Real Estate Law Banking and Finance Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Baton Rouge.
Randy P. Roussel
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2009 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Randy Roussel practices in the area of business and finance. His general business practice is concentrated in the areas of real estate, banking, and commercial transactions. Mr. Roussel has represented Wampold Companies, Waffle House, Whitney National Bank, Carmouche Construction, and a variety of multifamily and commercial developers.
Mr. Roussel’s practice emphasizes mixed-use real estate development. He works on HUD 221(d)(4) and other multi-family financing programs.
Prior to joining Phelps Dunbar, he was a certified public accountant for Arthur Andersen & Company in New Orleans from 1978 to 1981. From 1986 to 1987, he was an associate at Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson in Baton Rouge and in 1987 he became partner at Bradford & Roussel in Baton Rouge which merged with Gary Field Landry & Bradford in 1991. Mr. Roussel joined Phelps Dunbar in 1995.
Overview
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Louisiana State University, J.D., graduated 1984
- Louisiana State University, BA, graduated 1977
- Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association
- American Bar Association - Member
- Baton Rouge Bar Association - Member
- Baton Rouge Growth Coalition - Member
- Baton Rouge Property Lawyers Association - Member
- Center for Planning Excellence (CPEX) - Board of Directors
- Community Realty Foundation - Member
- Louisiana Bankers Association - Member
- Louisiana Society of Certified Public Accountants - Member
- Louisiana State Bar Association - Member
- Louisiana State University Law Center - Adjunct Professor
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association
- American Bar Association - Member
- Baton Rouge Bar Association - Member
- Baton Rouge Growth Coalition - Member
- Baton Rouge Property Lawyers Association - Member
- Center for Planning Excellence (CPEX) - Board of Directors
- Community Realty Foundation - Member
- Louisiana Bankers Association - Member
- Louisiana Society of Certified Public Accountants - Member
- Louisiana State Bar Association - Member
- Louisiana State University Law Center - Adjunct Professor
- Louisiana State University, J.D., graduated 1984
- Louisiana State University, BA, graduated 1977
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Real Estate Law, Baton Rouge (2026)
- Banking and Finance Law, Baton Rouge (2021)
- Banking and Finance Law, Baton Rouge (2018)
- Real Estate Law, Baton Rouge (2016)
- Banking and Finance Law, Baton Rouge (2015)
- Banking and Finance Law, Baton Rouge (2010)
- Real Estate Law, Baton Rouge (2009)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Banking and Finance Law
- Real Estate Law
Awards:
- Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business
- The Best Lawyers in America
- Louisiana Super Lawyers
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