John Sheehan

I am proud to be a part of the excellent team of trial attorneys at The Barnes Firm. 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. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees John Sheehan included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Best Lawyers in America (Recognized since 2023) Million Dollar Advocates Forum Other Sources of Feedback About John Sheehan Included on the 2021Southern California Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2013 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list

• Attorney

• Hellerer, Cuomo & O’Connor, Trial Attorney, 1999 - 2002
• The Erie Group of Companies, General Counsel, 1998 - Present
• Law Offices of John A. Sheehan, Trial Attorney, 1991 - 1997
• Hoseit & Koelewyn, Trial Attorney, 1990 - 1991
• VanTassell & Fornasero, Trial Attorney, 1988 - 1989

• $2.8 Million for man injured in a bus accident
• $2 Million for man injured in farming accident
• $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
• $495,000 for a man hurt in a slip and fall
• $490,000 for a man hurt in a car accident
• $485,000 for a man injured in a trip and fall at a restaurant
• $475,000 for a man hurt in a car accident
• $400,000 for a man hurt in a car accident
• $350,000 for a woman injured by a municipal 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

• Youth Hockey Coach, 1988 - 1997

• New York
• California, 1988

• Erie County Bar Association
• The State Bar of California