Andy St. Romain, Real Estate Attorney in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA
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Andy St. Romain is an attorney based in Baton Rouge, LOUISIANA. The practice focuses on Real Estate.
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- Handles Real Estate matters from Baton Rouge, LOUISIANA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026).
About Andy St. Romain: Andy St. Romain is an attorney based in Baton Rouge, LOUISIANA. The practice focuses on Real Estate.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Andy takes on
Andy concentrates on real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Andy handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Real Estate cases in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Andy takes real estate matters in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Andy agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Andy St. Romain — real estate lawyer in Baton Rouge
Andy St. Romain is an attorney based in Baton Rouge, LOUISIANA. The practice focuses on Real Estate.
Andy St. Romain is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group and maintains an active practice advising clients on a variety of residential, commercial, and industrial real estate matters. Andy handles matters related to oil and gas leasing and infrastructure, mixed-use, and other retail development. He regularly drafts and negotiates purchase, lease, development, and financing agreements, conducts title examinations for issuance of owner and loan title insurance policies, and has been involved in the preparation of oil and gas title opinions, as well as due diligence aspects of producing property acquisitions. He also counsels clients on business structure and formations, including corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and other entities. He regularly serves as local counsel for out-of-state developers that acquire and develop commercial and industrial sites in Louisiana. Andy advises clients on the full range of residential, commercial, and industrial real estate issues, including in connection with acquisitions, development, planning, management, and dispositions, and conducts and oversees due diligence for property and asset acquisitions. He has extensive experience negotiating purchase, lease, and development agreements, and advising on commercial developments for national retailers and local developers. He also handles land use and zoning matters for commercial and industrial sites, as well as traditional neighborhood developments. In the financing arena, Andy represents developers and lenders in commercial real estate investments, financings, refinancings, and preparation of private-party loan documents. He also has experience representing clients before planning commissions and city councils. In addition, he has served as borrower's counsel for HUD-financed transactions and as local counsel for national title insurance companies. Andy is a licensed CPA with prior tax and governmental audit experience. He serves as an adjunct professor at the Southern University Law Center, where he teaches classes ranging from sales and leases to special problems in real estate transactions. Andy volunteers his time in the form of pro bono work and through service on the board of directors for a local nonprofit organization.
Working with Andy on a real estate matter
Andy St. Romain is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group and maintains an active practice advising clients on a variety of residential, commercial, and industrial real estate matters. Andy handles matters related to oil and gas leasing and infrastructure, mixed-use, and other retail development. He regularly drafts and negotiates purchase, lease, development, and financing agreements,…
Clients Andy works with
Andy reviews new inquiries case-by-case for real estate matters in Baton Rouge and the surrounding Louisiana area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Southern University
JD · 2004
Louisiana State University
BS · 1994
Jurisdictions
Andy's state bar admissions
Louisiana, LA
ACTIVE
Andy studied at JD in Southern University and BS in Louisiana State University.
Law school and academic background
Andy completed JD in Southern University and BS in Louisiana State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Andy runs in Louisiana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Andy has received 4 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Louisiana Leadership, 2015
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Baton Rouge Area Chamber Leadership Class of 2010
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Louisiana Leadership, 2015 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Baton Rouge Area Chamber Leadership Class of 2010 (2026).
Locations
Andy St. Romain's office in Baton Rouge
Andy's primary office is at 445 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Andy St. Romain — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new real estate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Andy usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Andy charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Andy's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Andy will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a real estate attorney in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
A short list to run through before you commit: How many real estate matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Andy
Andy discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in real estate practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every real estate matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Andy confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Andy's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many real estate practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Andy St. Romain
How much does it cost to hire Andy for a real estate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Andy walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Andy offer a free consultation?
Andy charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Andy's office. Some real estate attorneys offer free consults — check Andy's current terms during booking.
How long do real estate cases in Louisiana typically take?
Simple real estate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Andy gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Andy take my case if I'm outside Baton Rouge?
Andy is licensed in Louisiana. Matters governed by Louisiana law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Andy will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Andy?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Andy will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Andy accepting new real estate clients right now?
Andy's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Real Estate attorneys serving Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Metairie in Louisiana
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