Peter S. Title
Louisiana
Sessions, Fishman & Nathan, L.L.C.
400 Poydras Street
Suite 2550
New Orleans, LA 70130
Tel: 504-582-1542
Email:
ptitle@sessions-law.com
Web:
www.sessionsfishman.com
Peter Title is a Partner with the leading Louisiana law firm Sessions, Fishman & Nathan, where he maintains an active practice in real estate, and commercial transactions.
He has served as chairman of Trusts, Estates, Probate and Immovable Property Law Section for the Louisiana State Bar Association, as chair of the New Orleans Bar Association Real Property Committee and is a Fellow of the American College of Mortgage Attorneys. Mr. Title has also served as a member of the Committee on Bar Admissions of the Louisiana State Bar Association.
On December 2, 2021, Peter Title was inducted as President of the Louisiana Land Title Association, a statewide association whose purpose is to protect the land title industry in Louisiana and he served in that position until December, 2023. He is also a licensed title insurance agent.
He is listed in 2025-26 and in the last twenty-five prior editions of The Best Lawyers in America, recognized for expertise in real estate law. By vote of his peers, he is also recognized as a one of the “Top Lawyers” for real estate in the New Orleans Metropolitan area published by New Orleans Magazine. He has lectured on real estate and bankruptcy law to many professional groups. He has also authored a two-volume treatise on Louisiana real estate law entitled Louisiana Real Estate Transactions, published in 1991 by Lawyer’s Co-Operative Publishing Company, with a second edition published in 2000 by West Publishing Company and updated annually.
Mr. Title is a member of the Council of the Louisiana State Law Institute. He served on the Law Institute’s Committee for the Revision of the Louisiana law on Leases and currently serves as a member of its Committee on Common Ownership Regimes (Planned Communities and Condominium Regimes).
New Orleans City Business chose Mr. Title as an honoree in its 2022 Leadership in Law Class, recognizing area professionals in the field of law for their career and community accomplishments.
The real estate practice at Sessions, Fishman & Nathan, L.L.C. covers a broad range of transactions, from large commercial developments and investment properties to smaller business and residential matters. The group is led by Peter S. Title, a frequent lecturer and the author of Louisiana Real Estate Transactions, the leading multi-volume treatise on Louisiana real estate law. The team represents financial institutions, developers, landowners, universities, insurance companies, corporations, and title insurance companies in commercial and residential real estate matters throughout Louisiana.
The firm assists clients with the purchase, sale, leasing, and financing of real estate; the development of commercial and residential projects; the preparation of mortgage and loan documentation; and the negotiation of interim and permanent financing. The attorneys also perform title examinations, issue title opinions, provide title insurance, advise on zoning, land use, construction, and environmental concerns, and handle loan closings. Their work often involves structuring transactions and documenting the legal framework required to move a project efficiently from planning through completion.
Over the years, the firm has helped clients develop major residential subdivisions, form condominium and luxury apartment projects, transfer land for national environmental conservation efforts, and acquire, sell, and lease office buildings, shopping centers, hotels, and mixed-use developments. They have experience negotiating commercial leases for retail centers and office properties, handling large-scale property transfers, and obtaining zoning and land-use approvals needed to advance development projects. The firm offers comprehensive support for real estate transactions of all types and sizes, providing practical, informed advice grounded in substantial experience with Louisiana property law.
Sessions, Fishman & Nathan, L.L.C. is a New Orleans–based law firm known for its longstanding service to individuals, families, closely held businesses, and financial institutions throughout Louisiana and the Gulf South. With deep roots in the region, the firm has built its reputation on a combination of technical legal skill, practical problem-solving, and personal attention to client needs. For more than six decades, clients have turned to the firm for guidance on matters involving estate planning, real estate, business transactions, bankruptcy, elder law, and trust and estate administration.
The firm’s lawyers include recognized leaders in Louisiana’s legal community, including authors of leading treatises on estate planning and real estate law, former chairs of state and local bar committees, and fellows of national professional organizations. Their experience is strengthened by an understanding of Louisiana’s unique civil-law system, particularly in the areas of immovable property, succession, and trust law. This depth allows the firm to advise on both day-to-day legal needs and sophisticated planning, transactional, or litigation matters where precision and strategic foresight are essential.
Sessions, Fishman & Nathan is widely regarded for its client-focused approach. The firm places emphasis on communication, accessibility, and tailored solutions that reflect each client’s goals and priorities. Whether guiding a family through legacy planning, advising a business on growth and governance, or resolving a complex legal dispute, the firm’s attorneys are committed to providing practical, informed counsel with the highest level of professionalism and care.
“Peter is valued for his steady judgment and thorough understanding of Louisiana real estate law. He is someone clients turn to when transactions or title matters become particularly complex. With his long history of involvement in Louisiana real estate practice and professional organizations, Peter is regarded as a steady and reliable resource in the field.”