Overview

Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA is a business law firm serving clients throughout New England, with offices in Boston, Massachusetts; Concord, Manchester and Portsmouth, New Hampshire; and White River Junction, Vermont. The firm works with businesses, institutions and individuals on a wide range of legal matters that influence the region’s economic and civic landscape. Its attorneys counsel clients at every stage of growth, from early formation and financing to complex transactions, regulatory concerns and dispute resolution.

The firm advises clients across many areas of law, including corporate matters, mergers and acquisitions, commercial finance, real estate, labor and employment, intellectual property, tax, environmental and health care law. Its litigation team represents clients in commercial disputes, insurance matters, land use and zoning cases, labor and employment conflicts and intellectual property disputes. Attorneys also work with closely held companies, family businesses, nonprofit organizations and venture-backed companies as they address legal and operational challenges.

At Sheehan, we understand that legal needs differ from one client to the next. Our attorneys work closely with clients to understand their business objectives and priorities, allowing us to provide practical guidance and strategies that align with those goals.

Clients often turn to Sheehan because of the relationships the firm has built within the business community and its longstanding presence in the region. With offices across New Hampshire, Vermont and Massachusetts, along with modern technology that supports collaboration and communication, the firm is well positioned to assist clients wherever they operate.

Sheehan is also a member of Lex Mundi, an international association of independent law firms that connects member firms to legal resources and relationships around the world.

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Practice Areas:
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
34

Rankings

Regional

Boston

Tier
1
Boston
Commercial Finance Law
Tier
1
Boston
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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2
Boston
Commercial Litigation
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2
Boston
Corporate Law
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2
Boston
Real Estate Law
Tier
3
Boston
Employment Law - Management

Rankings

Regional

Boston

Tier
1
Boston
Commercial Finance Law
Tier
1
Boston
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier
2
Boston
Commercial Litigation
Tier
2
Boston
Corporate Law
Tier
2
Boston
Real Estate Law
Tier
3
Boston
Employment Law - Management

Concord

Tier
1
Concord
Energy Law
Tier
1
Concord
Environmental Law

Manchester

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1
Manchester
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier
1
Manchester
Bet-the-Company Litigation
Tier
1
Manchester
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Tier
1
Manchester
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
Tier
1
Manchester
Commercial Finance Law
Tier
1
Manchester
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Manchester
Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
Tier
1
Manchester
Corporate Law
Tier
1
Manchester
Elder Law
Tier
1
Manchester
Employment Law - Individuals
Tier
1
Manchester
Employment Law - Management
Tier
1
Manchester
Environmental Law
Tier
1
Manchester
Health Care Law
Tier
1
Manchester
Labor Law - Management
Tier
1
Manchester
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Tier
1
Manchester
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier
1
Manchester
Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
Tier
1
Manchester
Litigation and Controversy - Tax
Tier
1
Manchester
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Tier
1
Manchester
Nonprofit / Charities Law
Tier
1
Manchester
Real Estate Law
Tier
1
Manchester
Tax Law
Tier
1
Manchester
Trademark Law
Tier
2
Manchester
Copyright Law
Tier
2
Manchester
Litigation - Insurance
Tier
2
Manchester
Mediation
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2
Manchester
Trusts and Estates
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2
Manchester
Venture Capital Law

Practice Areas

Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 29 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
  • Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
  • Commercial Finance Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
  • Copyright Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Employment Law - Individuals
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Energy Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Health Care Law
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Labor and Employment Law - Management
  • Labor Law - Management
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Litigation - Insurance
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
  • Litigation and Controversy - Tax
  • Mediation
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Nonprofit / Charities Law
  • Real Estate Law
  • Securities / Capital Markets Law
  • Tax Law
  • Technology Law
  • Trademark Law
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Venture Capital Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA proudly has 34 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Offices & Contacts

Boston, MA
Concord, NH
Manchester, NH
Portsmouth, NH
White River Junction, VT
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