Sheehey Furlong & Behm is proud to announce that nine of its lawyers were recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and the Best Lawyers Ones to Watch® in America. Additionally, one Sheehey attorney received a “Lawyer of the Year” award.
Arline P. Duffy was named the Best Lawyers® 2027 Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) “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 2027 edition of Best Lawyers in America® includes the following Sheehey attorneys:
Ian P. Carleton – Commercial Litigation, 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

Owen J. McClain – Construction 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

Heather E. Ross – Commercial Litigation, Employment Law – Individuals, Employment Law – Management

Finally, the following Sheehey attorneys were recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers Ones to Watch® in America.
Walter A. McCarthy – Corporate Law, Real Estate Law

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 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, more than 30 million evaluations were analyzed. The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America recognitions were determined based on more than 6 million evaluations.
About Sheehey Furlong & Behm P.C.
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