Sheehey Furlong & Behm P.C. is pleased to announce that The Best Lawyers in America named five Sheehey attorneys to its 2019 Best Lawyers in America list. Diane M. McCarthy has been recognized by Best Lawyers® for her work in Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law, and Real Estate Law. Diane has been with the firm […]
Save the Date: Employment Law Seminar – October 4, 2018
The employment practice group at Sheehey Furlong & Behm will host a free employment law seminar for clients and prospective clients on October 4th beginning at 1:30pm at Hotel Vermont in Burlington. This three hour seminar is designed for business owners and HR professionals and will include an update on recent state legislative changes, with […]
Jim Spink Featured on WCAX
Sheehey attorney Jim Spink was recently invited by WCAX to film a segment entitled “A Look at How Mediation Works.” Jim is one of Vermont’s leading alternative dispute resolution specialists. Jim has conducted more than 3,000 mediations over the course of 25+ years. He is a member of the National Association of Distinguished Neutrals and […]
Recent Changes in Federal and Vermont Tax Law & the Impacts on Estate Planning
By Mark E. Melendy The year 2018 has been one of significant change in estate planning law, beginning with the Tax Cut and Jobs Act (the “Federal Tax Law”) which took effect on January 1, 2018 and Vermont’s new Will and Probate Law (the “Vermont Law”) which became effective July 1, 2018. Both of these […]
Sheehey Sponsors Comedy Night for Recovery
Sheehey Furlong & Behm is proud to sponsor the Turning Point Center of Chittenden County’s 2nd annual Comedy Night for Recovery & Silent Auction. This year’s event will take place Thursday, June 14th at Main Street Landing’s Black Box Theater located at 60 Lake Street in Burlington, showtime is 7:00 pm. The Turning Point Center […]
Sheehey Furlong and Behm Pitches for a Purpose with Lund
On May 12, 2018, Sheehey fielded a team for Lund’s first annual Pitchin’ for a Purpose Cornhole tournament at the Burlington International Airport. The team included Sheehey attorneys Debra Bouffard and Kevin Lumpkin, as well as Jamie Martell, operations manager, Amanda Schrader, legal administrative assistant and Donna Sims, paralegal. The firm was a bronze sponsor […]
Mark Melendy to Speak at NH & VT Council of Charitable Gift Planner’s Conference and Annual Meeting
Sheehey attorney Mark Melendy will lead a breakout session entitled “Estate Planning and Charitable Giving After the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” at the NH & VT Council of Charitable Gift Planner’s conference and annual meeting on June 21st at the Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee, Vermont. The New Hampshire & Vermont Council of […]
Mark Melendy Attends 52nd Annual Heckerling Institute of Estate Planning
Mark Melendy, Sheehey Furlong & Behm Estate Planning Department Chair, is attending the 52nd Annual Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning held in Orlando, Florida from January 22 – 26, 2018. The Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning is the leading and largest conference for estate planning professionals in the United States and provides unparalleled educational and […]
Sheehey Announces Three New Principals and Directors of the Firm
The firm is pleased to announce that Kevin A. Lumpkin, Owen J. McClain and Heather E. Ross have become Principals and Directors of the firm effective January 1, 2018. Kevin Lumpkin joined the firm in November 2013. Kevin’s practice is focused primarily on civil litigation, serving both businesses and individuals. Prior to joining Sheehey, Kevin […]
