Banking and Finance Law Real Estate Law Securitization and Structured Finance Law
Lee R. Adler
Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Lee Adler practices primarily in the areas of general business relationships and finance. He has an extensive transactional-based practice representing clients in a wide variety of fields. Finance transactions include real estate finance, vessel finance, accounts receivable-based finance and equipment and inventory finance, representing both borrowers and lenders.
Prior to joining Phelps in 1992, Mr. Adler was an attorney at a large multi-practice firm in New York.
Prior to joining Phelps in 1992, Mr. Adler was an attorney at a large multi-practice firm in New York.
Overview
- English
- Tulane University, J.D., graduated 1988
- Vanderbilt University, BA, graduated 1985
- Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association
- American Bar Association - Member
- Louisiana Bankers Association - Member
- Louisiana State Bar Association - Member
- English
- Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association
- American Bar Association - Member
- Louisiana Bankers Association - Member
- Louisiana State Bar Association - Member
- Tulane University, J.D., graduated 1988
- Vanderbilt University, BA, graduated 1985
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Securitization and Structured Finance Law, New Orleans (2025)
- Securitization and Structured Finance Law, New Orleans (2017)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Banking and Finance Law
- Real Estate Law
- Securitization and Structured Finance Law
Awards:
- 2012 "Leadership in Law" Award from New Orleans CityBusiness
- The Best Lawyers in America
- Louisiana Super Lawyers
- New Orleans Magazine - Top Lawyers - Real Estate Law
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Publications
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