Owen J. McClain

Owen J. McClain is a shareholder at Sheehey Furlong & Behm in Burlington, Vermont. His practice includes civil litigation, administrative litigation, construction law, contract disputes, energy matters, and regulated industries. He represents corporate teams and individual Vermonters in state and federal forums, bringing a direct and collaborative approach to legal issues that affect businesses, projects, utilities, and personal interests.

Owen earned a J.D. from Vermont Law School and a B.A. from St. John’s College in Annapolis. Before entering private practice, he clerked for the Vermont Superior Court and completed legal work with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Vermont Supreme Court, and Executive Office of the Vermont Governor. His education and early public-sector experience support his work in litigation, construction, and regulated industries.

Owen has represented major Vermont construction firms and public utilities in matters involving False Claims Act defense, breach of contract claims, settlements, jobsite safety, VOSHA and OSHA issues, and utility regulation. His energy work includes corporate compliance, administrative regulation, ratemaking, energy siting, PURPA issues, renewable energy projects, and proceedings before agencies such as the Vermont Public Utility Commission and Department of Public Service.

Owen J. McClain has been recognized in New England Super Lawyers Rising Stars for Energy & Resources law since 2020. He is admitted in Vermont and participates in professional and community organizations, including the Vermont Bar Association and American Bar Association. His combined construction, litigation, and energy experience helps clients address disputes, regulatory obligations, and project-related risks with practical legal guidance before Vermont courts and agencies.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Sheehey Furlong & Behm P.C.
• Member, Vermont Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Board Member, United Way of Northwest Vermont
• Professional Affiliate Member, Associated General Contractors of Vermont

Licensed State

• Vermont

Education

• Vermont Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• St. John’s College (Annapolis)
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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