Shawn August Elpel

Shawn represents public and private sector clients in all aspects of the construction process. He has extensive experience ranging from drafting construction agreements and contracts to analyzing risks of construction lien rights and securing appropriate indemnities, lien releases and subordination agreements from developers and contractors.

Shawn advises buyers, sellers and lenders in policy coverage issues relating to the disposition, acquisition and financing of real estate transactions. His practice involves the negotiation of title policy coverages and endorsements for buyers, sellers and lenders, as well as issues associated with construction and the issuance of title insurance policies.

Shawn provides clients with high-quality legal advice and counsel designed to bring their broad range of real estate transactions to completion. He offers expertise in the areas of purchase and sale agreements, multi-site/multi-state transactions, corporate mergers and acquisitions, and resolution of property ownership and use issues. He routinely assists in the creation and negotiation of easements, covenants, leases and licenses, and has extensive background in land use due diligence.