The firm of Sternberg, Naccari & White, LLC works with a variety of clients who own or invest in land as a real estate asset. The Firm is always looking for ways to ease our clients' tax burdens. For landowners, family offices, and real estate investors, a conservation easement can create current liquidity in highly […]
Our firm’s title attorney, Joseph Marriott, is often asked how a seller can finance the sale of their home or other immovable property to a proposed buyer. In Louisiana, there are two available options, the Credit Sale and the Bond for Deed, and it is important to know which one is best for your particular […]
SNW Lawyers are already making waves in 2019! Check out Biz New Orleans' January 2019 issue, which features firm attorney Mervatt Eljaouhari. Merv's practice focuses estates, trusts, and other vehicles for helping families and businesses protect their assets and plan for the future. From the article: [Mervatt] has practiced extensively in the area of estate […]
An impressive group of media and open government entities from Louisiana and around the world, led by the Reporters Committee for the Freedom of the Press, have moved to file a brief amici curae in support of an appeal the firm is prosecuting on behalf of The Advocate. Read the amici brief here. The case […]
After a long debate today, the New Orleans City Council set in motion a process that will dramatically change the City of New Orleans' short-term rentals laws. By a unanimous 7-0 vote, the Council passed a motion to establish the following changes: Homestead Exemption Requirement: In residential areas, STRs will only be allowed on properties […]
SNW Partner Keith Naccari's article, "Attorney 2.0: 5 tips to help you move from being “just another attorney” to a truly invaluable resource." is featured in this month's BizNewOrleans Magazine. In the article, Keith details how he uses his practice to integrate with Clients to ensure that the attorney is a "counselor" and not just a […]
Two years ago, Scott Sternberg, Keith Naccari and Clayton White formed a different kind of law firm. The three knew that the practice of law could be fulfilling and fun. Instead of the overhead or the grind of a traditional law firm, they built a practice model that emphasized results -- not the billable hour. […]
New Orleans Magazine's 2018 Top Lawyers list is now online, and SNW Partner Scott Sternberg is listed as the sole "Top Lawyer" for First Amendment law in New Orleans. Read more about Scott Sternberg's practice here. Scott has previously been honored by New Orleans Magazine as a "Top Lawyer" in the areas of Communications […]
Know Your Rights Our firm is experienced in bringing claims and advising businesses on their rights and responsibilities with respect to sexual harassment and other workplace issues. The Courts, the state and the federal government have all recognized that every individual should work in a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. In Louisiana, employers are […]
Exchanging goods or services for currency is the fundamental equation for business. But what happens when someone fails to pay what they owe? How do businesses collect on an outstanding balance from a customer or client? Recovering on an amount owned, or an “open account,” can often be accomplished with a well drafted and effective […]