Atty. Dennis P. Sheehan

Atty. Dennis P. Sheehan

Dennis P. Sheehan has more than 30 years of experience in civil litigation and labor and employment matters.

Binghamton Binghamton 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About Dennis P. Sheehan at a glance

Dennis P. Sheehan is a Special Counsel based in Binghamton, New York, practicing at Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on residential, employment, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York United States District Court, Northern District of New York United States Court of Appeals (1977). Educated at Gonzaga University School of Law (J.D., 1976) and Canisius College (B.A. Cornell, 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Past President) •New York State Bar Association (Labor and Employment and Trial Lawyers Sections, Professional Memberships •American Bar Association •Broome County Bar Association. Serands clients in Binghamton, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Dennis P. Sheehan has more than 30 years of experience in civil litigation and labor and employment matters
  • Dennis also has extensive experience prosecuting and defending personal injury cases, and represents clients in complicated commercial and contract matters
  • Dennis’s experience with labor and employment matters includes providing representation in union and management disputes, human rights claims, and employee discipline and contract matters
  • In the civil litigation arena, his experience includes defending all types of claims brought against insurance companies by policy holders and by third parties
  • The labor cases that Dennis has handled have brought him before the National Labor Relations Board, the New York State Public Employment Relations Board, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the New York State Division of Human Rights, and both federal and New York State courts
  • Dennis is a past president of the Broome County Bar Association, and has also served as a member of its Board of Directors along with many of its committees, including its Grievance Committee, of which he is a current member
  • He has also served the New York State Bar Association, as a delegate to its House of Delegates representing the Broome County Bar Association, and as a member of the New York Conference of Bar Leaders
  • Dennis also serves as a lecturer for the Broome County Bar Association’s Continuing Legal Education Program on such topics as ethics, civil litigation issues and employment law
  • Additionally, for a number of years, Dennis has volunteered his services to the courts serving as an arbitrator for the Sixth Judicial District’s arbitration program resolving attorney/client fee disputes
  • Dennis was born and raised in Binghamton and has been actively involved in his community, including serving as the President of Catholic Charities of Broome County and, for more than 25 years, being an active member of its Board of Directors
  • He has been honored with the designation of Member Emeritus
  • He has also served as a member of the Board of Directors of Catholic Charities of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse and Broome County Catholic Youth Organization
  • Dennis also greatly enjoyed his time as a youth basketball, baseball and soccer coach with his local civic association

Practice Areas Explained

Dennis P. Sheehan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dennis P. Sheehan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Residential Real Estate

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Employment Law

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Real Estate Law

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Civil Litigation

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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 Binghamton 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Dennis P. Sheehan

Where is Dennis P. Sheehan's law office located?
Dennis P. Sheehan's law practice is located in Binghamton, New York. The firm is Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dennis P. Sheehan handle?
Dennis P. Sheehan focuses on residential, employment, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Dennis P. Sheehan practiced law?
Dennis P. Sheehan has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Dennis P. Sheehan go to law school?
Dennis P. Sheehan earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A. Cornell, 1971).
How can I contact Dennis P. Sheehan for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Dennis P. Sheehan received?
Dennis P. Sheehan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Gonzaga University School of Law
- 1976
B.A. Cornell
Canisius College
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York United States District Court, Northern District of New York United States Court of Appeals
Admitted: 1977

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