Desmond Sheridan has practiced law in Greensboro since 1986. He formed the law firm of Isaacson Isaacson & Sheridan, LLP with Henry Isaacson and Marc Isaacson in 2000. Before law school, Desmond was a certified public accountant and practiced public accounting in Washington, DC. After beginning his career in the tax area, he has expanded his practice to include business transactions, corporations, limited liability companies and commercial real estate. Desmond is active in Temple Emanuel and other community organizations. He has authored a number of articles on tax and legal topics and has given numerous continuing education presentations to CPAs and attorneys. Most recently, Desmond presented a program on S corporations to over 200 CPAs at the North Carolina Association of CPA's annual Symposium.
Other Licensing
Certified Public Accountant, North Carolina
Community Activities
Carolina Theatre, Counsel (2006 - present)
Treasurer, Temple Emanuel (2010 - present)
Treasurer, Greensboro Housing Coalition (2011 - present)
Professional Honors
Named as a North Carolina Super Lawyer in Real Estate and to the North Carolina Legal Elite in the Taxation and Corporate areas; Also named to "Best Lawyers."
Martindale Hubbell's Top Peer Review Rating: AV
Education
Law School - University of North Carolina, J.D., with high honors, 1986; Order of the Coif; North Carolina Law Review
College - University of Florida (B.S., 1978; M.B.A., 1980)
Membership
North Carolina Bar Association (Member, Sections on Business Law, Real Property and Tax)
Member, Tax Section Council, 1997-2000
Greensboro Bar Association (Treasurer, 2005-2007)
American Bar Association (Member, Tax Section)
North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (Member Board of Directors, 1992-1995)
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Admissions
United States Supreme Court, 2009
United States Tax Court
Personal
Born Barbados, West Indies, November 2, 1957
Married to Ellen Sheridan, January 16, 1982
Member, Temple Emanuel