What Real Estate and Business Counsel Does Robert A. Kutcher Offer?

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Robert A. Kutcher, APLC provides real estate and business counsel to businesses and individuals in Louisiana, alongside a commercial litigation practice. The practice describes its non-litigation work as counseling clients through commercial real estate transactions, business formation, and the decisions that shape an enterprise. If you need a Louisiana attorney for a commercial real estate deal, entity formation, or ongoing business guidance — and you also want someone who can handle a dispute if one arises — this practice is structured for that combination.

Real Estate & Business Counsel

The site groups this work under "Real Estate & Business Counsel." Based on the practice description, it covers:

  • Commercial real estate transactions — counseling clients through deals involving commercial property.
  • Business formation — advising on entity choice and the structure of a new enterprise.
  • Ongoing business counseling — guidance on transactions and the decisions that shape how a company operates.

The practice serves both businesses and individuals, and its client base extends throughout Louisiana and, per the site, across the country.

Why the Litigation Side Matters for These Matters

The same attorney handles commercial litigation in Louisiana state and federal courts, including contract disputes, shareholder and ownership conflicts, business torts, and construction matters. For transactional and counseling clients, that matters in two practical ways:

  1. Deal documents are drafted with disputes in mind. An attorney who litigates contract and ownership conflicts knows where ambiguity and enforcement problems surface later.
  2. Continuity if a deal goes wrong. If a transaction or partnership breaks down, the same practice can act as first chair or local counsel rather than handing you off.

Experience and Credentials

Item Detail
Experience Over five decades in commercial litigation and real estate/business matters
Bar admissions Louisiana (1976), New York (1976)
Education Loyola University School of Law, J.D., cum laude (1975); Cornell University, B.S. (1972)
Recognition Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent; The Best Lawyers in America, including "Lawyer of the Year" in multiple categories since 2012; Louisiana Super Lawyers, Business Litigation, since 2008
Leadership Past President, Louisiana State Bar Association (2019–2020); past President, Federal Bar Association, New Orleans Chapter; Chairman, Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (1999)

When to Contact This Practice

Consider it if you are:

  • A business or individual entering a commercial real estate transaction in Louisiana.
  • Forming a business and need guidance on entity structure and formation decisions.
  • Seeking ongoing counsel on transactions and enterprise-level decisions.
  • Facing a business dispute in Louisiana state or federal court, or needing local counsel in complex litigation.

The practice is based in the New Orleans area and serves clients throughout Louisiana and across the country. For specifics on fees, engagement terms, or whether your particular matter fits the practice, contact the office directly — the site does not publish pricing or engagement details.