Atty. Charles A. Landry
Charles Landry is a partner and member of Fishman Haygood’s Business Section. Charles concentrates his practice in the areas of real estate development, real estate finance, land use and zoning.
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Charles A. Landry is a business, real estate, and zoning attorney based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, practicing at Fishman Haygood LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1977). Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1977). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning (2026). Serands clients in Baton Rouge, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Charles Landry is a partner and member of Fishman Haygood’s Business Section
- Charles concentrates his practice in the areas of real estate development, real estate finance, land use and zoning
- He has represented numerous parties in a wide range of real estate transactions, which include residential developments (including Traditional Neighborhood Developments), office buildings, shopping malls and centers, hotels and medical facilities, golf course communities, and industrial developments
- Charles is also a leader in public-private partnerships in Louisiana, having represented parties in numerous complex projects
- Charles is widely recognized as one of the leading land use attorneys in Louisiana
- He was a founding member and has served as the Chairperson of the East Baton Rouge Zoning Advisory Committee from its formation in 2003 to 2017
- He has also represented governmental entities in the drafting of zoning legislation
- Charles represented the City of Lafayette to draft its traditional neighborhood development ordinance
- He also represented the Parish of Ascension to draft its planned unit development ordinance
- Charles has been very involved in advancing Greater Baton Rouge’s high-tech, information, and entrepreneurial economic sector
- He was instrumental in the formation of the Louisiana Technology Park, and serves as General Counsel to the Research Park Corporation
- Additionally, Charles has significant experience representing non-profit entities on issues related to mission, structure, and governance
- Charles is the co-Editor of The Foreign Investor’s Guide to the Legal Aspects of Doing Business in Louisiana, an extensive analysis of the laws of the United States and the State of Louisiana as those laws may impact a party wishing to invest in Louisiana
- He also serves on the Baton Rouge Area Foundation’s Governance Committee
- Charles is the past Vice Chairperson of the Louisiana State University (LSU) University Lakes Renovation Committee
- He has been a frequent lecturer at LSU’s Paul M. Hebert Law Center and has led numerous continuing education seminars on the subjects of complex real estate transactions, title examination, land use planning, secured transactions, and real estate workouts
- Charles is ranked Band 1 by Chambers and Partners in Real Estate and Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
- He was also recently named to Baton Rouge Business Report’s 2025 Capital Region 500, a list of 500 powerful and influential business and community leaders in Baton Rouge
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Charles A. Landry is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Charles A. Landry is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Louisiana →
Charles A. Landry is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Louisiana →
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Why local counsel matters in Louisiana
Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Baton Rouge are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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