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Phelps Dunbar LLP

Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

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Phelps Dunbar LLP

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We routinely represent large or emerging commercial and industrial developers and other property owners, as well as commercial, retail and industrial lessors and tenants and banks and investment companies in a variety of real estate transactions. We focus on creative problem-solving for our clients in a cost effective, responsive and professional manner. 


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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use - Louisiana

What the Team is Known For

Phelps Dunbar LLP has a renowned bench of real estate experts who act for an impressive roster of local, regional and multinational clients, including commercial and industrial developers, banks, investment firms and tenants. The team offers expertise across a broad range of transactional matters and demonstrates additional strength in its handling of title insurance work. It can also provide experienced counsel on residential, commercial and industrial sites and fields lawyers who are highly experienced in matters involving public-private partnerships.

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Strengths

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  • Phelps Dunbar attorneys seem to know everyone and everyone knows them, so when we get stuck on an issue, they can always phone a friend to keep things moving or get in touch with the right person. They are very well connected.

    Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA

  • Phelps Dunbar is very creative in getting deals done.

    Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA

  • Phelps Dunbar has very competent and knowledgeable attorneys.

    Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA

  • The amount of proactive insight Phelps Dunbar has brought to our organization has been invaluable. The firm has been instrumental in guiding us through some complex real estate matters and has done so successfully.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • James A Stuckey
    James A Stuckey

    James A Stuckey

    James Stuckey frequently handles the leasing, sale and financing aspects of real estate projects for clients including public authorities, banks and other creditors.

    • James is one of the smartest people I have ever known. His knowledge of Louisiana law and contracts is vast.

      Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA
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  • Philip deV. Claverie Sr
    Philip deV. Claverie Sr

    Philip deV. Claverie Sr

    Philip Claverie Sr has longstanding experience in advising on the financing aspects of real estate projects.
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  • Randy P Roussel
    Randy P Roussel

    Randy P Roussel

    Randy Roussel regularly advises clients on financing, sale and purchase agreements. He handles an array of real estate projects, including those in the leisure, healthcare and industrial sectors.

    • Randy is just outstanding. He is very easy to work with, invested in our issues, extremely knowledgeable, willing to think outside the box and responsive.

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  • Erik Piazza
    Erik Piazza

    Erik Piazza

    Erik Piazza is noted for his expert handling of planning and zoning, condominium regimes and other commercial real estate transactions.
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  • P Ragan Richard
    P Ragan Richard

    P Ragan Richard

    Ragan Richard has particular expertise in handling the financing aspects of real estate transactions, including historic tax credits and loan restructuring. His practice also extends to handling complicated title work.

    • Ragan provides the highest level of legal coordination.

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  • Philip deV. Claverie, Jr.
    Philip deV. Claverie, Jr.

    Philip deV. Claverie, Jr.

    Philip Claverie Jr has particular experience in advising on loans associated with student housing developments. His client base includes both banks and developers.

    • Philip is a very knowledgeable attorney and helps us in many capacities.

      Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA
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