Sean Matsler is a partner in the firm's Orange County office and a member of the Real Estate & Land Use Practice Group. His practice focuses on land use, with an emphasis on securing entitlements for controversial residential, commercial, and institutional real estate development projects. Mr. Matsler advises clients on compliance with local planning and zoning regulations, the California Coastal Act, and the California Environmental Quality Act, guiding them through the entitlement process from site selection to project approval. He understands the litigation risk associated with California Environmental Quality Act compliance, having represented clients on both sides of such litigation. Mr. Matsler has also appeared before both state and local administrative bodies to secure approvals on behalf of clients. His clients include residential, commercial, and mixed-use developers, as well as churches, temples, schools, banks, REITs, and individual property owners.

Prior to joining Manatt, Mr. Matsler was an associate in the land use practice group for an international law firm. He has also worked for a number of political campaigns, including service as the Deputy Finance Director for Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez.