Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2016 
Steven Serio is a results-oriented real estate and corporate attorney with a reputation for spearheading complicated transactions from start-to-finish in an organized, detailed, and productive manner. He represents a diverse group of business clients, both big and small, including real estate developers, landlords, commercial tenants, entrepreneurs, business owners, executives, and lenders.
Steven’s practice includes all aspects of real estate development—acquisitions and sales of commercial retail properties, office buildings, apartment complexes, mixed-use town centers, and industrial properties; leasing; condominium development; and commercial loan transactions. Steven has significant experience negotiating CMBS financings and non-recourse loans. He also counsels clients in the areas of commercial contracts, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate law.
Steven is a fellow of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers, the preeminent association of commercial real estate lawyers focused on service to clients, colleagues, and the profession. Additionally, he is a fellow of the American College of Mortgage Attorneys, the premier professional organization for real estate finance lawyers in North America. He is also a member of the NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association and currently serves on the Louisiana Government Affairs – State Subcommittee.
Steven is a licensed title insurance producer and vice president of Commercial Title Agency, L.L.C. As an authorized agent of First American Title Insurance Company and Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, Steven handles title insurance matters of all sizes in commercial real estate transactions. He is also a licensed Certified Public Accountant (inactive).
Steven Serio with the Fishman Haygood team always goes above and beyond on any and all assignments and provide exceptional service. Steven Serio is always on top of things to help make sure that his clients are protected and that our deals are getting done correctly from a legal standpoint. I frequently receive compliments from lenders, brokers, and opposing parties regarding his work, expertise, understanding of pertinent issues and attention to detail. Additionally, he's always available and responsive which is highly impressive considering the overall workload that he must have.
Nimesh Hajari (Hajari Hospitality Management )