Atty. James A. "Jim" Stuckey
Jim Stuckey practices in the areas of commercial finance, real estate, business, project financing, and leasing. His commercial experience includes complex loan transactions in real estate, construction, project finance, oil and gas, line of credit and asset based loans, as well as leveraged lease and utility securitization financings, and real estate and commercial transactions.
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James A. "Jim" Stuckey is a business and real estate attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Phelps Dunbar LLP. Admitted to practice in Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association and Texas, State Bar of Texas. Educated at Tulane University (J.D., 1983) and Davidson College (BA, 1980). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Equipment Finance Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jim Stuckey practices in the areas of commercial finance, real estate, business, project financing, and leasing
- His commercial experience includes complex loan transactions in real estate, construction, project finance, oil and gas, line of credit and asset based loans, as well as leveraged lease and utility securitization financings, and real estate and commercial transactions
- His lending practice includes representing lenders and borrowers in oil and gas loans, real estate and construction financings, leveraged leases, and secured working capital loans
- He advises clients in negotiations of a wide variety of contracts, including major purchase, lease, and project development and financing agreements
- He has represented clients from many industries, including banks and other financial institutions, public utilities, oil companies, chemical and product manufacturers, governmental entities, and universities
- He serves as the practice coordinator of the business group in New Orleans
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James A. "Jim" Stuckey is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Louisiana →
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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 New Orleans 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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