Walter A. McCarthy
About Walter A. McCarthy
Walter A. McCarthy is a lawyer based in Burlington, VT and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2024. Walter A. McCarthy is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Burlington, Vermont
- Corporate Law
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Sheehey Furlong & Behm PC
Education: Albany Law School of Union University, J.D., graduated 2016
Location: Burlington, VT
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