Steeg Law Firm, LLC

07/31/2026

Steeg Law attorneys are known for being able to handle unique and difficult real estate issues for virtually any type of property and have been involved in precedent-setting business litigation in Greater New Orleans and throughout Louisiana. Following are some recent transactions our attorneys have handled for purchasers, property owners, lenders, developers and other clients.

Steeg Law attorneys are known for being able to handle unique and difficult real estate issues for virtually any type of property and have been involved in precedent-setting business litigation.

07/23/2026

Property owners and developers in downtown New Orleans can now get up to $20,000 to spruce up their vacant storefronts through the DDD's new matching grant program, “Activate Downtown: Turning Vacant Spaces into Thriving Places.” Learn more: https://www.steeglaw.com/downtown-development-district-launches-activate-downtown-grant-program/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=07-23-26-ddd-activate-downtown-grant-program

07/21/2026

The City of New Orleans has launched an interactive online dashboard that shows what infrastructure work is happening across the City and the expected timeline. Residents and businesses will be able to see active and planned projects, SWBNO maintenance work orders, and capital project locations citywide. Check it out: https://nola.gov/icc/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=07-21-26-infrastructure-dashboard

06/30/2026

As a longtime supporter of WWNO 89.9FM, Steeg Law is proud to shine the spotlight on Friends of New Orleans Public Radio, a new organization formed to help financially and programmatically support the radio station. Learn more: https://www.steeglaw.com/community-spotlight-friends-of-new-orleans-public-radio/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=06-30-26-friends-of-new-orleans-public-radio

06/23/2026

Attorney Andrew Stovall recaps the presentation Tulane University President Michael A. Fitts gave at the ULI Breakfast Series on June 18. Key takeaways for the university’s vision for downtown New Orleans include the Charity Hospital Project, building a biomedical and technology economy, and a call for public realm investment. Read more: https://www.steeglaw.com/tulanes-downtown-vision-key-takeaways-from-the-urban-land-institute-june-meeting/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=06-23-26-tulane-downtown-vision-key-takeaways

06/17/2026

Steeg Law is proud to be recognized by New Orleans CityBusiness as one of the Best Legacy-owned businesses in the city.

Our firm was founded in 1972 by Moise S. Steeg, Jr., who brought together a select group of talented lawyers in New Orleans who shared his dedication to his clients and passion for his profession and the City of New Orleans. His goal was to create a firm devoted exclusively to real estate, litigation, and business law that was tied intricately to the direction and future of New Orleans.

It is a legacy that we continue to carry on today. https://www.steeglaw.com/steeg-law-recognized-as-a-best-legacy-business-2026/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=06-17-26-best-legacy-business

06/01/2026

Hurricane season begins today, June 1. Now is the time for people involved in real estate to check and make sure that their documents are completely up-to-date with various measures that anticipate the possible effect of hurricanes. Here is a quick list of some of the more important provisions for purchase and sale agreements and for leases. https://www.steeglaw.com/are-your-real-estate-documents-prepared-for-hurricane-season/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=05-27-26-are-your-real-estate-documents-prepared-for-hurricane-season

05/29/2026

Lottery registration opens June 1 at 8 a.m. Registration closes on June 19 at 5 p.m. for Louisiana Fortify Homes Program.

LHFP helps Louisiana homeowners strengthen their roofs to better withstand hurricane-force winds.

The program grants up to $10,000 for homeowners to upgrade their roofs to standards set by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS). For more information:

Louisiana government websites often end in .gov. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a Louisiana government site.

05/19/2026

Condominium Associations: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have updated standards for condominium loans.

In order for buyers/borrowers and developers to obtain a loan backed/underwritten by FNMA or FMAC, there are actions you must take and dates—July 1 and August 3, 2026, and January 4, 2027—that you must comply with.

Otherwise, your condominium unit purchase and/or the development may not qualify for the various FNMA and FMAC loan products.

Here's what you need to know: https://www.steeglaw.com/condominium-associations-beware-of-new-regulations-and-guidelines/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=05-19-26-condo-new-regulations

04/16/2026

Several recent articles chronicle the accomplishments and challenges for New Orleans real estate. These articles, and the situation in New Orleans in general, really do tell a tale of two cities.

The economic prospects for the City of New Orleans, particularly relating to real estate, is a tale of two cities.