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Overview

Stephen (Steve) Schott’s practice is concentrated in the areas of commercial real estate transactions and litigation, business transactions and litigation, and environmental law.

Steve has been recognized for his work in real estate and environmental law by Louisiana Super Lawyers and New Orleans Magazine as a “Top Lawyer of New Orleans” for many years. He is the author of an environmental law handbook entitled “Louisiana Environmental Law,” as well as an article published in the U.C.L.A. Journal of Environmental Law and Policy. He is a certified mediator by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and has served for many years as an advisor on the Tulane Environmental Law Journal Advisory Board.

Steve is a native New Orleanian who received a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting, magna cum laude, from Southeastern Louisiana University, a Juris Doctor degree from Loyola University School of Law, and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Energy and Environment, with distinction, from Tulane University School of Law.

Prior to joining Liskow, Steve was a partner at Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer. 

Involvement

Professional

  • Certified Mediator, American Arbitration Association (AAA)
  • American Bar Association
  • Louisiana State Bar Association
  • New Orleans Bar Association
  • Environmental Law Institute
  • Tulane Environmental Law Journal Advisory Board

Community

  • Steve is active in his neighborhood and has been a longtime member of the Board of Directors, as well as the Treasurer, of the Cottam Park Civic Association in Old Metairie.

Recognition

  • The Best Lawyers in America®, Litigation - Real Estate, and Real Estate Law, 2024-2026
  • Louisiana Super Lawyers, Real Estate, 2012, 2014-2023
  • New Orleans Magazine's List of "Top Lawyers," 2016-Present

 

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Credentials

Education

  • Tulane University Law School (LL.M., Energy and Environmental Law, 1993)
  • Loyola University School of Law (J.D., 1983)
  • Southeastern Louisiana University (B.S., in Accounting, magna cum laude, 1979)

Bar Admissions

  • Louisiana

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District, Louisiana
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District, Louisiana
  • U.S. District Court, Western District, Louisiana
  • U.S. District Court, Fifth Circuit

Presentations

  • "Case Study and Panel Discussion," BHBM 30th Annual CPA Seminar – New Orleans, November 6, 2013
  • "Case Study and Panel Discussion," BHBM 30th Annual CPA Seminar – Covington, October 23, 2013
  • Mergers & Acquisitions Panel Discussion, BHBM 29th Annual CPA Seminar – New Orleans, November 7, 2012
  • Mergers & Acquisitions Panel Discussion, BHBM 29th Annual CPA Seminar – Covington, October 17, 2012

Publications

  • "Louisiana Environmental Law Handbook," published by Government Institutes Inc., 1993
  • "Lender Liability Under CERCLA: Past, Present and Future," published in UCLA Journal of Environmental Law and Policy, (11)1

After Hours

Steve is an avid runner who runs 50 to 60 miles per week. He competes regularly in races of various distances, including marathons, half marathons, and the Marine Corps Ultra Marathon. In addition to running, he enjoys traveling and spending time with his family.

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