Real Estate
USA Guide 2024 : Louisiana
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About
Provided by Fishman Haygood LLP
The Fishman Haygood team handles all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including commercial office, retail, residential, traditional family neighborhood and industrial leasing, acquisitions, bank financings, bond financings, developments and large tract opportunities.
Our attorneys are experienced in transactions involving historic and low-income housing tax credits, new markets tax credits and enterprise zone tax credits. They routinely advise clients in all aspects of real estate leasing, and often represent landlords and tenants in lease negotiations.
We also have extensive experience in handling oil and gas transactions, coal storage facilities, underground natural gas storage transactions, industrial plant relocation and development, apartment complexes and hotels, commercial shopping center, medical and office building developments, and other related transactions.
Fishman Haygood also has a captive title company, Commercial Title Agency, L.L.C., that is wholly owned by the firm. Commercial Title is an authorized agent of Chicago Title Insurance Company, First American Title Insurance Company of Louisiana, Fidelity National Title Insurance Company and Stewart Title Guaranty Company. It is licensed by the Louisiana and Mississippi Departments of Insurance as a title insurance agency. S. Scott Willis and Steven Serio are licensed title insurance producers and serve as the President and Vice President, respectively.
Chambers Review
Fishman Haygood LLP has a strong real estate practice that is recognized for its extensive experience across residential, industrial and commercial projects. Experienced in a full range of transactional matters, including bond financing, acquisitions, disposals and tax credits. Offers particular strengths in the energy sector, frequently advising on matters such as industrial plant developments and transactions involving oil and gas storage facilities.
Work Highlights
- Fishman Haygood LLP represented MSP Development in the largest mixed-use capital investment in Louisiana.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Fishman provides an excellent, top-notch service. They are responsive and always have someone in the office that knows us. They have a great turnaround."
"You feel like you are part of their family and the work of the lawyers on the tax and finance side is a real team effort. When a problem needs to be solved, they bring someone in and the staff are so supportive and responsive."
"They are relationship-oriented and they have foresight to see around corners for obstacles and leverage points."
"Fishman provides an excellent, top-notch service. They are responsive and always have someone in the office that knows us. They have a great turnaround."
"You feel like you are part of their family and the work of the lawyers on the tax and finance side is a real team effort. When a problem needs to be solved, they bring someone in and the staff are so supportive and responsive."
"They are relationship-oriented and they have foresight to see around corners for obstacles and leverage points."
Notable Practitioners
Charles Landry handles real estate projects for a range of clients, including developers and solar power companies. He is noted for his expertise in handling land use matters, including zoning and permitting work.
"Charles is one of the best lawyers I have dealt with in my life. I give compliments to his ability to navigate complex agreements but also complex relationships."
"He is entrepreneurial in real estate so he sees the law through a client's eyes which is invaluable."
"He is very connected with respect to government relations and land use and has done numerous projects."
Sterling Scott Willis regularly handles real estate acquisition work, including the associated leasing, title and financing matters. His experience also spans the disposition of high-value assets.
"He is an expert and he has really worked at promoting knowledge in this practice area."
"He is very good to work with, even on the other side of the table."
Louis Quinn handles a range of real estate development projects, including assisted living facilities, hotels, power plants and student housing.
"He does lots of good work for developers."
"Louis is an excellent lawyer and a top-notch guy."
"Louis is brilliant."
Steven Serio advises on a range of real estate transactions, including acquisitions and joint ventures. He offers additional expertise in title work.
"Steven is a very knowledgeable, good lawyer."
"His acumen and knowledge on all issues is great. He's always one step ahead when it comes to getting the deal done and he is very efficient."
"Steven has worked in this area for a long time and he does a good job with clients and is nice to work with."
Ranked Lawyers at
Fishman Haygood LLP
Louisiana
Members
Provided by Fishman Haygood LLP
Clients
Provided by Fishman Haygood LLP
Bernhard Energy, LLC
Commercial Properties Development Trust
Engquist Development, LLC
Mammoth Holdings
Provident Resources Group, Inc.
Rouses Enterprises, LLC
Southern Lifestyles Development, LLC
Stirling Properties, LLC