Title Law
Understand the Title Insurance Commitment Before You Put It In the File
Managing Partner Robert M. Steeg is a regular contributing columnist on real estate for Reuters Legal News and Westlaw Today. His article, “Understand the Title Insurance Commitment Before You Put … 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»
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»
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»
Servitudes Need Extra Care, but the Survey is Key
A recent case cited by the Louisiana Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit reveals several important things about servitudes. Why are servitudes important at all? They are a very … More»
Title Insurance Endorsements for Projects Under Development
Title insurance is a standard requirement in most real estate transactions and properly underwritten title insurance is needed for both lenders and property owners. When a project is for land … More»
Expertise Includes Steeg Law Among Best Real Estate Lawyers in New Orleans
Expertise has identified Steeg Law as one of the “Best Real Estate Lawyers in New Orleans” in 2021. Expertise.com, the online review site for professionals, features only objectively quantified and … 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»
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»
Glimpses of the Future of Real Estate
By Robert Steeg I recently returned from a national conference of title insurance agents. The agenda included traditional, technical topics like underwriting standards and title insurance claims—very helpful, even if … More»
How to Lose a Right-Of-Way (Servitude) or Avoid Doing So
A recent case, Clement v. Menard, illustrates the pitfalls to be avoided so that a person enjoying a right-of-way (servitude) over adjoining property does not inadvertently lose those rights. It … More»
Apparent Servitudes: When Purchasing Property, Take Note Of What You See
A recent case, Naramore v. Aikman, decided by the Louisiana Court of Appeal for the First Circuit demonstrates some established but little known principles of Louisiana law that every person … More»
The Measure of Compensable Loss Under a Standard Title Insurance Policy
By Charles L. Stern, Jr. Title insurance is ubiquitous in the American real estate market. Lenders generally require mortgagee’s title insurance as a condition before closing on a loan secured … 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»
Orleans Title Insurance Agency Receives Silver for Best Title Company in New Orleans CityBusiness’ 2017 Reader Rankings
Steeg Law is pleased to announce that Orleans Title Insurance Agency, L.L.C. (Orleans Title), our in-house title insurance agency for commercial and residential closings, received Silver (third-place) in the “Best … More»
News You Need to Know: New Disclosure Rules for Mortgages
By Robert M. Steeg Residential real estate closings will never be the same. The following article from The New York Times, “New Disclosure Rules for Mortgages,” only begins to touch … More»
Real Estate Markets and the Recovery: 10 Years Later and Beyond
Associate Zachary Rosenberg recently attended the 5th Annual Economic & Real Estate Forecast Symposium sponsored by Commercial Investment Division (CID), New Orleans Metropolitan Association of Realtors (NOMAR), and the Louisiana … More»
Case Alert: A Shift in the Law May Have Significant Consequence for the Development of Property
By David Martinez In this article Senior Associate David A. Martinez clarifies a recent case, Boudreaux v. Cummings, which may signal a meaningful shift and restriction on the ability of … 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»
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»
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»