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Peter Michael Sweeny

Peter Michael Sweeny
Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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No professional misconduct found.

Overview

Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (15%-20%)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

  • Peter M. Sweeny, Esquire, P.C.
    803 Sycolin Road S.E.
    Suite 202
    Leesburg, VA 20175
    Office: 800-945-7051
    Office: 571-258-0900
    Fax: 571-258-1337
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Languages Spoken

  • English

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I have been representing workers injured in Virginia for over thirty years. With a statewide practice, I have represented firefighters in Fairfax, policemen... more

References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Lawyer for Workmens Comp.”

Posted by: Christina, 10 months ago.

Client Review: When I/we went thru a previous Workmens Comp. injury for my husband with a local lawyer, we were severely disappointed and dismayed. My Husband will... more
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5 star rating

“great lawyer”

Posted by: CALVIN, 10 months ago.

Client Review: REALLY A GREAT LAWYER VERY RESPONSIVE ,AND PERSONABLE AND I REALLY TRUST HIS KNOWLEGE IN MY CASE .
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Résumé

 

License

36 years since Peter Michael Sweeny was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Virginia Authorized to practice law 1976 10/09/2009
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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Thacher Swiger Sweeny & Day 1986–1989
Partner at Ashcraft & Gerel 1984–1986

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Seton Hall University School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1974
Georgetown University History BA - Bachelor of Arts 1971

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Workers' Compensation Notable People 2009 Larson's National Worker's Compensation Advisory Board 2010
AV Rating Martindale-Hubbell 1986

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Former Section Chair Virginia Trial Lawyers Association 1997-1998
Advisor Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission 1983-1984

Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 9
Answers: 41 Legal Answers
1 Best Answer - chosen by asker
9 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
6 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 1 Legal Guide
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Avoiding the Pitfalls of Vocational Rehabilitation in Virginia Workers' Compensation Cases Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Journal 2004
Workers' Compensation Case Finder-3 ed. Virginia Workers' Compensation Case Finder 1990

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Dealing With Case Managers & Vocational Rehabilitation Workers' Compensation Section Retreat 2010
Sweeny's Revenge Redux-Unilateral Cessation of Benefits Workers' Compensation Section Retreat 2009
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