1 Law Firm in Real Estate, Litigation-Real Estate and Commercial Transactions/UCC Law
Steeg Law Firm has been ranked in the 2023 U.S. News-Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” list regionally in 9 practice areas. Regional Tier 1 – New Orleans Commercial Transactions / … More»
Lessons in Title Insurance: Copy-and-Paste Can Save Time, but Is Fraught With Peril
Anyone who remembers using typewriters knows what a time-saver word processing software is, especially if you’re working on multiple documents that have a lot of the same information in them. … More»
Anyone Can Buy a Good Home, But Good Neighbors Are Priceless
As the Chinese Proverb goes, “Anyone can buy a good home, but good neighbors are priceless.” But what if the home is in the French Quarter, famous (infamous?) for its bars, … More»
Charles L. Stern, Jr. Named 2023 Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” in the New Orleans Area
Partner Charles L. Stern, Jr. was recently recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” for Litigation – Real Estate. This is the fourth time Chuck has … More»
Steeg Law: Recent Transactions and Cases
Steeg Law attorneys are known for being able to handle unique and difficult real estate issues for virtually any type of property and have been involved in precedent-setting business litigation … More»
2022 Louisiana Legislative Update: New Laws That Affect Your Business
The 2022 Louisiana Legislative Session convened on March 14, 2022 and closed on June 6, 2022. Important legislation from the session includes new business incentives, new rules for property owners … More»
U.S. Fifth Circuit Issues Important Decision Concerning Rights of a Tenant When the Landlord is in Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy court can be a confusing, even disorienting, place for the uninitiated, especially when rights to real property are involved. One situation that arises from time to time concerns the … More»
Pay Attention to the Wording of Contingency Language
Steeg Law attorney Richard Traina recently helped California buyers of New Orleans real estate avoid litigation alleging that the buyers breached the agreement to buy or sell. Transaction Contingent on … More»
I Can Bike, Run, or Walk on the Path Atop the Mississippi River Levee, Can’t I?
In the riparian land use case, West Baton Rouge Parish Council v. Tullier, the Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal ruled on the constitutionality of the statute providing for bicycle … More»
Richard Traina Participates in Significant Trial Related to Property Ownership
In August, Steeg Law attorney Richard Traina participated at the request of the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources in an important trial in Rapides Parish flowing from Crooks v. State … More»
2022 U.S. News-Best Lawyers Ranks Steeg Law Firm a Metropolitan Tier 1 Law Firm in Real Estate
The 2022 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers has included Steeg Law in “Best Law Firms,” ranking the firm a Metropolitan Tier 1 Law Firm in New Orleans for … More»
Expanding a Servitude to Create an Expeditious Way to Access Property for Hurricane Protection
Associate Richard Traina clarifies a recent court ruling on a case about expanding a time-honored servitude to create a more expeditious and economical way to access property needed for hurricane protection. … More»
2021 Louisiana Legislative Update: New Laws That Affect Your Business
The 2021 Louisiana Legislative Session convened on April 12, 2021 and closed on June 10, 2021. Important legislation from the fiscal session includes a number of bills directed to simplifying … More»
Richard L. Traina Joins Steeg Law as an Associate in the Litigation Practice
Steeg Law is pleased to announce that Richard L. Traina has joined the firm as an Associate in the litigation practice. Richard’s practice areas focus on commercial litigation, real estate … More»
Be Careful What You Do in Addition to What You Sign: How Conduct Can Confirm an Agreement in the Absence of a Signature
In the recent case of Harp v. Bryan (consolidated with Wade v. Bryan and Lewis v. Bryan), decided by the Louisiana Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, it seems … More»
Recent Transactions and Cases
Steeg Law attorneys are known for being able to handle unique and difficult real estate issues for virtually any type of property and have been involved in precedent-setting business litigation … More»
Why You Should Be Glad Your Lawyer Is a Stickler for Details
Lawyers, transactional lawyers in particular, are sometimes criticized for being too picky and for paying too much attention to the little things. In his song, “The End of the Innocence,” … More»
Recent Transactions and Cases
Steeg Law attorneys are known for being able to handle unique and difficult real estate issues for virtually any type of property and have been involved in precedent-setting business litigation … More»
2021 U.S. News-Best Lawyers Ranks Steeg Law Firm a Metropolitan Tier 1 Law Firm in Real Estate
Steeg Law is pleased to announce that the 2021 edition of U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers has included Steeg Law in “Best Law Firms,” ranking the firm … More»
Legal Issues In Real Estate During Covid-19: A Q&A With Robert Steeg
Covid-19 has brought business changes and legal challenges to the field of real estate. In a Q&A with the editor of the firm’s newsletter, Steeg Law Firm co-managing partner Robert … More»
2020 Louisiana Legislative Update: New Laws That Affect Your Business
The 2020 Louisiana Regular Legislative Session convened on March 9, 2020 and closed on June 1, 2020 after a long suspension due to the Coronavirus. Immediately after that, the Legislature … More»
Louisiana Legislature Passes Three Laws As Shield Against COVID-19 Liability Arising From Business Operations
Governor John Bel Edwards has signed three measures passed during the recently ended sessions of the Louisiana Legislature that shield businesses, individuals, and government bodies from civil liability for COVID-19 … More»
COVID-19: The Impact On Real Estate, Commercial Litigation And Title Insurance
The coronavirus is having an impact on the different legal subject areas that Steeg Law handles. To help keep our clients and friends informed on how COVID-19 could affect you … More»
Short-Term Rentals: New Regulations
In the past, I have written on the continuously evolving regulations in New Orleans governing the operation of short-term rentals (see “From Single-Family Homes to Condos, the Regulations For Short-Term … More»
Recent Transactions and Cases
Steeg Law attorneys are known for being able to handle unique and difficult real estate issues for virtually any type of property and have been involved in precedent-setting business litigation … More»
Recent Transactions and Cases
Steeg Law attorneys are known for being able to handle unique and difficult real estate issues for virtually any type of property and have been involved in precedent-setting business litigation … More»
Steeg Law Recent Transactions and Cases
Steeg Law attorneys are known for being able to handle unique and difficult real estate issues for virtually any type of property and have been involved in precedent-setting business litigation … More»
2019 U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® Ranks Steeg Law as Metropolitan Tier 1 Real Estate Law Firm
The 2019 edition of U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® has ranked Steeg Law Firm as a Metropolitan Tier 1 Law Firm in New Orleans for Real Estate … More»
2018 Louisiana Legislative Update
The 2018 Louisiana Legislative Session convened on March 4, 2018 and closed on June 24, 2018 with the adjournment of the Third Extraordinary Session. During the Regular Session and the … More»
Belts and Suspenders for Landlords, but the Tenant Can Still Cause the Pants to Fall
In a recent case decided by the Louisiana Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, which has jurisdiction over Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, a landlord put into its lease all of … More»
Steeg Law Handles a Hague Convention Case
Steeg Law recently represented a mother from Thailand in a case under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction brought against the father who illegally detained his children in Louisiana. … More»
Small Case, Important Principles For Written Agreements
A relatively small case, recently decided by the Louisiana state Court of Appeal for the Fifth Circuit illustrates two important principles: First, a court will often find a way to … More»
Robert M. Steeg, Charles L. Stern, Jr. Included in Super Lawyers 2018
Managing Partner, Robert M. Steeg, and Partner, Charles L. Stern, Jr., have been included in the 2018 edition of Super Lawyers. Mr. Steeg was included under Real Estate and has … More»
Charles Stern to Participate in “Title Insurance: What Lies Ahead” Webinar: Register Now
Partner Charles L. Stern, Jr. will be participating in a live CLE/CPE Webinar, “Title Insurance: What Lies Ahead in 2017 and Beyond,” on Friday, September 22, 2017 from 3:00 pm … More»
The Short-Term Rental Saga in New Orleans Continues to Unfold
As Steeg Law has previously covered, the New Orleans City Council approved a new and comprehensive set of short-term rental regulations back in October 2016. Those new regulations went into effect … More»
Case Alert: Can You Sue (Or Be Sued By) Someone You Didn’t Have a Direct Contract With?
By Robert M. Steeg When a business transaction goes bad, can the person who has suffered a loss sue other persons involved in the transaction even though the injured person … More»
Property Owners, Managers and Landlords: Are You Exposed to Premises Liability for Third-Party Acts?
By Robert Steeg The following article “Are Your Clients Exposed to Premises Liability for Third-Party Criminal Acts? A Top-10 List to Reduce Risks” by Norman W. Gutmacher appeared in Probate & Property … More»
New Laws That Affect Your Business: 2016 Louisiana Legislative Update
The 2016 Louisiana Legislative Session, which began on March 14, 2016 and closed on June 6, 2016, resulted in the House filing 1,167 bills and the Senate filing 477. We … More»
Landlords: Making Special Allowances for Tenants May Affect Your Right to Evict
Especially in cases where a relationship has developed between the landlord and tenant over a number of years, landlords often make allowances when it comes to accepting late payment of … More»
Steeg Law Ranked a 2016 New Orleans “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers
The 2016 edition of U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® has ranked Steeg Law Firm as a Metropolitan Tier 1 Law Firm in New Orleans Real Estate Law … More»
New Laws That Impact Your Business: 2015 Louisiana Legislative Update
By Elise Henry The 2015 Louisiana Legislative Session, which began on April 13, 2015 and closed on June 11, 2015, resulted in the House filing 847 bills and the Senate … More»
Case Alert: Good News for Real Estate Agents, but Caution for Buyers
By Robert M. Steeg In this article, Managing Partner, Robert M. Steeg, clarifies Rabalais v. Gray, a new case that was decided by the Louisiana Appellate Court having jurisdiction over … More»
Steeg Law Recent Transactions: Helping Our Clients Make Business Happen
Recent transactions Steeg Law attorneys have handled. How can we help you make business happen? Obtained summary judgment in favor of owner of large tract of land in Plaquemines Parish … More»
Important Changes to Louisiana’s Business Corporation Law Are Now In Effect
This article provides an overview of Act 328, the overhaul of the Louisiana Business Corporation Law, and information how the changes will impact your business. Act 328 – The Law … More»
Steeg Law Ranked 2015 New Orleans “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers
The 2015 edition of U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers has ranked Steeg Law Firm as a Metropolitan Tier 1 Law Firm in New Orleans Real Estate Law, … More»
Court Ruling Update: Owner of an LLC May Be Found Personally Liable for Company Obligations
As partner Robert M. Steeg notes below, his article, “New Court Ruling Alert: Owner of an LLC May Be Found Personally Liable for Company Obligations,” is even more relevant today … More»
Steeg Law Recent Transactions: Helping Our Clients Make Business Happen
Recent transactions Steeg Law attorneys have handled. How can we help you make business happen? Obtained summary judgment confirming client’s ownership of large tract of land in Plaquemines Parish against … More»
Steeg Law Recent Transactions: Helping Our Clients Make Business Happen
Recent transactions Steeg Law attorneys have handled. How can we help you make business happen? Represented major national bank in escrow dispute in connection with sale of assets of a … More»
Recent Transactions: Helping Our Clients Make Business Happen
Recent transactions Steeg Law attorneys have handled. How can we help you make business happen? Represented borrower in refinance of existing $18,000,000 loan secured by industrial facilities in Arizona and … More»
Execution of Legal Documents in Louisiana—Formalities Matter
By Charles L. Stern, Jr. Louisiana has strict requirements governing the form of certain types of legal documents, such as donations and wills. Failure to comply with those formalities, while … More»
David Martinez Co-presents “Real Estate and Title Litigation” CLE for NOBA
Senior Associate David A. Martinez recently co-presented the CLE, “Real Estate and Title Litigation,” for the New Orleans Bar Association (NOBA). Among the topics that they covered were: Common title … More»
Recent Transactions: Helping Our Clients Make Business Happen
Recent transactions Steeg Law attorneys have handled. How can we help you make business happen? Successfully obtained dismissal of lawsuit against client in case seeking dissolution of entity holding title … More»
Robert M. Steeg and Charles L. Stern, Jr. Included in Super Lawyers 2014
Managing Partner, Robert M. Steeg, and Partner, Charles L. Stern, Jr., have been included in the 2014 edition of Super Lawyers. Mr. Steeg was included under Real Estate and has received … More»
Recognize and Cure Title Defects Before They Become Title Insurance Claims
Title insurers have a unique advantage over other types of insurers because they can assess and limit their exposure to claims before they ever issue a title insurance policy. Specifically, … More»
Developers and Access Servitude: Mean What You Say, Say What You Mean
Senior Associate David A. Martinez clarifies a recent case, Melkys Hernandez Santos and Arturo Santos v. Barataria Park, LLC and the Parish of Jefferson, which highlights why the creation of … More»
Property Owners, Insurance Companies and “Bad Faith”
This article explains why understanding Louisiana’s laws governing “bad faith” in property and title insurance policies is important to property owners and insurance companies alike. Why Understanding “Bad Faith” in Property … More»
Property Owners and Their Contracts with Contractors
As an owner of real property, who wants to construct, improve, repair, or extend improvements on that real property, before entering into a contract with your contractor it is important … More»
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Condo Associations, Unit Owners and their Insurers
By Randy Opotowsky, Partner Hurricane Isaac rained down on the Greater New Orleans area almost seven years to the day of Hurricane Katrina. Will there now be another tidal wave … More»
Preparing for the Potential Pitfalls of Co-ownership of Property
Along with the co-ownership of property by two or more unmarried persons comes special rules that affect how the co-owned property is managed and, in particular, what is done when … More»
In Louisiana, Getting a Court Order to Evict a Tenant is Essential
By Charles L. Stern, Jr. In Louisiana, No Court Order, No Eviction In many states, a landlord is allowed to use self-help—changing the locks, for example—to evict a tenant that … More»
Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal Decision Affects Corporations
This article clarifies a new court ruling by the Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal that a corporate president has no duty to disclose his corporation’s financial problems to other companies … More»
Collection Tools for Condominium Homeowners Associations
By Randy Opotowsky Partner, Randy Opotowsky, a highly experienced commercial and residential real estate attorney, who has represented developers of a number of the major condominium projects in the New Orleans … More»
Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal Decision Affects Property Owners
By Charles L. Stern, Jr. Partner, Charles L. Stern, Jr. clarifies a new court ruling by the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal that upholds that property owners and developers … More»
Two Federal Court Decisions Affect Property Owner Rights
New Court Ruling Alert: For Commercial and Residential Property Owners, Two Federal Property Insurance Cases Worth Attention By Charles L. Stern, Jr. In the aftermath of the 2005 hurricanes, Katrina … More»
Tenants and Bankruptcy – Steps a Commercial Landlord Should Take
With Tenants Increasingly Filing for Bankruptcy, There are Steps a Commercial Landlord Can and Should Take Under the current economic conditions, commercial landlords are finding with increasing regularity that tenants … More»
Owner of an LLC May Be Found Personally Liable for Company Obligations
By Robert M. Steeg Managing Partner, Robert M. Steeg, clarifies a new court ruling by the Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals that establishes the owner of an LLC may … More»