Atty. Lee R. Adler
Lee Adler practices primarily in the areas of general business relationships and finance. He has an extensive transactional-based practice representing clients in a wide variety of fields.
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Lee R. Adler 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. Educated at Tulane University (J.D., 1988) and Vanderbilt University (BA, 1985). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Securitization and Structured Finance Law (2026). Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Lee Adler practices primarily in the areas of general business relationships and finance
- He has an extensive transactional-based practice representing clients in a wide variety of fields
- Finance transactions include real estate finance, vessel finance, accounts receivable-based finance and equipment and inventory finance, representing both borrowers and lenders
- Prior to joining Phelps in 1992, Mr. Adler was an attorney at a large multi-practice firm in New York
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Lee R. Adler's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lee R. Adler handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Lee R. Adler 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.
Lee R. Adler is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Louisiana →
Jurisdictional Context
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 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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