Peter S. Title

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.