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Sean M. Ellis

Shareholder, Shareholder-in-Charge of Fort Myers Office

Fort Myers
1617 Hendry Street
Suite 400
Fort Myers, FL 33901
P: 239.338.4245 239.338.4245
F: 239.337.0970
E: [email protected] | vCard

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Sean brings over 20 years of experience in real estate law, with particular emphasis on land banking, real estate finance, and community association law. He regularly advises real estate developers, homebuilders, individuals, and financial institutions on a wide range of real estate matters, including structuring and negotiating land banking transactions for national and regional homebuilders across the United States. Sean’s expertise extends to all phases of commercial, residential, and mixed-use development, from land acquisition and financing to project completion.

In the realm of real estate finance, Sean handles both commercial and residential closings, including title insurance matters. He has extensive experience guiding developers through the creation, development, and financing of condominium projects, ranging from residential and commercial buildings to complex mixed-use and hotel condominiums.

Experience
  • Represents clients in all phases of development for commercial, residential and mixed-use projects including land acquisition and development
  • Represents national and regional homebuilders on land banking transactions for communities throughout the United States 
  • Handles Commercial and Residential Closings and Title Insurance
  • Represents financial institutions and bulk purchasers of distressed condominiums and communities 
  • Handles condominium terminations 
  • Counseled developers of marinas, yacht clubs and marina/condominium projects
  • Represents community and condominium associations in all facets of their operations and compliance with Florida law. 
  • Represents landlords and tenants in the negotiation and drafting of commercial and retail leases