Professional Experience
Mr. McShane's practice focuses on land use, government, and real estate development matters, where he advises clients on the numerous regulatory, environmental, political and technical issues involved in developing property in California.
Mr. McShane represents developers, corporations, individuals, institutions and nonprofit organizations in all aspects of the land use and entitlement process, including the development of residential master-planned communities, condominiums, mixed-use, hotels, shopping centers, big box retail stores, specialty retail stores, performing arts centers, sports stadiums and self-storage facilities. During downturns in the economy, that work also has involved advising institutional lenders on the land use and entitlement issues associated with distressed assets.
Mr. McShane has extensive experience with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Subdivision Map Act, Coastal Act, Mello Act, Public Records Act, project management, housing policies, water supply, legislation and other local, state, and federal planning and zoning statutes. He regularly appears in hearings before legislative bodies, agencies, boards and commissions.
Prior to joining Manatt, Mr. McShane was an Associate in the Environment, Land & Resources department of an international law firm.
Memberships & Activities
Board of Directors, Special Olympics Southern California
Member, California State Bar.
Admitted to practice in California and before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Honors & Awards
Named a Southern California "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers magazine in 2008, 2010 and 2011.
Recipient of the "Everybody Shines" Community Service Award from the St. Joseph Center in 2005.
Publications
"The Stress of Distressed Assets," Mortgage Banking Magazine, July 2009.
Speaking Engagements
Speaker, "Entitlement Issues Associated with the Development of Child Care Centers," Public Counsel Law Center's 2nd Annual Planner's Summit, July 2009.
Speaker, "Land Use and Entitlement Issues Related to Distressed Assets," CLE, May 2009.