Miriam Sheehan has a broad based federal income tax practice that focuses on partnership taxation and taxation of exempt organizations.  Her practice has particular emphasis on the use of federal and state tax credits to promote development and financing of projects with significant community benefit.  She regularly provides tax advice to syndicators, developers, equity investors, community development entities, governmental authorities and lenders in transactions that use the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, the Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit, and the New Markets Tax Credit. 

Stephen Nolan and Miriam founded Nolan Sheehan Patten LLP in 2009 where Miriam served as a partner until her retirement in July of 2023. She continues to serve as Senior Counsel to the firm. Prior to founding NSP, Miriam was a partner and chair of the tax department at the Boston law firm of Hill & Barlow where she practiced from 1980 until 2003 and a partner at DLA Piper from 2003 to 2009.