Atty. Shawn Wolfson
As the firm’s Managing Partner, Shawn combines his expert negotiation skills with a proven ability to solve problems and build strong teams to ensure that his clients and colleagues alike receive strong leadership and results. Broad experience leads to creative solutions Shawn Wolfson is a dealmaker’s real estate lawyer.
Real Estate Law Attorney · 24+ Years Experience
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About Shawn Wolfson at a Glance
Shawn Wolfson is a real estate attorney, practicing at Blaney McMurtry LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Admitted to practice in Ontario (2002). Educated at McGill University (LL.B., 2000) and McGill University (MBA, 2000). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026).
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About Shawn Wolfson
- As the firm’s Managing Partner, Shawn combines his expert negotiation skills with a proven ability to solve problems and build strong teams to ensure that his clients and colleagues alike receive strong leadership and results
- Broad experience leads to creative solutions Shawn Wolfson is a dealmaker’s real estate lawyer
- Clients who want to move projects forward count on his ability to see past tactics and get deals done
- Shawn’s practical, results-oriented approach has earned him the appreciation of clients and the admiration of colleagues
- Shawn has been involved in some of Ontario’s leading real estate projects, acting for local, national and international developers, investors, lenders, retailers, lessors and lessees
- He has a wealth of experience drafting and negotiating complex purchase agreements, development-related agreements and easements, loan agreements and commercial leases
- Working on behalf of diverse real estate participants has given Shawn the ability to see transactions from all sides and generate creative, flexible solutions
- In addition to his transactional work, Shawn often consults on the real estate aspects of litigation and on complex title and conveyancing issues and construction lien matters
- Focus on your business With a background in business, accounting and finance, Shawn is deeply committed to understanding each client’s individual concerns and goals
- He structures deals that complement business models and achieve objectives
- Shawn works closely with clients, keeping lines of communication open to ensure that any small problems are resolved before they can become big problems
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Real Estate Law
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Shawn Wolfson's practice in the field of real estate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Shawn Wolfson brings 24+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Real Estate Practice
Concentrating on real estate means Shawn Wolfson's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
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