Charles Stern Jr

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.

• Commercial Litigation
• Banking litigation
• Construction litigation
• Title and title insurance litigation
• Landlord/tenant litigation

Louisiana

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Since 1980

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana

Since 1978

U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana

Since 1981

U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana

Since 1981

U.S. Supreme Court

Since 1985

U.S. Tax Court

Since 1984

Yale Law School

J.D. (1978)

Harvard University

B.A. (1975)

Honors: Magna Cum Laude

“Lawyer of the Year”- New Orleans Litigation – Real Estate, New Orleans

Best Lawyers

2023

New Orleans Litigation – Real Estate “Lawyer of the Year”

Best Lawyers

2021

New Orleans Litigation – Real Estate “Lawyer of the Year”

Best Lawyers

2018

New Orleans Litigation – Real Estate “Lawyer of the Year”

Best Lawyers

2015

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

Louisiana State Bar

Member

Current

American Bar, Federal Bar and Fifth Federal Circuit Bar Associations

Member

Current

ABA Section of Antitrust, Litigation, and Torts and Insurance Practice Sections

Member

Current

ABA Section of Torts and Insurance Practice, Title Insurance Litigation Committee

Member

Current

Turnaround Management Association, Louisiana Chapter

Member

Current

New Orleans Pro Bono Project (assist its clients in real estate related disputes)

Current