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Timothy D. Sheffey
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Timothy D. Sheffey
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Lebanon, PA

Tim is an attorney at Barley Snyder with more than 45 years of experience concentrating his practice in Trusts & Estates and Real Estate law. 

In his estate planning and administration practice, Tim enjoys helping clients by working with compassion and building trusted relationships. He regularly guides clients through the estate planning process, preparing fiduciary documents, preparing and maintaining updated wills as well as creating powers of attorney and trusts including special needs trusts for families. His detailed approach helps him create comprehensive plans for clients and their unique needs. Serving his ultimate vocation, Tim understands the importance of thoughtfully helping his clients navigate the estate planning/administration process during what can be a very difficult time of their lives. He also works closely with attorneys in Barley Snyder’s Business Practice Group to help business owners develop transition and succession plans.

In his real estate practice, Tim guides clients through refinancing transactions, the purchase and sale of real estate, and setting up business structures. As a licensed title agent, he actively searches for liens to ensure good title. In addition, Tim has substantial experience representing municipalities. He has represented municipalities and school districts in Lebanon and acted as labor solicitor for the county for 38 years. Furthermore, Tim has experience handling labor and employment matters in the public sector, representing schools, municipalities and unions on both union and management sides. 

Born and raised in Lebanon, Tim has strong community ties. He is the original member and chair of Lebanon County Agricultural Land Preservation Board. He is an active volunteer with Cornwall Manor, previously serving as chair of its board of trustees and its foundation committee. Tim received his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania and earned his juris doctor degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.

MEMBERSHIPS
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association
  • Lebanon County Bar Association
Timothy D. Sheffey
Education
  • University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D.
  • University of Pennsylvania, B.A.
Admissions
  • Pennsylvania
  • United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
  • Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Community Involvement
Lebanon County Agricultural Land Preservation Board

Original member and Chair

Cornwall Manor

Volunteer and former Chair of Board of Trustees and Foundation Committee

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