Robert Moise Steeg

Managing Partner Robert Steeg is highly respected for his handling of a wide variety of real estate transactions. He 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.

Reflecting on his 40 years of experience, 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 Hall of Fame 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 been highly involved in his profession and community. He is a Member of the New Orleans, Louisiana and American Bar Associations. He is a Commissioner and Former Chair, New Orleans City Planning Commission, The City of New Orleans. He is a Member of the International Conference of Shopping Centers; ABA Section of Real Property, Trust, and Estate Law; and New Orleans Bar Association Real Estate Law Committee. He is a Former Member of the Tax Fairness Commission, Official Mayoral Advisory Committee and Former Member of the City of New Orleans Board of Zoning Adjustments. He is the President and a Trustee of the New Orleans Museum of Art.

• Secured Transactions
• Ad valorem taxation
• Title law and title litigation

Louisiana

Louisiana State Bar Association

Since 1978

Texas

State Bar of Texas

ID Number: 24057533

Since 2007

5th Circuit

Since 1980

11th Circuit

Since 1981

The Steeg Law Firm, L.L.C.

Current

Boston College Law School

J.D. (1978)

1978

Honors: Order of Coif and Recipient of West Publishing Co. Award for Outstanding Scholarship

Activities: Executive Editor, Environmental Affairs Law Review, 1977-1978

University of Pennsylvania

M.S. (1975)

University of Pennsylvania

B.A. (1973)

Honors: Graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Summa Cum Laude

“Lawyer of the Year” for Commercial Transactions/UCC Law in New Orleans

Best Lawyers

2019

Real Estate (1994-present)

Chambers USA

AV Preeminent

Martindale-Hubbell

Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Finance Law, Commercial Transactions/UCC Law, Corporate Law, Real Estate Law (since 1995)

The Best Lawyers in America

Real Estate (2008-2023)

Louisiana Super Lawyers

International Conference of Shopping Centers

Member

Current

ABA Section of Real Property, Trust, and Estate Law

Member

Current

New Orleans Bar Association Real Estate Law Committee

Member

Current

New Orleans City Planning Commission, The City of New Orleans

Commissioner and Former Chair

Current

American Bar Association

Member

Current