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Sheehan Phinney Attorneys Recognized by Legal 500 City Elite for Litigation, Corporate and M&A, and Real Estate

(Boston, MA, Manchester, NH) – Sheehan Phinney is proud to announce the selection of nine attorneys for inclusion in the 2026 edition of Legal 500 City Elite for Boston and New England.

Legal 500 City Elite aims to highlight key lawyers operating at regional players across business centers in the United States. Notably, City Elite seeks to recognize key US lawyers outside global firms, opting to focus on those at regional powerhouses and are handling work at the top of the legal market in their respective cities, states, or regions. Research includes interviews with top practitioners, peer feedback, and evidence of key matters worked on by the ranked attorneys.

Sheehan Phinney’s nine attorneys recognized as Legal 500 City Elite for 2026 are:

Boston
Michael Lambert, Commercial Litigation
Charles Waters, Commercial Litigation

New England
Matt Benson, Corporate and M&A
James Cook, Corporate and M&A
Scott Ellison, Corporate and M&A
Jon Liland, Corporate and M&A
Colleen Lyons, Corporate and M&A
Margaret Probish, Real Estate
Kenneth Viscarello, Real Estate

 About the Firm

Sheehan Phinney is a preeminent law firm where nearly 90 years of trusted experience meets innovative forward-thinking and creative solutions in all areas of business law. Founded in 1937, Sheehan Phinney has grown to over 75 attorneys with five offices throughout New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Vermont, and is known for professional excellence, practical counsel, and commitment to both its clients and the communities it serves. Sheehan Phinney is the exclusive member in New Hampshire of Lex Mundi, the world’s leading association of premier independent law firms.