Atty. Vanessa M Sheehan

Atty. Vanessa M Sheehan

Vanessa M Sheehan is a lawyer practicing education, municipal, employment law and 1 other area of law. Vanessa received a B.A. degree from State University of New York in 1970, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Smithtown Smithtown 49 yrs experience 49 year
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About Vanessa M Sheehan at a glance

Vanessa M Sheehan is a Member based in Smithtown, New York, practicing at Law Offices of Vanessa M. Sheehan. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on employment, ssd, and education. Admitted to practice in New York (1977), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1977), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1977), and Florida (1977). Educated at St. John's University (J.D., 1976) and State University of New York (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Director, 1983-1986) The Florida Bar New York Women's Bar Association New York State Association of School Attorneys (Director, 1989—, Suffolk County Bar Association. Serands clients in Smithtown, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Vanessa M Sheehan is a lawyer practicing education, municipal, employment law and 1 other area of law
  • Vanessa received a B.A. degree from State University of New York in 1970, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Vanessa practices at Law Offices of Vanessa M. Sheehan in Smithtown, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Vanessa M Sheehan's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Vanessa M Sheehan is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in New York →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

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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 Smithtown 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 Vanessa M Sheehan

Where is Vanessa M Sheehan's law office located?
Vanessa M Sheehan's law practice is located in Smithtown, New York. The firm is Law Offices of Vanessa M. Sheehan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Vanessa M Sheehan handle?
Vanessa M Sheehan focuses on employment, ssd, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Vanessa M Sheehan practiced law?
Vanessa M Sheehan has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Vanessa M Sheehan go to law school?
Vanessa M Sheehan earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1970).
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What awards or recognition has Vanessa M Sheehan received?
Vanessa M Sheehan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
St. John's University
- 1976
B.A.
State University of New York
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1977
Florida
Admitted: 1977

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