Diane M. McCarthy

Diane McCarthy joined Sheehey Furlong & Behm in 1997 and is a principal of the firm. She advises and represents clients in the purchase and sale of commercial real estate, leasing, and other real estate-related matters. Diane also advises clients in connection with business organizational matters, including the formation, dissolution, purchase, and sale of Vermont business enterprises. Diane is recognized by The Best Lawyers in America for her work in Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law, and Real Estate Law, and was recognized as the 2024 Burlington Lawyer of the Year for Banking and Finance Law by The Best Lawyers in America. Additionally, she has been recognized since 2020 by New England Super Lawyers for her work in Real Estate Law. Notable Representations: Shepherded the opening and closing of bank branch offices through FDIC and State regulatory processes Represent owners in connection with redevelopment of leasing of mixed use shopping centers and industrial buildings Represent clients in acquisition and financing of senior housing developments Represented the lead participating broadcaster in the relocation of consolidated broadcast towers on Vermont’s highest mountain