Brendan H. Buschman

        Partner

        Brendan works closely with clients to create thoughtful, personalized estate plans that protect their assets and achieve their long-term goals.

        Brendan focuses his practice on estate planning, estate and trust administration and tax planning. He also advises fiduciaries and individuals on all aspects of trust and estate administration and limiting tax exposure, including the preparation of sophisticated estate tax returns, gift tax returns, and fiduciary and individual income tax returns.

        Prior to joining Verrill, Brendan was a partner at a boutique trusts and estates firm in Stamford, Connecticut, and he previously practiced at a midsize firm in White Plains, New York. After graduating from college, he was a Fulbright Teaching Assistant in Germany and spent ten years teaching in New York schools. A lifelong hiker, Brendan is currently President of the Board of the Adirondack Trail Improvement Society in Keene Valley, New York, a non-profit organization dedicated to outdoor education and trail improvement and preservation. Brendan currently lives in Bedford, New York, with his wife and three sons.

        Services/Industries

        Education

        • Brooklyn Law School (J.D.)
        • Manhattanville College (MAT)
        • City University of New York/Hunter College (B.A.)

        Bar Admissions

        • Connecticut
        • New York
        • Florida

        Memberships

        • Estate Planning Council of Fairfield County, CT
        • Fairfield County Bar Association
        • Connecticut Bar Association
        • Westchester County Bar Association
        • New York State Bar Association
        • Greenwich Bar Association
        Events
        When: August 26, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm ET
        Location: Webcast

        Firm Highlights

        Blog

        Phil Bartlett to Step Down as Chair of the Maine Public Utilities Commission

        On September 15, 2026, Governor Janet Mills announced that Phil Bartlett will step down as Chair of the Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC)...
        Published Works

        Jay McCormack and Michael Fee Co-Author AHLA Article on Skin Substitute Enforcement Trends

        Verrill Partners Jay McCormack and Michael Fee co-authored an article for the American Health Law Association's Fraud and Abuse Practice Group...
        Press Releases

        Verrill Welcomes Health Care & Life Sciences Attorney Elpida Velmahos

        BOSTON, Massachusetts – Verrill is pleased to announce that Elpida Velmahos has joined the firm’s Health Care & Life Sciences Group as an...
        Press Releases

        Verrill Welcomes Litigation & Trial Attorney Emma Pooler

        PORTLAND, Maine – Verrill is pleased to announce that Emma Pooler has joined the firm’s Litigation & Trial Group as an Associate, resident in...
        Published Works

        Four Verrill Attorneys Co-Author Massachusetts Trends and Developments Chapter for Chambers and Partners Child Relocation 2026 Guide

        Verrill attorneys Mary H. Schmidt, Rachel A. Deering, Hannah R. Zukoff, and Mariah G. Tappan co-authored the “Trends and Developments” chapter...
        Blog

        A New Protected Class in Maine: Holders of Final Protection Orders

        In the lead-up to Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, employers may be taking a closer look at how their policies and practices respond to...
        Alerts and Newsletters

        Verrill Secures SJC Victory for Boston Legacy FC in White Stadium Litigation

        Verrill has secured a significant appellate victory for Boston Legacy FC in the litigation challenging the redevelopment of White Stadium in...
        Blog

        Hurry Up and Wait

        This is the third in a series of Verrill blog posts on Maine’s packaging extended producer responsibility (“EPR”) law[1]. In July we reported...
        Media Mentions

        Robert Keach Discusses First Brands Chapter 11 Case in Law360

        Verrill attorney Robert Keach was recently quoted in a Law360 article examining the rejection of First Brands Group's Chapter 11 plan and the...
        Media Mentions

        Cybersecurity and AI Governance: Scott Anderson Featured in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

        Verrill Managing Partner Scott Anderson was recently featured in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly discussing how law firms can build attorney buy-in for...
        Blog

        Section 530A Account Update: ERISA Status of Trump Accounts

        The Department of Labor has issued important guidance addressing whether employer programs that permit contributions to Section 530A accounts (and...
        Press Releases

        97 Verrill Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® 2027, Including Four Named Lawyers of the Year

        AUGUSTA, Maine, BANGOR, Maine, BOSTON, Mass., PORTLAND, Maine, and WESTPORT, Conn., (August 20, 2026) – Verrill is proud to announce that 97...