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

        • Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® under Tax Law in Westport, Connecticut (2024-2027)
        • 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

        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...