Kevin A. Walsh

        Partner

        Kevin’s practice focuses on tax and business law advice for families and their business entities regarding structural, operational and transitional matters, including shareholder relations and succession planning.

        In addition, complementary to his tax and business law practice, Kevin provides estate and tax planning, including preparation of wills, trusts and related documents. He also represents individual and in­stitutional executors and trustees in the administration of estates and trusts in both Connecticut and New York.

        Services/Industries

        Education

        • St. John’s University School of Law (J.D.)
        • New York University School of Law (LLM – Tax)
        • Tulane University

        Public Service

        • Darien YMCA (Board Member, 1992-1998; President 1993-1995)
        • Family Centers, Inc., Board Member (since 1999; Executive Board since 2002)
        • Darien Land Trust (Trustee, 2008-2012)
        • Fairfield County Community Fund (Emeritus Professional Advisory Council Member since 2010)
        • Hospital for Special Surgery Wilson Society, Advisory Council (2015 to 2020)
        • Tokeneke Club Board of Governors (2016-2022)

        Bar Admissions

        • Connecticut
        • New York

        Court and Other Admissions

        • U.S. Tax Court

        Memberships

        • American Bar Association
        • Connecticut Bar Association

        Honors

        • Recipient, Helen Gratz Rockefeller Outstanding Volunteerism Award, Family Centers, Inc., 2004
        • Recipient, Lou Ferraro YMCA Excellence Award for service to the Greenwich YMCA, Greenwich YMCA, 2012
        • AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review RatingsTM

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        Publications & Presentations

        • Speaker at “Tax-Exempt Organizations in New York,” regarding IRS Intermediary Sanction Rules, White Plains, NY, September, 2001
        • Speaker before the Stamford, CT Society of Investment Analysts on Fiduciary Responsibilities of Investment Advisors under ERISA, May, 2002

        Firm Highlights

        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...
        Alerts and Newsletters

        SEC’s Proposed “Reg Crypto”: What Founders Need to Know

        Startup founders and emerging-growth companies have a number of options for raising capital under the federal securities laws, including Regulation D...
        Blog

        After 45 Years, the IRS Speaks on DCAP Nondiscrimination Testing – And It’s Good News

        Employers that provide a Dependent Care Assistance Program will be pleased to learn that for the first time in 45 years, the IRS has issued guidance...
        Media Mentions

        Robert Keach Discusses Bankruptcy Auction Strategy in Law360

        Verrill attorney Robert Keach spoke with Law360 article examining the complex bankruptcy auction process that resulted in the sale of 23 summer...
        Media Mentions

        Martha Gaythwaite Featured in Portland Press Herald Coverage of Sig Sauer Trial Victory

        Verrill attorney Martha Gaythwaite was highlighted in media coverage of a federal trial in Bangor involving firearm manufacturer Sig Sauer. As...
        Media Mentions

        Law360 Quotes Robert Keach on Senate Bill Affecting Small Business Restructurings

        Verrill attorney Robert Keach was recently quoted in a Law360 article discussing federal legislation that would permanently restore the $7.5 million...
        Alerts and Newsletters

        SAFEs and Preferred Stock – Key Deal Terms Every Founder Should Know

        SAFEs Before negotiating a term sheet for preferred stock, many early-stage companies, particularly at the seed stage, first raise capital through...
        Press Releases

        Verrill Welcomes Business Restructuring and Insolvency Attorney Nimra Tariq

        BOSTON, Massachusetts – Verrill is pleased to announce that Nimra Tariq has joined the firm’s Business Restructuring and Insolvency Group as an...
        Media Mentions

        Robert Keach Provides Commentary on First Brands Restructuring in Law360

        Verrill attorney Robert Keach was quoted in the Law360 article, "First Brands' Ch. 11 Plan Revives Angst Over Admin Claims," discussing First Brands...
        Press Releases

        Verrill Welcomes Construction Attorney Cassie Dufon

        PORTLAND, Maine – Verrill is pleased to welcome Cassie Dufon to the firm’s Construction Group as an Associate, resident in the firm’s Portland...
        Press Releases

        Verrill’s Wide-Ranging Private Wealth Law Practice Recognized in 2026 Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide

        BANGOR and PORTLAND, Maine and BOSTON, Mass. – Verrill attorneys Kenneth P. Brier, Anya F. Endsley, Kurt E. Klebe, Mary McQuillen, Nathaniel S....
        Blog

        Update on Status of Maine Packaging EPR

        In December 2024, Verrill published a blog post, Unwrapping Maine's Gift to the Environment: A New Packaging Stewardship Program Set to Launch in...