James E. Lapeze

Energy Law

4.0 (1 reviews)

New Orleans, Louisiana

5+ years experience

Liskow & Lewis

Updated: Jan 02, 2026

Contact Information

504-581-7979

https://www.bestlawyers.com/lawyers/james-e-lapeze/238521

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Bio

As one of the most experienced real estate lawyers in New Orleans, Managing Partner Robert Steeg is highly respected for his handling of a wide variety of real estate transactions. Reflecting on his 38 years of experience in this field, 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.” “Seco...

Practice Areas

Energy Law

Reviews

Laura Rivera

2 weeks ago

Expert guidance on a complex commercial lease

James Lapeze at Liskow & Lewis provided excellent counsel for our restaurant group's new flagship location lease in the French Quarter. His deep understanding of New Orleans real estate law was evident as he navigated complex zoning and use provisions. He was thorough, patient in explaining terms, and negotiated key concessions that protected our long-term interests. While his response time could occasionally be a day or two during peak periods, the quality of his work was consistently high. I would confidently recommend him for any commercial real estate matter.