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Intro. Jules-André DuVernay is one of the Crescent City's most venerable—and at times, controversial—real estate brokers. Born in the Faubourg Marigny in 1805, he embodies the dynamic spirit of a New Orleans forever caught between its Creole past and its American future. DuVernay's career began in the chaotic yet lucrative aftermath of the Louisiana Purchase. Starting as a junior clerk for an American factor, he quickly mastered the complexities of both the French civil law system (used in the Vieux Carré) and American common law, enabling him to navigate the city's distinct cultural and legal divides with ease. By 1832, he had established his own exchange, strategically positioned to serve both Creole and American developers.

⚜️ Jules-André "The Corner Man" DuVernay

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