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Robert M. Steeg

Steeg Law Firm, LLC
  • Recognized Since:
    2001
  • Recognized in:
    Banking and Finance Law
    Commercial Finance Law...
  • Website:
    http://www.steeglaw.com
  • E-mail:
    rsteeg@steeglaw.com
  • Languages:
    English
  • Location:
    201 Saint Charles Avenue, Suite 3201
    New Orleans, LA 70170
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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.

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Lawyer Bio

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.

  • Education
  • Bar & Court Admissions
  • Affiliations
  • Award List
  • Clerkships
  • Additional Information
  • Lawyer of the Year Badge

Education:

  • University of Pennsylvania , MS, graduated 1975
  • University of Pennsylvania , BA, graduated 1973

Bar Admissions:

  • Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association
 

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

Affiliations:

  • New Orleans, Louisiana and American Bar Associations - Member
  • ABA Section of Litigation and Section of Real Property, Trust, and Estate Law - Member
  • New Orleans City Planning Commission - Chair, Commissioner
  • International Conference of Shopping Centers - Member
  • New Orleans Bar Association Real Estate Law Committee - Member
  • City of New Orleans Board of Zoning Adjustments - Former Member
  • Tax Fairness Commission, Mayoral Advisory Committee to Mayor Mitch Landrieu - Former Member

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers for:

  • Commercial Transactions / UCC Law, New Orleans (2019)
 

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Commercial Finance Law
  • Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Real Estate Law
 

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 (2008-2020)
  • Chambers & Partners America's Leading Lawyers - Real Estate - Tier 1
  • Martindale-Hubbell - AV Preeminent
  • Leadership in Law Honoree (2010, 2016, 2018), Hall of Fame Honoree (2018) - New Orleans City Business
  • New Orleans Magazine Top Lawyers for Real Estate
  • New Orleans CityBusiness 2014 and 2017 “Money Maker”
  • University of Pennsylvania – Graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Summa Cum Laude
  • Boston College Law School – Order of Coif and Recipient of West Publishing Co. Award for Outstanding Scholarship

Federal Clerkships:

  • United States District Court

Special Focus:

  • COVID-19
 

Additional Information:

Special Experience
Law Clerk to the Hon. Fred J. Cassibry (U.S.D.C., E.D. LA.) 1978-1979
Community and Civic
  • Member, Executive Council, WWNO
  • Board Member, Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans; Member, Executive Committee
  • Board Member, Congregation Temple Sinai
  • Trustee, New Orleans Museum of Art; Chair, Acquisitions Committee; Member, Executive Committee
  • Member, LSU Health Sciences Center Department of Psychiatry Advisory Board 
  • Former Board Member, Metropolitan Crime Commission
 

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Firm Details

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Steeg Law Firm, LLC
http://www.steeglaw.com
 
Headquarters
201 Saint Charles Avenue, Suite 3201
New Orleans, LA 70170
(504) 582.1199

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