Sean M. Phelan
About Sean M. Phelan
Sean M. Phelan is a lawyer based in Charlotte, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2025. Sean M. Phelan is recognized in the following practice area:
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Maynard Nexsen PC
Education: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 1992
Location: Charlotte, NC
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