Lesli S. Bolner enters her third decade of practice having counseled her clients’ real estate, business, and personal concerns during the ever evolving financial cycle – from the prosperous times of land development, financing expansion, and construction boom, through economic contractions resulting in business reorganization and foreclosures.
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About Lesli S. Bolner
Experienced Louisiana Real Estate & Business Attorney | Lesli Bolner at Seale & Ross
With over 30 years of legal experience, Lesli has built a reputation for guiding individuals and businesses through the dynamic financial landscape. Her practice spans economic booms—land development, construction, and business expansion—as well as market downturns resulting in financial restructuring, foreclosures, and strategic planning.
Comprehensive Real Estate & Business Law Expertise
Lesli’s transactional law practice encompasses all facets of real estate and lending law, including:
- Property sales and leasing
- Title curative work and opinions
- Land development and management
- Homeowners and condominium associations
- Boundary disputes
- Development financing
- Sales, Donations, Quitclaims
- UCC Financing
- Family estate planning
She also specializes in forming and restructuring business entities such as corporations and LLCs to align with her clients’ strategic goals.
Strategic Legal Problem-Solving
Known for her pragmatic approach, Lesli is frequently retained by banks, contractors, companies, and families to resolve complex legal issues. Her counsel includes:
- Family Real Estate companies
- Business reorganizations and “company divorces”
- Foreclosure defense and workouts
- Title disputes and resolution
- Litigation in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts
Her deep understanding of real estate law allows her to anticipate and prevent conflicts before they arise.
Title Examination & Risk Management
Lesli describes her title examination work as “solving a puzzle.” When uncovering title or collateral security issues, she collaborates with First American Title Insurance Company and Fidelity National Title Insurance to underwrite risks and expedite closings.
Deep Louisiana Roots & Legal Leadership
A native of Baton Rouge, Lesli graduated from Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1985), Louisiana State University (1989), and Loyola Law School in New Orleans (1992). She began her legal career in the New Orleans area at Berke & Bolner, PLC, gaining valuable experience in river parishes before joining Seale & Ross in 2003. As a partner and business manager, she brings a business-savvy perspective to her North Shore clients.
Industry Recognition & Civic Engagement
Lesli’s leadership includes serving as President of the Louisiana Land Title Association (LLTA) in 2020–2021 and co-chairing its Legislative Committee for many years. She was honored as LLTA’s 2015 Title Person of the Year for her work in drafting legislation that protects landowner rights and promotes property sales. She regularly testifies before legislative committees advocating for proposed bills.
Her civic contributions include:
- Advising on federal judicial appointments at the request of Senator Bill Cassidy
- Serving on the Hammond Charter Review Committee
- Consulting for the Tangipahoa Land Use Planning Committee
- Directing city planning initiatives as a member of the Hammond Downtown Development District
- Member of Louisiana Bankers Association and Daughters of the American Revolution.
Personal Life & Community Involvement
Lesli resides in Hammond, Louisiana, with her husband. She actively volunteers at Holy Ghost Catholic Church as a member of the Finance Council and as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion and enjoys fishing in Delacroix on weekends. She also cherishes visits with her grown children in Tokyo and Florida.
