Sheehey Furlong & Behm P.C. is pleased to announce that Francis J. DiMora has joined the firm as an associate attorney in November 2024. Francis’ practice will focus on civil and criminal litigation. Francis earned his BA in Political Science and Romance Languages and Literatures from Boston College, and J.D. from Vermont Law School. During […]
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Sheehey Litigation: Spotlight on Professional Regulatory Defense
Sheehey litigators have extensive experience defending regulated professionals in a variety of contexts. Sheehey attorneys regularly defend professional malpractice suits against medical providers, attorneys, and other licensed professionals like accountants and mental health providers. In addition, Sheehey defends professionals in regulatory settings against accusations of unprofessional conduct or conduct outside the permitted scope of practice. […]
Sheehey Litigation: Spotlight on Consumer Fraud Defense
Sheehey’s litigation team has significant experience defending consumer protection claims, both against the Attorney General’s office and against private plaintiffs. Sheehey attorneys Ian Carleton, Kevin Lumpkin, and Alex Nelson defended the makers of Five-Hour Energy® against a lawsuit brought by the Vermont Attorney General for deceptive marketing practices. The Sheehey team defended the claim for […]
Sheehey associate Addie Cusick-Loecher was sworn in to the VT bar today
Addie was sworn in by Chittenden Probate Judge Gregory Glennon in a small ceremony witnessed by her parents, Sheehey partners Renee Mobbs and Kevin Lumpkin, and a couple of supportive Sheehey staff at the Chittenden Probate Court in Burlington.Please join us in congratulating Addie on this accomplishment! 🎉
Corporate Transparency Act Compliance – Important Client Update
This communication is to notify active business clients of Sheehey Furlong & Behm P.C. about a significant change in federal law that may impact your business or organization, and if it applies to your entity, it will require you to take action prior to December 31, 2024. In January 2021, Congress passed, and President Trump […]
Sheehey Welcomes Addie Cusick-Loecher to the Firm
Sheehey Furlong & Behm P.C. is pleased to announce that Addie Cusick-Loecher has joined the firm as an associate attorney. Addie’s practice will focus on estate and tax planning, estate administration, and transactional matters. Addie is a 2024 magna cum laude graduate of the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, where she served […]
Sheehey Furlong & Behm Sponsors Spectrum’s Annual Empty Bowl Dinner
Sheehey Furlong & Behm is proud to sponsor Spectrum Youth & Family Services’ 2024 Empty Bowl Dinner, which will be held Thursday, October 10th, from 5:00–8:00 PM at the UVM Davis Center. This family-friendly event brings the community together to enjoy soups from local restaurants, with proceeds supporting Spectrum’s work with teens and young adults […]
Best Lawyers® recognizes 14 Sheehey Attorneys, Including as Lawyer of the Year
Two firm shareholders have earned the honorable distinction of “Lawyer of the Year” for 2025 by Best Lawyers®, a peer-reviewed guide to the legal profession. Diane McCarthy has been recognized by her peers as the 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” in Business Organizations for Burlington, Vt. She was also recognized generally in the categories of […]
Sheehey Attorney Kevin Lumpkin Successfully Defends Defamation Trial
Civil litigation partner Kevin A. Lumpkin participated in a multi-day jury trial in federal court in June, successfully defending his client against claims of defamation. The jury returned a verdict in favor of Kevin’s client on five of six claims, and awarded nominal damages on the sixth. The trial was held in Burlington before Judge […]
Sheehey Attorney to Speak at CLE Event
Firm principal Mark Melendy will be a featured speaker on a three-person panel at two upcoming CLE events hosted by the Vermont Bar Association. On June 6, 2024 the panel discusses the recently enacted Uniform Directed Trust Act, and on June 7th, the recently enacted Uniform Trust Decanting Act. Mark was a member of the […]
Sheehey Welcomes Experienced Transactional Attorney
Sheehey Furlong & Behm P.C. is pleased to announce that James T. Dunne joined the firm as Of Counsel on May 1, 2024. James has been practicing for over 15 years and brings both in-house and private practice experience providing strategic legal advice on commercial and corporate transactions, financing, and contracts. He has significant experience […]
Sheehey Attorney Honored by Vermont Bar Association
At the Vermont Bar Association Mid-Year Meeting on March 29, 2024 Sheehey partner Kevin A. Lumpkin was honored for his years of service on the Vermont Bar Association Board. Kevin served for seven years on the VBA Young Lawyers Division Board, serving as an at-large member followed by its Secretary, Treasurer, Chair-Elect, Chair, and Past […]
Sheehey Sponsors Annual Chamber Celebration
Sheehey Furlong & Behm is pleased to continue its sponsorship of the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce Annual Celebration. The celebration, now in its 113th year, brings together members of the Vermont business community for a night of celebration and connection. This year’s event reflects a new, more casual format allowing for more networking […]
Corporate Transparency Act – New Federal Reporting Requirement
A new federal reporting mandate became effective on January 1, 2024. The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) requires “Reporting Companies” to report personal identifying information about the individuals who are “Beneficial Owners” and “Company Applicants” to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a unit of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. FinCEN will maintain information gathered […]
Sheehey Attorney Celebrates 35 Years
Sheehey Furlong & Behm is proud to honor firm principal Diane M. McCarthy on her 35th anniversary with the firm. Diane joined Sheehey as a paralegal in 1989. She then completed the Vermont Law Office Study Program, including a four-year clerkship under the tutelage of former firm principal Michael G. Furlong. Remembering his time as […]
Sheehey Attorney Celebrates 15 Years
Sheehey Furlong & Behm would like to thank and celebrate firm principal Arline P. Duffy on her 15-year anniversary with the firm. Arline joined Sheehey in January 2009, and became a principal of the firm in 2016. Arline has curated a diverse practice serving business and non-profit clients in corporate, intellectual property, and employment matters, […]
Sheehey Elects New Managing Partner and General Counsel
Effective January 1, 2024, Sheehey Furlong & Behm P.C. has elected Renee Mobbs as Managing Partner and Arline Duffy as General Counsel of the firm. Renee will replace Ian Carleton, who will continue leading the firm’s robust litigation team. Carleton noted, “It is with pleasure and gratitude that I pass the management baton over to […]
Sheehey Attorney Celebrates 10 Years
Sheehey Furlong & Behm would like to extend its congratulations to firm principal Kevin Lumpkin for his tenth anniversary at Sheehey. Kevin first joined the team in November of 2013, becoming an integral part of its robust litigation group, and was named as a principal of the firm in 2018. He practices at both the […]
Sheehey Sponsors Empty Bowl Dinner
Sheehey Furlong & Behm will once again sponsor the Spectrum Youth & Family Services Empty Bowl Dinner. The annual dinner, to be held October 10th, brings together members of the local community who are able to select a handmade ceramic bowl to fill with soups donated by local businesses. In addition, attendees are able to […]
Sheehey Administrative Assistant Celebrates 20 Years
September marks a special anniversary for firm librarian and administrative assistant Carolyn Murray, who will be celebrating her 20th year of working for Sheehey Furlong & Behm. Carolyn first began working for Sheehey as the firm’s receptionist, welcoming all clients to the firm with a friendly and professional demeanor that continued into her administrative work. […]
