Robert M. "Rob" Steeg
Recognized since 2001
New Orleans, Louisiana
Banking and Finance Law
Commercial Finance Law
Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
Corporate Law
Real Estate Law

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 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.
Contact & Links
- Lawyer Page: https://www.steeglaw.com/attorney/robert-steeg/
- E-mail: rsteeg@steeglaw.com
Location
- 201 Saint Charles Avenue, Suite 3201
New Orleans, LA 70170
Languages
- English
Education
- University of Pennsylvania, MS, graduated 1975
- University of Pennsylvania, BA, graduated 1973
Bar Admissions
- Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association
Affiliations
- ABA Section of Litigation and Section of Real Property, Trust, and Estate Law - Member
- International Conference of Shopping Centers - Member
- New Orleans Bar Association Real Estate Law Committee - Member
- New Orleans City Planning Commission - Commissioner, Former Chair
- New Orleans, Louisiana and American Bar Associations - Member
- City of New Orleans Board of Zoning Adjustments - Former Member
- Tax Fairness Commission, Mayoral Advisory Committee to Mayor Mitch Landrieu - Former Member
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, Eastern
- District of Louisiana, 1979
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, 1980
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, 1981
- State of Texas, 2007
Federal Clerkships
- United States District Court
5 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
1 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America award


Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Commercial Transactions / UCC Law, New Orleans (2019)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers® in America 2023 for work in:
- Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
- Corporate Law
- Banking and Finance Law
- Commercial Finance Law
- Real Estate Law
Special Focus
- COVID-19
Awards:
- Best Lawyers 2019 “Lawyer of the Year” for Commercial Transactions / UCC Law in New Orleans
- The Best Lawyers of America - Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Finance Law, Commercial Transactions/UCC Law, Corporate Law, Real Estate Law (since 1995)
- Super Lawyers - Real Estate (2008-2022)
- Chambers & Partners America's Leading Lawyers - Real Estate - Tier 1
- Martindale-Hubbell - AV Preeminent
- New Orleans CityBusiness Leadership in Law Hall of Fame
- New Orleans CityBusiness Leadership in Law (2010, 2016, 2018)
- New Orleans CityBusiness 2014 and 2017 “Money Maker”
- New Orleans Magazine Top Lawyers for Real Estate
- Boston College Law School – Order of Coif and Recipient of West Publishing Co. Award for Outstanding Scholarship
- University of Pennsylvania – Graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Summa Cum Laude
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