Atty. Christopher J. Sheehy
Chris, a co-founding partner of the Firm, received his undergraduate degree from Binghamton University and his law degree in May 1990 from Fordham University School of Law, where he was a member of the Fordham International Law Journal. Chris has been admitted to practice in New York since 1991.
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Christopher J. Sheehy is a Partner based in East Meadow, New York, practicing at Samaan Sheehy & Gillespie, LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on business, construction, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1991), Massachusetts (1991), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1991), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1995). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 1990) and State University of New York at Binghamton (B.S., 1987). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in East Meadow, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Chris, a co-founding partner of the Firm, received his undergraduate degree from Binghamton University and his law degree in May 1990 from Fordham University School of Law, where he was a member of the Fordham International Law Journal
- Chris has been admitted to practice in New York since 1991
- He is also admitted to the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York
- Chris became associated with the firm of Westermann & Tryon in 1991, and a partner in January 1998
- In 1998, Chris co-founded Westermann Hamilton & Sheehy
- Chris has focused his practice in the areas of construction, surety, employment and general liability
- Chris has conducted trials and hearings involving breach of contract, unfair competition, the Uniform Commercial Code and other matters
- Member, Fordham University Law Journal, 1989-1990
- Contributor, New York Construction Law: What Do You Do When...? , National Business Institute, 1996
- Co-Author and Presenter, "A Surety's Guide to Financing: Point, Counterpoint," ABA Fidelity and Surety Law Committee, 1999
- Speaker, Proposed Amendment to Miller Act, New England Bond Claim Association Spring Luncheon
Published Works
"A Surety's Guide to Financing: Point, Counterpoint", (Co-Author), ABA Fidelity and Surety Law Committee, 1999 New York Construction Law: What Do You Do When...?, (Contributor), National Business Institute, 1996 Classes/Seminars Taught: "A Surety's Guide to Financing: Point, Counterpoint", ABA Fidelity and Surety Law Committee, 1999 Speaker, Proposed Amendment to Miller Act, New England Bond Claim Association Spring Luncheon
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in East Meadow are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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