I am proud to be a part of the excellent team of trial attorneys at Cellino & Barnes.  I have represented injured persons since my admission to practice law in 1988 and have derived great satisfaction helping people in their time of need.  I relish the opportunity to zealously represent my clients whose lives have been adversely affected by the carelessness of others.

I have prosecuted cases against some of the country's biggest companies and insurance carriers.  I appreciate my role as my clients' champion when they face a "David versus Goliath" confrontation in their personal injury claim. 

I have found that success is dependent on 1) a focused, positive attitude, 2) disciplined preparation and 3) the relentless pursuit of the desired goal.  I approach the practice of law with these principles in mind.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts: 1982  Canisius College
• Juris Doctorate: 1987  McGeorge School of Law, Univ. of the Pacific
• Licensed to practice law in New York and California

Experience

• Trial Attorney - Cellino & Barnes (2003 - Present). Among the results I have achieved for my clients include: 
  • $1.2 Million for man hurt in car accident
  • $850,000 for a woman injured in a car accident
  • $818,500 for a woman hurt in series of 3 car accidents
  • $795,000 for a  woman hurt in a  car accident
  • $764,500 for a man hurt in a car accident
  • $750,000 for a woman hurt in a car accident
  • $500,000 for a man hurt in a car accident
  • $490,000 for a man hurt in a car accident
  • $485,000 for  man injured in a trip and fall at a restaurant
  • $475,000 for a man hurt in a car accident
  • $361,500 for a man hurt in a car accident
  • $350,000 for a woman hurt in a car accident
  • $345,000 for a woman injured by a snow plow
  • $335,000 for a woman hurt in a municipal bus accident
  • $300,000 for a man injured in a fall from a ladder
  • $300,000 for a man hurt in a car accident
• Trial Attorney - Hellerer, Cuomo & O’Connor (1999 – 2002)
• General Counsel - The Erie Group of Companies (1998)
• Trial Attorney - Law Offices of John A. Sheehan (1991 – 1997)
• Trial Attorney - Hoseit & Koelewyn (1990 – 1991)
• Trial Attorney - VanTassell & Fornasero (1988 – 1989)

Honors and Professional Organizations

• Erie County Bar Association
• The State Bar of California  

Community/Military Service

• Youth Hockey Coach (1988-1997)

Personal

• I live in West Seneca with my wife and daughter. 
• I enjoy running and cycling and the outdoor activities of hunting, fishing, hiking and camping.

[Attorney Sheehan represents victims who have been injured as a result of auto accidents, truck accidents,  construction accidents,  slip and falls, and more.]