Charles Stern Jr

Charles Stern Jr

  • Real Estate Law, Bankruptcy
  • Louisiana
Badges
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Biography

Charles L. Stern, Jr., a partner at Steeg Law and the head of the litigation section. Chuck handles commercial and business litigation for clients in a variety of industries, including title insurance, commercial real estate, and banking. He is highly respected for his vast experience in title disputes and title insurance coverage. His other areas of practice include: construction and development disputes; bankruptcy and workouts (creditor representation) with a concentration on disputes affecting or involving commercial real estate; litigation involving disputes among shareholders of closely-held corporations; and bet-the-company litigation.

Chuck is an extremely skilled litigation attorney, who maintains the highest standards of professionalism. He has been widely recognized by his peers as one of the best in the industry. He was named Best Lawyers®’ New Orleans Litigation – Real Estate “Lawyer of the Year” in 2023, 2021, 2018 and 2015. He has also been consistently included in Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers and New Orleans Magazine Top Lawyers.

Chuck has a reputation for coming up with practical solutions that accomplish what his client is trying to accomplish without spending money unnecessarily. As he says, “I am highly aware of my client’s needs and interests. I also learned a long time ago that litigation is a means to an end. So, from the beginning I am looking for ways to resolve the dispute on terms that make sense for my client.”

He has tried numerous cases to conclusion successfully in federal, state, and bankruptcy court. As appellate counsel, he has argued before the United States Supreme Court, as well as the U. S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and several Louisiana state appellate courts. His appearance before the Supreme Court was part of the successful defense of a large mixed-use development in New Orleans against a $5 million mortgage claim.

Education
Yale Law School
J.D. (1978)
Yale Law School Logo
Harvard University
B.A. (1975)
Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Harvard University Logo
Awards
“Lawyer of the Year”- New Orleans Litigation – Real Estate, New Orleans
Best Lawyers
New Orleans Litigation – Real Estate “Lawyer of the Year”
Best Lawyers
New Orleans Litigation – Real Estate “Lawyer of the Year”
Best Lawyers
New Orleans Litigation – Real Estate “Lawyer of the Year”
Best Lawyers
Commercial Litigation; Litigation – Real Estate; Litigation – Bankruptcy; Bet-the-Company Litigation
The Best Lawyers in America
2012-2024
Business Litigation
Super Lawyers
2007-2023
AV Preeminent
Martindale-Hubbell
Leadership in Law
New Orleans CityBusiness
2011, 2020
Top Lawyers in Litigation
New Orleans Magazine
Professional Associations
Louisiana State Bar
Member
Current
Placeholder image for professional associations.
American Bar, Federal Bar and Fifth Federal Circuit Bar Associations
Member
Current
Placeholder image for professional associations.
ABA Section of Antitrust, Litigation, and Torts and Insurance Practice Sections
Member
Current
Placeholder image for professional associations.
ABA Section of Torts and Insurance Practice, Title Insurance Litigation Committee
Member
Current
Placeholder image for professional associations.
Turnaround Management Association, Louisiana Chapter
Member
Current
Placeholder image for professional associations.
New Orleans Pro Bono Project (assist its clients in real estate related disputes)
Current
Placeholder image for professional associations.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Louisiana
Placeholder image for jurisdictions.
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Placeholder image for jurisdictions.
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
Placeholder image for jurisdictions.
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana
Placeholder image for jurisdictions.
U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana
Placeholder image for jurisdictions.
U.S. Supreme Court
Placeholder image for jurisdictions.
U.S. Tax Court
Placeholder image for jurisdictions.
Practice Areas
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate
Bankruptcy
Additional Practice Areas
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Banking litigation
  • Construction litigation
  • Title and title insurance litigation
  • Landlord/tenant litigation
Social Media
Websites & Blogs
Website
Contact & Map
201 St Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70130
Telephone: (504) 582-1199
Fax: (504) 582-1240