Overview
Eminent Domain
Sean represents both landowners and condemning entities in eminent domain proceedings. While he primarily represents private and institutional landowners facing condemnation, Sean also represents energy companies in corridor acquisition projects. Sean has experience as both a lead attorney and as a second chair attorney in eminent domain valuation trials in Colorado and Minnesota state courts. As part of his eminent domain practice, Sean also works with a number of experts, including appraisers, land planners and engineers.
Real Estate Litigation
Sean represents institutional clients in other disputes involving real property interests. He has represented clients in quiet title actions and mechanic’s lien disputes, and he has successfully resolved a number of cases through negotiated settlement.
Personal Interests
Outside of his legal practice, Sean enjoys road cycling, hiking and camping with his wife and daughter. He is also an avid supporter of Denver professional sports teams and a fan of professional tennis.
Services & Industries
Credentials
Bar Admissions
Colorado
Minnesota
Education
University of Pennsylvania Law School
J.D. Journal of Business Law (executive editor) (2014)
University of Pennsylvania
M.B.E. in Bioethics (2014)
Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
Wharton Certificate in Management (2014)
Pacific Union College
B.S. in Business Administration, magna cum laude (2005)
Experience
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June 2018 1 min readProperty Owner Awarded More Than $28.5M in Just Compensation in City Condemnation ActionReal Estate & Construction Eminent Domain
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December 2017 1 min readMinnesota Landowners Quadruple Just Compensation in Eminent Domain ChallengeReal Estate & Construction Eminent Domain
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October 2017 1 min readReal Estate Developer Awarded $4.1M in City Condemnation ActionEminent Domain Development & Redevelopment Real Estate & Construction Disputes
Insights & Events
Latest
Insights
Other Perspectives
- Valuing Property During the Entitlement Process
CLE International, Denver, Colorado 2017
Leadership & Community
Pro Bono
- National Veterans Legal Services Program
- Children’s Hospital of Colorado Medical-Legal Partnership
Professional Associations
- Colorado Bar Association
- Denver Bar Association
Civic Activities
- Littleton Hospital Foundation — Board Member
- Legal Aid Foundation of Colorado — Associates Campaign Firm Representative
Honors
- Faegre Baker Daniels — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2015, 2017-18