About
Francis J. DiMora is an associate at Sheehey Furlong & Behm P.C. in Burlington, Vermont. He joined the firm in November 2024, and his practice spans civil and criminal lawsuits and disputes. His background includes law firm practice and judicial clerkships in Maine. He assists with disputes requiring factual analysis and legal preparation, bringing experience with advocacy and judicial review to matters affecting his clients’ rights and obligations.
Francis earned a J.D. from Vermont Law School and a B.A. in Political Science and Romance Languages and Literatures from Boston College. During law school, he interned for Chief Justice Paul L. Reiber of the Vermont Supreme Court and Judge Peter W. Hall of the Second Circuit. Legal study and judicial placements offer complementary perspectives on evaluating arguments and understanding the questions a court must decide.
Francis clerked for Chief Justice Valerie Stanfill of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court and for Chief Judge Lance E. Walker and former Chief Judge Jon D. Levy of the federal district court in Maine. Between clerkships, he practiced at a Maine law firm, litigating civil disputes and assisting clients facing financial distress. These roles gave him experience with contested matters in trial and appellate settings.
Francis J. DiMora spent nearly a decade working on international foreign assistance programs before becoming a lawyer. His work included programs concerning public services and environmental governance in Latin America. He is admitted in Maine, Vermont, and the federal district courts of both states. His career brings a broader institutional perspective to litigation, where organizing information and identifying central legal questions are important parts of preparing a case.
Law Office Affiliations
- Attorney, Sheehey Furlong & Behm P.C.
- Member, Maine State Bar Association
- Member, Vermont Bar Association
Licensed State
- Maine
- Vermont
Education
- Vermont Law School
Juris Doctor (JD) - Boston College
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Awards & Badges
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Appeals
- Arbitration
- Litigation
- Business Litigation
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