Sean McGowan

Sean McGowan

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2026
Awarded Practice Areas
Real Estate Law
Works at
Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP

49 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Sean focuses his practice on assisting commercial property owners in reaching their business goals by providing the legal support required for success. His work encompasses the purchase, sale and leasing of commercial properties and providing guidance on land use matters, with a particular emphasis on obtaining approvals for multifamily apartment buildings and industrial facilities.

Sean has experience in all aspects of development, redevelopment, real property transactions, land use approvals and permitting, zoning issues, commercial project financing and incentives, and the representation of clients on issues related to property management, landlord-tenant matters, and day-to-day business counseling. He represents clients in the drafting and negotiation of redevelopment, financial (PILOT) and construction agreements, in real estate-related joint ventures, and in disputes and litigation involving real estate holdings. He also serves as counsel to one of the major sewerage authorities in the state and has previously served as counsel to other public entities.

Sean’s clients include real estate investors, developers, commercial landlords and tenants, the owners of retail properties, and small businesses and corporate property owners. In addition to his experience as an attorney in private practice, Sean previously served in an in-house legal capacity for a leading New Jersey based commercial developer, assisting in the development of numerous multi-family residential, retail and warehouse projects. Through this experience, he has acquired a unique perspective and deep understanding of the issues faced by commercial real estate developers and redevelopers, enabling him to take a business-oriented approach to his work on behalf of clients.

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Works at
Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP

49 Best Lawyers awards

Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • Seton Hall University, J.D., graduated 2005

Bar Admissions

  • New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association, 2005

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, 2005

Affiliations

  • Graduate Certificate in Construction Management from NJIT - Member
  • New Jersey Builders Association - Member
  • Commercial Real Estate Development Association, New Jersey (CREDA NJ) - Member
  • New Jersey State Bar Association - Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section, Board of Consultors

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for work in:
  • Real Estate Law
Awards:
  • Selected for inclusion in 2024 by NJBIZ on a list called “Leaders in Law”

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