(July 13, 2020) – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently affirmed the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey’s judgment in favor of firm client, The Prometheus Group, in a case handled by Sheehan Phinney attorneys Jason D. Gregoire and Michael R. Stanley. The Prometheus Group is a manufacturer …
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Sheehan Phinney Welcomes 2020 Summer Associates
(7/15/2020, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney is proud to welcome Cameron Cox, Jennifer Lyon, and Avery Topel to the firm as our 2020 Summer Associates. Topel is a second-year law student at Arizona State University, and Lyon and Cox are both second year law students at the University of New Hampshire School of Law. Shareholder …
Sheehan Phinney Expands Affordable Housing Group
(6/15/2020, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney welcomes Jaclyn N. Fisher to its Real Estate Group, where she will work primarily in Affordable Housing and Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. Fisher joins the firm from Preti, Flaherty, Beliveau & Pachios. She served as a Legal Resident to the Honorable Andrea K. Johnstone, U.S. District Court for the …
Sheehan Phinney Wins Summary Judgment of Invalidity: Asserted Patent Claims an Abstract Idea Known for Thousands of Years
June 4, 2020, Boston, MA – For over five years, Palomar Technologies, Inc. (“Palomar”) has been asserting what has now been confirmed to be an invalid patent before the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Palomar alleges that MRSI Systems, LLC (“MRSI”) infringes U.S. Patent No. 6,776,372. The claimed method, which Palomar refers …
Sheehan Phinney Wins First Ever Patent Litigation IPR Estoppel Bench Trial
The following article regarding Palomar Technologies, Inc. v. MRSI Systems, LLC appeared in the June 2, 2020 issue of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. Read the full article below. Judge: patent defense not barred by estoppel
Sheehan Phinney’s Intellectual Property Group Recognized by Managing Intellectual Property for 2020
(May 28, 2020, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney is proud to announce it has once again been honored by Managing Intellectual Property Magazine as the 2020 Intellectual Property, Tier 1, Highly Recommended law firm in New Hampshire. The publication also recognized firm shareholders, Peter A. Nieves, Christopher Cole and Robert H. Miller as IP Stars for their individual contributions and …
Viscarello Speaks to NH Governor’s Panel on Behalf of Distressed Housing Industry
On May 8, 2020 Shareholder Kenneth Viscarello testified in front of the New Hampshire Governor’s Office for Emergency Relief and Recovery (GOFERR) Stakeholder Advisory Board. This New Hampshire group will decide on the allocation of New Hampshire’s portion of the $1.25 billion from the CARE Act. Viscarello spoke on the need to allocate funding to …
Patent Litigation Team Succeeds in First Ever IPR Estoppel Bench Trial
(5/12/2020, Boston, MA) – Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA patent litigation attorneys won a first-ever bench trial on whether estoppel based on prior art from an earlier inter partes review before the USPTO’s Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“IPR estoppel”) applies to newly-found prior art references asserted subsequently in a district court litigation. Chief Judge …
Sheehan Phinney Earns Top Ranking for 2020 by Chambers USA
(4/23/2020, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green has once again received the highest rankings in New Hampshire for 2020 by Chambers USA, a prestigious directory of the country’s top law firms. The firm is also ranked Band 1 (highest ranking) in the state for Corporate/Commercial (including Tax and Bankruptcy), Environment, Healthcare, Labor & Employment, …
Sheehan Phinney Expands its Paralegal Team
(2/11/2020, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney is proud to announce the addition of Kelly S. Delaney, Joyce M. Skiff and Lusa M. Silva to its paralegal team. Delaney is a Corporate Paralegal at Sheehan Phinney. Her focus will be with the corporate department, and also with Intellectual Property and Real Estate practice groups. Delaney received …
Sheehan Phinney Names New Director of Information Security and Technology
(2/4/2020, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney is proud to announce that Tom E. Mitchell has been named the firm’s Director of Information Security and Technology. “Cybersecurity is one of the most critical issues facing law firms today,” says Paul Voegelin, COO of Sheehan Phinney. “Tom brings a wealth of expertise in information security and I …
Sheehan Phinney Ranked in 2020 “Best Law Firms”
(November 1, 2019, Manchester, NH, Boston, MA) – Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green is pleased to announce that it has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers in the 2020 “Best Law Firms” rankings in 21 areas. Firms included in the 2020 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients …
Harvest Capital Management Acquired by The Colony Group
Sheehan Phinney congratulates its client, Harvest Capital Management, on its recent acquisition by The Colony Group, a financial advisory firm with locations throughout the U.S. and a partner firm of Focus Financial Partners. Harvest, based in Concord, NH, is both a traditional financial advisory firm and a strategic advisor to closely held family businesses. Its …
Neighborworks Southern NH Builds 45-Unit Affordable Housing Development in Merrimack, NH
Sheehan Phinney’s Affordable Housing team successfully represented Neighborworks Southern NH in the the development and new construction of a 45-unit multifamily rental housing development in Merrimack, NH. Debt and equity financing with permanent sources totaled approximately $10,357,000
Sheehan Phinney Named Top in State by Best Lawyers® for 2020; Two Named Lawyer of the Year
(August 15, 2019, Manchester, NH, Boston, MA) – Sheehan Phinney is proud to announce that twenty-five attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® 2020. In addition, two Sheehan attorneys were selected as 2020 ‘Lawyers of the Year’ in their respective practice areas: Peter T. Beach – Tax Law …
The Effects of Politics in the Workplace
Attorney Jim Reidy appeared on WMUR‘s New Hampshire Business with Fred Kocher to discuss the legal issues related to free speech and political activity in the workplace. Watch here.
Sheehan Phinney Earns Top Rankings by Chambers USA for 2019
(4/26/2019, Manchester, NH) – The firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA has once again received the highest rankings in New Hampshire for 2019 by Chambers USA, a prestigious directory of the country’s top law firms. Sheehan Phinney is also ranked Band 1 (highest ranking) in the state for Corporate/Commercial (including Tax and Bankruptcy), …
Sheehan Phinney Named 2019 “Best of Business”
(February 1, 2019, Manchester, NH) – The law firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA is pleased to announce that it has been selected as a winner in New Hampshire Business Review’s 2019 Best of Business Awards for Best Law Firm in the area of Bankruptcy Law. The “BOB” Awards honor those Granite State …
Sheehan Phinney Ranked in 2019 “Best Law Firms”
Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green is pleased to announce that it has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers in the 2019 “Best Law Firms” rankings in 21 areas. Firms included in the 2019 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a …
USConnect Acquires CMS IP Technologies
Sheehan Phinney congratulates its client, USConnect, on the addition of CMS IP Technologies to its family of companies. This new venture will enable both organizations to better address the growing and increasingly complex IT and communications needs of their customers. Sheehan Phinney shareholders Alex Pyle and Colleen Lyons represented USConnect in the acquisition and related financing transactions …
Sheehan Phinney Attorneys Selected as Super Lawyers® for 2018
(October 18, 2018, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney is pleased to announce that twenty-six attorneys have been selected for inclusion on the both the 2018 New England and Massachusetts Super Lawyers® lists, including six Rising Stars. Only 5% percent of attorneys are chosen each year, based on a multi-step evaluation process incorporating peer recognition and …
Triple Peaks LLC. Sells to Vail Resorts Inc.
Sheehan Phinney congratulates it’s client, Triple Peaks, LLC, on its recent sale of its resort properties to Vail Resorts, Inc. Triple Peaks, LLC is the parent company for Okemo Mountain Resort (Ludlow, VT), Mount Sunapee Resort (Newbury, NH) and Crested Butte Mountain Resort (Mt. Crested Butte, CO). The Sheehan Phinney team assisted and advised the …
Easter Seals NH Merges with The Homemakers Home Health Services of Rochester
Sheehan Phinney congratulates our client, Easter Seals NH, on its successful acquisition of The Homemakers Home Health Services of Rochester, which provides care to people in the Strafford County area, which transaction closed on August 31, 2018. The merger results in a stronger network of services for seniors and others in New Hampshire. Sheehan Phinney shareholder …
Sheehan Phinney Attorneys Named Top in State by Best Lawyers in America® for 2019; Five Named Lawyer of the Year
(August 15, 2018, Manchester, NH, Boston, MA) – Sheehan Phinney is proud to announce that twenty-two attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® 2019. In addition, five Sheehan attorneys were selected as 2019 ‘Lawyers of the Year’ in their respective practice areas: Christopher Cole – Litigation/Intellectual Property Michael …
BTLA Affirms Great Bay Kids’ Company Tax Exempt Status
Congratulations to Sheehan Phinney client, Great Bay Kids’, on their success with the New Hampshire Board of Tax and Land Appeals. Great Bay Kids’ was represented by Sheehan Phinney attorney Michael Lambert. Katelyn Dennis, Executive Director of Greay Bay Kids’ stated “Sheehan Phinney and Michael were amazing. Michael guided us through the each step of the process …
Sheehan Phinney Earns Top Rankings by Chambers USA for 2018
(5/3/2018, Manchester, NH) – The firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA has once again received the highest rankings in New Hampshire for 2018 by Chambers USA, a prestigious directory of the country’s top law firms. Sheehan Phinney is the only firm in New Hampshire to be ranked Band 1 (highest ranking) in the …
This Chair Will Tell You When to Move
Robilis’ StandX Robotic Chair was featured in the Boston Globe. Sheehan Phinney has served as corporate counsel to Robilis since its inception. Read the full article below. This Chair Will Tell You When to Move
Miller, Golden and Thomas Prevail in Defense of $15 Million Fraud Transfer and Conspiracy Claims against Hotel Developer
Sheehan Phinney’s litigation team of Robert Miller, Chloe Golden and Brian Thomas successfully defended the firm’s client, Cedar Rapids Lodge & Suites LLC, in a $15 million fraud transfer and conspiracy claim against a hotel developer. Read the full article here.
Candon Named to Firm Management Team
(2/20/2018, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA shareholder Christopher M. Candon has been named to the firm’s Management Committee and the Chair of the Corporate Department. Sheehan Phinney’s Management Committee oversees the administrative and business functions and strategic planning initiatives for the firm’s four regional offices in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. The …
Patent Case Transferred to Massachusetts Under New Supreme Court Precedent
(February 8, 2018, Boston, MA) – Sheehan Phinney lawyers Peter Nieves and Bob Lucic along with their Lex Mundi colleague Brian Kramer of Morrison & Forster, as local counsel, successfully moved to transfer a patent infringement case from the Southern District of California to the District of Massachusetts relying on the US Supreme Court’s recent …
Regional Sponsors Complete Successful Year-End Year 15 Dispositions
(February 1, 2018, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney’s Affordable Housing team represented the regional sponsors of tax credit projects in acquiring the limited partnership interests from their investor partners. These transactions were in connections with the expiration of the LIHTC Tax Credit Year 15 Compliance. Sheehan Phinney Affordable Housing team members included Kenneth Viscarello, Susan Manchester and, Peter …
Three New Hampshire Developers Receive $59 Million Housing Bond
(February 1, 2018, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney’s Affordable Housing team recently represented all three New Hampshire developers in connection with a $59,180,000 2017 Series 1 Bond. The firm’s representation included representing the developers receipt and syndication of 4% low income housing tax credits; procurement of financing of private and public sources of financing; and …
Sheehan Phinney Assists NH Public Utilities Commission with Sale of Eversource Fossil Fuel Generation Assets
(January 25, 2018, Manchester, NH) – As part of the “deregulation” of electric utilities in NH, which began almost 20 years ago, Eversource recently completed the divesture of its fossil fuel generating facilities with a sale of those assets to Granite Shore Power, LLC. The auction, conducted by JP Morgan, and sale was overseen and …
Perten Succeeds in Easement Case
(December 13, 2017, Boston, MA) – Sheehan Phinney Shareholder John H. Perten obtained summary judgment for the firm’s client in a dispute over the scope of an easement which ostensibly allowed an abutter to discharge wastewater onto the client’s property from where it was pumped to a municipal sewerage system. The Court determined that discharge of …
Sheehan Phinney Attorneys Selected as Super Lawyers® for 2017
(October 26, 2017, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney is pleased to announce that twenty-six attorneys have been selected for inclusion on the both the 2017 New England and Massachusetts Super Lawyers® lists, including six Rising Stars. Only 5% percent of attorneys are chosen each year, based on a multi-step evaluation process incorporating peer recognition and …
Probish Appointed to Firm’s Management Committee
(9/29/2017, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA Shareholder Margaret E. Probish has been named to the firm’s five person management committee as the ‘At-Large’ member, effective immediately. Sheehan Phinney’s Management Committee oversees the administrative and business functions and strategic planning initiatives for the firm’s four regional offices and 60+ lawyers. Probish’s practice …
Sheehan Phinney Welcomes Queenan to Manchester Office
(September 29, 2017, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA welcomes attorney Patrick J. Queenan to the firm’s Manchester office. Queenan is an experienced trial litigator, and a member of the firm business litigation group. He represents businesses and individuals involved in government investigations and enforcement actions. Queenan’s practice includes a focus on …
Sheehan Phinney’s Litigation Group Recognized by 2017 Benchmark Litigation
(10/3/2017, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney is proud to announce it has been honored by Benchmark Litigation Magazine as a 2017 Highly Recommended law firm in New Hampshire. The publication also recognized six Sheehan Phinney attorneys as “Local Litigation Stars” and “Future Stars”. Shareholders Christopher Cole (Intellectual Property, Labor and Employment), David McGrath (General Commercial, …
Sheehan Phinney Attorneys Prevail at SJC, Establish Law in Massachusetts on Corporate “Deadlock Statute”
(September 18, 2017, Boston, MA) – Sheehan Phinney attorneys Charles Waters and David Hansen won a precedent-setting case in the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court involving corporate deadlock. On September 14, 2017, the SJC (Lenk, J.) issued a decision (Koshy v. Sachdev, SJC-12222 (September 14, 2017)) in favor of Sheehan Phinney’s client, an equal owner/director of a Massachusetts software …
Sheehan Phinney Named Top in State by Best Lawyers® for 2018
(August 15, 2017, Manchester, NH – Boston, MA) – Sheehan Phinney is proud to announce that twenty-four attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® 2018, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. Since its inception in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as …
Sheehan Phinney Welcomes Lopez to Boston Office
(April 26, 2017, Boston, MA) – Sheehan Phinney is proud to welcome attorney Paul Lopez to its Boston office. Lopez joins the firm’s Labor & Employment Practice Group where he advises employers on a wide range of issues, including terminations, wage & hour rules, benefits, discrimination, harassment, drug testing, and family & medical leave. Lopez …
Former state environmental chief returns to private sector
The man who served as New Hampshire’s chief environmental officer for the past decade has returned to the law firm he left 10 years ago, with plans to help clients navigate environmental regulations. Tom Burack, who stepped down from state office at the end of December, has returned to the law firm of Sheehan Phinney, …
Sheehan Phinney Earns Top Rankings by Chambers USA
The firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA has once again received the highest rankings in New Hampshire for 2016 by Chambers USA, a prestigious directory of the country’s top law firms.
Firm Named 2016 Business of the Year by Business NH Magazine
Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green is honored to have been named the 2016 Business of the Year for Business Services by Business NH Magazine. The firm was selected based on business success, contributions and leadership within the legal profession, community and state during the past year.
Sheehan Phinney Hosts 28th Annual Employment Law Review and Update
The law firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green will host the 28th Annual Employment Law Review and Update on Thursday, May 26th, 2016. The theme of this year’s event is Untangling the Mess and Making Sense of Workplace Laws and Regulations.
Hantz Named to Firm Management Committee
Sheehan Phinney shareholder Anna Barbara (Bobbie) Hantz has been named to the firm’s five person management committee as the ‘At-Large’ member, effective immediately. Sheehan Phinney’s Management Committee oversees the administrative and business functions and strategic planning initiatives for the firm’s four regional offices and 60+ lawyers.
