Sheehey Furlong & Behm is proud to announce that 14 of its lawyers were recognized in the 2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and the Best Lawyers Ones to Watch® in America. Additionally, three Sheehey attorneys received “Lawyer of the Year” awards in their respective practice areas.
Arline P. Duffy was named the Best Lawyers® 2026 Banking and Finance Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Burlington.
Mark E. Melendy was named the Best Lawyers® 2026 Tax Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Burlington.
Christina E. Nolan was named the Best Lawyers® 2026 Criminal Defense: White-Collar “Lawyer of the Year” in Burlington.
“Lawyer of the Year” accolades are reserved for one individual per practice area in each metropolitan region, based on the highest aggregate peer feedback. This designation represents a rare and distinguished honor.
Additionally, the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America® includes the following Sheehey attorneys:
Ian P. Carleton – Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
Arline P. Duffy – Banking and Finance Law, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law
Kevin A. Lumpkin – Construction Law, Litigation – Intellectual Property
Diane M. McCarthy – Banking and Finance Law, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Real Estate Law
Mark E. Melendy – Tax Law, Trusts and Estates
Renee L. Mobbs – Banking and Finance Law, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law, Real Estate Law, Trusts and Estates
Christina E. Nolan – Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Heather E. Ross – Commercial Litigation, Employment Law – Individuals, Employment Law – Management
Finally, the following Sheehey attorneys were recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers Ones to Watch® in America.
Walter A. McCarthy – Corporate Law, Real Estate Law
Devin T. McKnight – Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Alexandrea L. Nelson – Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Peter G. Raymond – Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation – Trusts and Estates
Hannah C. Waite – Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Best Lawyers® is an elite global network of legal professionals recognized through trusted, peer-reviewed distinction. No fees are accepted for consideration or inclusion, maintaining the integrity and independence of all recognitions.
For the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, more than 26 million evaluations were analyzed. The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America recognitions were determined based on more than 5.4 million evaluations.
About Sheehey Furlong & Behm P.C.
With a unique blend of expertise, actionable insight, and unwavering dedication, Sheehey offers legal advice, guidance and support that provides clients with timely and cost-effective solutions. With deep experience in a variety of practice areas, from large transactions to complex litigation, land use planning, sophisticated estate and tax planning, regulatory compliance, and more, Sheehey possesses a singular focus on helping you achieve your legal goals. Learn more at sheeheyvt.com.
