Sean C. Campbell

Profile

Sean C. Campbell is an experienced litigator representing businesses, professionals, and government entities in complex disputes, regulatory matters, and professional licensing and ethics proceedings. He focuses on commercial litigation, government and administrative law, and professional liability defense. Clients rely on his creative and pragmatic counsel in high-stakes litigation before state and federal courts, appellate courts, and administrative agencies. 

Commercial Litigation and Business Disputes
Sean represents clients through a wide range of business litigation, including contract disputes, business torts, and employment-related matters. His litigation experience includes: 

• Breach of contract and fiduciary duty claims 
• Business torts and unfair trade practice litigation 
• Construction disputes, including mechanics’ liens and defect claims 
• Real estate and property disputes 
• Employment-related litigation and regulatory compliance 
• Professional liability and directors’ and officers’ liability defense 

Government Litigation and Administrative Law
Sean has extensive experience representing businesses and individuals in government-related litigation, regulatory enforcement actions, and administrative appeals. His background as Assistant Counsel and Lead Litigation Attorney for the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development gives him unique insight into government operations and regulatory processes. In that role, he handled matters involving state funding, economic development programs, Act 47 municipal recovery, Right-to-Know Law disputes, and tax credit administrative appeals. With an understanding of state and local governments, Sean advocates for clients navigating regulatory challenges, compliance matters, and disputes with government entities. 

Professional Licensing and Ethics Defense
Sean regularly advises and defends licensed professionals in Pennsylvania facing disciplinary proceedings, licensure disputes, and ethics investigations. He has represented clients before licensing boards and administrative tribunals in cases involving suspension, revocation, and professional misconduct allegations. Additionally, he counsels legal professionals on ethics compliance and disciplinary defense before The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. 

Prior Experience
Sean served as Assistant Counsel for the Pennsylvania Governor’s Office of General Counsel (OGC), Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), where he was the lead litigation attorney for the agency. He represented the Commonwealth in complex administrative appeals, financial recovery proceedings, and regulatory enforcement actions. His litigation experience includes high-profile cases involving the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, Commonwealth Court, and federal courts. 

Before joining McNees, Sean focused on commercial and construction litigation, representing owners, contractors, and subcontractors in contract disputes, business torts, insurance coverage issues, and employment law matters. He also handled business disputes, officer and shareholder liability issues, professional licensing defense, and regulatory matters. 

Sean began his legal career as a law clerk to the Honorable Sylvia H. Rambo of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania and the Honorable J. Wesley Oler Jr. of the Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas.