Simplifying Commercial Real Estate Since 1989.
Founded in 1989 by Lawrence Maestri and George Murrell, Maestri-Murrell has grown from a single-employee operation into a leading commercial real estate firm with a team of more than 95 professionals.
A Legacy of Growth. A Future of Opportunity.
Maestri-Murrell has grown from managing multi-family properties for the Resolution Trust Corporation into a full-service commercial real estate firm trusted across Louisiana and the Gulf South. With more than three decades of experience, the company now manages over 3 million square feet of commercial property and has successfully brokered hundreds of transactions across retail, office, industrial, and specialty sectors.
Today, Maestri-Murrell delivers expertise in development, brokerage, leasing, and property management—serving owners, investors, and tenants with the same commitment to integrity, partnership, and results that has defined the firm from the very beginning.
A Timeline of Growth, Trust, and Results
Our Leadership
Lawrence Maestri
Principal Founder
Commercial Real Estate Development
George Murrell
Principle Founder
Commercial Real Estate Development
Benjamin Stalter, CCIM
Vice President & Partner
Commercial Real Estate Brokerage
Denis Murrell
Director of Operations
Commercial Property Management
Core Values
Our values are what shapes and influences every partnership.
For more than three decades, Maestri-Murrell has built its reputation not only on results, but on the principles that shape how we work. These values are the foundation of every client relationship, every transaction, and every community we serve.
Relationships Over Transactions
We put people first, prioritizing long-term partnerships built on trust, consistency, and shared success.
Personal Attention
Every client matters. We stay accessible, responsive, and hands-on—treating each project like it’s our only one.
Simplicity Through Service
Real estate can be complex—we make it simple by anticipating needs, solving problems early, and managing the details.
Expertise with Integrity
Decades of market knowledge delivered with honesty and transparency—because clients deserve straightforward guidance.
Focused Execution
We handle the moving parts with diligence and precision, so you can stay focused on the big picture.
Community Commitment
Rooted in Louisiana and Mississippi, we care deeply about the people, places, and communities we serve.
Recommended by Industry Leaders
"We work with the Maestri‑Murrell team on site selections, site development, lease up and dispositions. They have and continue to do an exceptional job on all aspects. Their attention to detail, market knowledge, and follow through are unsurpassed."
Clark Heebe
Managing Member, Shoe Creek Retail
"Our experience with Maestri-Murrell exceeded our expectations from the outset. While growing our company over the years we worked with many real estate brokers in multiple states, the team at Maestri-Murrell were by far the most present and connected brokers we experienced. They secured us over a dozen sites along the Gulf Coast in a very short time frame and were critical in the growth and success we experienced in that region."
Dan Cooke/Tom Krings
Franchsisee, Panera Bread
"The team at Maestri-Murrell was truly professional to work with. They know all the markets well, set reasonable expectations, and delivered on promises. They were honest and direct during all communication, and all our deals ended up as we projected. I would highly recommend working with Maestri-Murrell."
Sully Barwin
Franchisee, Planet Fitness
