Practice Overview

Sean Cottle specializes in real estate transactions and land use law.  For the past 16 years he has advised and represented landowners, developers, builders, subcontractors and homeowners in all phases of real estate, from acquisition and entitlement to post-sale issues.
Mr. Cottle developed an outstanding reputation throughout Contra Costa County and the Tri-Valley before joining the firm in September 2004 and now enjoys the same reputation throughout the Peninsula and South Bay.  He has provided invaluable advice and counsel to many clients in evaluating commercial and residential land acquisition and development opportunities.  Mr. Cottle’s real estate practice also has included the representation of both landlords and tenants in reviewing, negotiating and drafting commercial, office, retail and ground leasing transactions. He has advocated for individual property owners in numerous land use and real estate disputes. Mr. Cottle also has served as outside general counsel to several commercial and industrial contractors and suppliers.  Since joining the firm Mr. Cottle has negotiated numerous complex real estate transactions in California and across the United States.

Professional Activities

Mr. Cottle is an active member of the Home Builders Association of Northern California (Life Spike Member), the California Building Industry Association, BOMA and the National Association of Home Builders (Life Spike Member).

Admissions

Mr. Cottle is licensed to practice in all courts of the State of California, all Districts of the United States District Court in California, and in the United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit.  He is a member of the California State Bar Association, and a member of the Real Property Law Section of the Association.

Community Activities

Mr. Cottle serves on the Board of Directors of the San Jose Downtown Association and is a member of its Executive and Finance Committees.