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The firm is pleased to announce that Peter G. Raymond has become a Principal and Director of the firm effective January 1, 2020. Peter joined the firm in September of 2016. Peter’s practice focuses on environmental and land use/zoning law as well as civil litigation. Prior to joining the firm, Peter worked as a law […]

As of January 1, 2020, federal regulations will change, and an estimated 1.3 million more workers will become entitled to overtime pay. Employers may have employees not currently overtime eligible who may become eligible due to changes in the new salary and compensation threshold levels for exempt employees. Among other things, the new overtime rules […]

Sheehey Attorney Mark E. Melendy will speak at the 2019 Tri-State Trust Forum.  This two day conference will be held September 16-17 at the Marriott Residence Inn in Portsmouth, NH and is hosted by the New Hampshire Bankers Association in cooperation with the Maine Bankers Association and Vermont Bankers Association, Inc. Trust Committees.  Mark’s presentation […]

On October 2, 2019, Sheehey Furlong & Behm P.C., Estate Planning Attorney, Daphne Moritz, will present a national teleconference on Inherited IRAs and Estate Planning through the National Business Institute. This teleconference is designed for attorneys and also benefits accountants, CPAs, trust officers, and paralegals seeking to increase their knowledge of IRA rules and trusts. […]

Sheehey is proud to receive Vermont Business Magazine’s 2019 Best of Business Award for Best Corporate Law Firm.   In its third year, this award program celebrates the best Vermont companies in over 100 business-to-business categories. Click here to read more about our corporate law practice.

Sheehey estate planning attorney Daphne Moritz kicked off a three-part series on Spring Cleaning Your Legal Affairs April 29th at the Thompson Center in Woodstock, Vermont.  The remaining two sessions are scheduled as follows: May 14 – Long Term Care Planning and Aging Well (including residence options) May 28 – Specific Topics in Estate Planning […]

On March 22, 2019, Sheehey Attorney Ian Carleton received the 2019 Pro Bono Service Award at the Vermont Bar Association’s mid-year meeting at Lake Morey Resort. Judge Nancy Waples nominated Ian and cited his work as a Guardian Ad Litem as well as his extensive pro bono work representing clients in federal criminal defense cases.  […]

The firm is pleased to announce that Mary G. Bouchard has been hired as an associate attorney effective January 1, 2019. Mary was admitted to the Vermont Bar in 2018 after completing Vermont’s Law Office Study Program. Mary has been working at Sheehey since 2010, most recently as a paralegal. She has a wide range […]

The firm is pleased to announce that Justin A. Brown has become a Principal and Director of the firm effective January 1, 2019. Justin joined the firm in July of 2016.  His practice focuses on complex civil litigation, serving both businesses and individuals, as well as internal and government investigations.  Prior to joining the firm, […]

On October 4, 2018 Sheehey attorney’s Arline Duffy, Heather Ross, and Walter McCarthy presented a free Employment Law Seminar designed for business owners and HR professionals at Hotel Vermont. Topics included an update on recent state legislative changes, with a focus on the impact of marijuana legalization, continuing challenges posed by the paid sick leave […]

Sheehey attorney Mark E. Melendy will speak at the National Business Institute’s Estate Planning from A to Z seminar.  This 2-day course will be held November 29th and 30th at the Hilton Burlington.   This course is designed for attorneys, estate and financial planners, trust officers, paralegals, accountants and tax professionals. Mark’s practice at the firm […]

On November 28, 2018, Sheehey Furlong & Behm P.C., Estate Planning Attorney, Daphne Moritz, will present a national teleconference on Inherited IRAs and Estate Planning through the National Business Institute. This teleconference is designed for attorneys and also benefits accountants, CPAs, trust officers, and paralegals seeking to increase their knowledge of IRA rules and trusts. […]

Sheehey Furlong & Behm, is pleased to announce that attorneys Lewis K. Sussman and Alexandrea L. Nelson have recently joined the firm. Lewis K. Sussman brings more than 40 years of experience as a real estate and estate planning attorney.  Prior to joining the firm, Lewie practiced at the law firm of Pierson Wadhams Quinn […]

On October 18, 2018, Sheehey attorney Kevin A. Lumpkin moderated a panel at the Vermont Bar Association’s Pro Bono Conference at the Vermont State House in Montpelier called “Landlord Tenant 101.” Kevin presented along with three other Vermont attorneys, addressing common topics that arise in landlord-tenant law with an emphasis on pro bono representation.  In […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]