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Sean McCabe
D: (585) 419-8571  
smccabe@harrisbeach.com

Sean M. McCabe

  Senior Counsel

(585) 419-8571
  smccabe@harrisbeach.com
“The practice of law is challenging on both intellectual and interpersonal levels; each day brings a new opportunity to learn something new and improve.”
Profile
Representative Matters
Professional and Civic
Areas of Experience
Admissions
Education
Location
Publications and Events

Sean focuses his practice primarily on commercial real estate and business law. He counsels his real estate clients on acquisition, disposition, development and leasing of commercial property, which includes negotiating and drafting commercial leases, mortgage loan closings and foreclosures. Sean represents lenders and borrowers in closing credit facilities secured by real estate.

He advises business clients in matters including entity formation, mergers, acquisitions, exit strategies and taxation.

Prior to joining Harris Beach, Sean practiced as a Certified Public Accountant at a large, national accounting firm, primarily serving real estate developers. He also worked as a management consultant with a “Big 4” accounting firm, advising Fortune 100 clients on strategy and finance process improvement.

Representative Matters

  • Represented privately-held developer as lead leasing counsel in transformation of 350,000+ square foot former Kodak marketing facility into commercial office space and tech campus.
  • Represented developer with respect to disposition of $20m+ commercial property portfolio.
  • Represented Finger Lakes startup brewery with respect to construction and permanent financing and zoning matters in its development of brewing facility and tap room.
  • Represented privately-held developer with acquisition of $3m+ industrial property in Rochester, New York.
  • Represented privately-held lifestyle brand in various capacities, including negotiation of retail leases, vendor contracts, risk management, and talent retention.
  • Represented developer with respect to negotiating eminent domain settlement with utility.
  • Represented commercial property owner in multiple summary proceedings against tenants and guarantors.
  • Represented energy developer in the negotiation of a ground lease for an existing 55-mile utility right-of-way to construct and develop a new 345 kV transmission line and related substation facilities and related asset purchase agreement to acquire existing transmission line equipment within the right-of way, secure temporary construction access and obtain easement rights to various substation facilities.
  • Represented energy developer in the negotiation of an asset purchase agreement to acquire substation facilities adjacent to an existing utility right-of-way. Simultaneously negotiated series of agreements for temporary access, construction and operation of shoofly and related switches and access for utilities to substation facilities.

Professional and Civic

  • New York State Bar Association, member
  • Monroe County Bar Association, member

Recognition

  • Super Lawyers, Rising Star, Real Estate, since 2019
  • University at Buffalo Law School, Professor Louis Del Cotto Commencement Award for academic achievement in the area of taxation
  • Volunteer Legal Services Project of Monroe County, Inc., Pro Bono Scholar, spring 2017

Legal Practices

Commercial Real Estate

Industry Teams

Energy
Financial Institutions and Capital Markets
Real Estate Developers
Veterinary Medicine

Admissions

New York

John Carroll University

2006

John Carroll University

MBA 
2007

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law

JD 
2017
magna cum laude

Location

Rochester, NY Office
Insights
May 12, 2020

Relief for Some, Pain for Others on Evictions, Foreclosures Under Executive Order 202.28

Governor Cuomo’s May 7, 2020, Executive Order, 202.28 (“E.O. 202.28”) offers relief to some (tenants and property owners) and pain to others
April 8, 2020

Considerations for Landlord-Tenant Lease Modifications in Response to COVID-19

The current health, social and economic conditions related to the coronavirus pandemic are exerting tremendous pressures on contractual rela
March 23, 2020

Commercial Landlords and Tenants Face Contractual Questions in Wake of COVID-19 Pandemic

The social and economic impacts of COVID-19 have been sudden, pervasive and severe.  With executive action by New York State’s Governor forc
News
October 15, 2021

72 Attorneys from Harris Beach Recognized in 2021 Edition of Super Lawyers

Partners, senior counsel and associates from Harris Beach PLLC offices across New York have been named to the 2021 edition of Super Lawyers,
November 12, 2019

79 Attorneys from Harris Beach Named to 2019 Super Lawyers List

A total of 79 Harris Beach PLLC attorneys have been named to the 2019 edition of Super Lawyers, a peer-based rating service that recognizes
Events
September 12, 2019

Harris Beach Sponsoring East House Hope and Recovery Luncheon

​Harris Beach is sponsoring the 11th Annual Hope & Recovery Luncheon, which will feature Sean Astin as a guest speaker.
External Publications
All Insights, All Publications, Covid-19, Legal Alert |
 May 12, 2020
Relief for Some, Pain for Others on Evictions, Foreclosures Under Executive Order 202.28
Governor Cuomo’s May 7, 2020, Executive Order, 202.28 (“E.O. 202.28”) offers relief to some (tenants and property owners) and pain to others...read more
All Insights, All Publications, Covid-19, Legal Alert |
 April 8, 2020
Considerations for Landlord-Tenant Lease Modifications in Response to COVID-19
The current health, social and economic conditions related to the coronavirus pandemic are exerting tremendous pressures on contractual rela...read more
All Insights, All Publications, Covid-19, Legal Alert |
 March 23, 2020
Commercial Landlords and Tenants Face Contractual Questions in Wake of COVID-19 Pandemic
The social and economic impacts of COVID-19 have been sudden, pervasive and severe.  With executive action by New York State’s Governor forc...read more
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smccabe@harrisbeach.com
D: (585) 419-8571
Rochester, NY Office
Sean McCabe
https://www.harrisbeach.com/people/mccabe-sean-m/

■ Areas of Expertise

Legal Practices

Commercial Real Estate Legal Practice

Industry Teams

Energy Industry Team
Financial Institutions and Capital Markets Industry Team
Real Estate Developers Industry Team
Veterinary Medicine Industry Team

■ Profile

Sean focuses his practice primarily on commercial real estate and business law. He counsels his real estate clients on acquisition, disposition, development and leasing of commercial property, which includes negotiating and drafting commercial leases, mortgage loan closings and foreclosures. Sean represents lenders and borrowers in closing credit facilities secured by real estate.

He advises business clients in matters including entity formation, mergers, acquisitions, exit strategies and taxation.

Prior to joining Harris Beach, Sean practiced as a Certified Public Accountant at a large, national accounting firm, primarily serving real estate developers. He also worked as a management consultant with a “Big 4” accounting firm, advising Fortune 100 clients on strategy and finance process improvement.

■ Representative Matters

  • Represented privately-held developer as lead leasing counsel in transformation of 350,000+ square foot former Kodak marketing facility into commercial office space and tech campus.
  • Represented developer with respect to disposition of $20m+ commercial property portfolio.
  • Represented Finger Lakes startup brewery with respect to construction and permanent financing and zoning matters in its development of brewing facility and tap room.
  • Represented privately-held developer with acquisition of $3m+ industrial property in Rochester, New York.
  • Represented privately-held lifestyle brand in various capacities, including negotiation of retail leases, vendor contracts, risk management, and talent retention.
  • Represented developer with respect to negotiating eminent domain settlement with utility.
  • Represented commercial property owner in multiple summary proceedings against tenants and guarantors.
  • Represented energy developer in the negotiation of a ground lease for an existing 55-mile utility right-of-way to construct and develop a new 345 kV transmission line and related substation facilities and related asset purchase agreement to acquire existing transmission line equipment within the right-of way, secure temporary construction access and obtain easement rights to various substation facilities.
  • Represented energy developer in the negotiation of an asset purchase agreement to acquire substation facilities adjacent to an existing utility right-of-way. Simultaneously negotiated series of agreements for temporary access, construction and operation of shoofly and related switches and access for utilities to substation facilities.

■ Professional and Civic

  • New York State Bar Association, member
  • Monroe County Bar Association, member

■ Admissions

  • Super Lawyers, Rising Star, Real Estate, since 2019
  • University at Buffalo Law School, Professor Louis Del Cotto Commencement Award for academic achievement in the area of taxation
  • Volunteer Legal Services Project of Monroe County, Inc., Pro Bono Scholar, spring 2017

■ Education

John Carroll University
 ,2006
John Carroll University
 ,MBA
 ,2007
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law
 ,JD
 ,2017
 ,magna cum laude

Harris Beach and its subsidiaries provide a full range of legal and professional services for clients across New York state, as well as nationally and internationally. Harris Beach is among the country’s top law firms as ranked by The National Law Journal and is among the BTI Elite law firms based on in-depth interviews of more than 600 corporate counsel at the world’s largest and most influential companies. Our clients include Fortune 100 corporations, privately-held companies, emerging businesses, public sector entities, not-for-profit organizations and individuals. Principal industries we represent include education, energy, financial, food and beverage, health care, insurance, manufacturing, medical and life sciences, real estate developers, and state and local governments and authorities.

Industry Teams
Automotive and Vehicle Dealerships
Blockchain and Digital Assets 
Cannabis
Construction and Surety
Educational Institutions Higher Ed
Educational Institutions K-12
EMS and Fire Protection Providers
Energy
Financial Institutions and Capital Markets
Food and Beverage
Health Care
Industrial and Consumer Manufacturing
Medical and Life Sciences
Municipalities and Local Agencies
Nanotechnology
Photonics
Racing and Gaming
Real Estate Developers
Science and Technology
Telecommunications and Media
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
USA Collegiate Sports
Veterinary Medicine

Practices
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Appellate
Business and Commercial Litigation
Collection Law
Commercial Real Estate
Corporate
Cybersecurity Protection and Response
Diversity Compliance
E-Discovery (e-infoSM)
Employee Benefits
Employment Litigation
Environmental Law
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
Financial Restructuring, Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights
Government Compliance and Investigations
Health Law
Immigration Law
Insurance Coverage
Intellectual Property Law
International Trade Law
Internet Law
Labor and Employment Law
Mass Torts and Industry-Wide Litigation
New Markets Tax Credit
Patent, Trademark and Copyright Law
Product Liability and Comprehensive General Liability
Public Finance and Economic Development
Real Property Valuation Litigation
Residential Real Estate
Tax Law
White Collar Crime
Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Collegiate Sports Compliance
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Municipal and Local Agency Assistance

HB Cornerstone LLC
Owner Representation
Design Services
Facilities Consulting
Move Management

Caetra.io
CyMetric (Cybersecurity Regulation Compliance Software)

Offices throughout New York:

Albany
677 Broadway
Albany, NY 12207
518-427-9700

Buffalo
726 Exchange Street
Buffalo, NY 14210
716-200-5050

Ithaca
119 East Seneca Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-273-6444

Long Island
333 Earle Ovington Boulevard
Uniondale, NY 11553
516-880-8484

New York City
100 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005
212-687-0100

Rochester
99 Garnsey Road
Pittsford, NY 14534
585-419-8800

Saratoga Springs
513 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518-587-0551

Syracuse
333 West Washington Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
315-423-7100

White Plains
445 Hamilton Avenue
White Plains, NY 10601
914-683-1200

Offices also in:

New Haven, CT
195 Church Street
New Haven, CT 06510
203-784-3159

Newark, NJ
One Gateway Center
Newark, NJ 07102
973-848-1244

Washington, DC
800-685-1429

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