Peter Michael Sweeny

Peter Michael Sweeny
Experience 4.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (15%-20%)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

  • Peter M. Sweeny, Esquire, P.C.
    540 Fort Evans Road, N.E.
    Suite 202
    Leesburg, VA 20176
    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

“The Best of the Best”

Posted by: Kara, 9 months ago.

Client Review: My husband and I hired Mr. Sweeny in December 2011 to handle his worker's comp case. We had been referred to him by another local attorney and saw... more
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5 star rating

“Lawyer for Workmens Comp.”

Posted by: Christina, almost 2 years 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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Peer Endorsements

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1 endorsement


Michele Susan Lewane

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Michele Lewane , Richmond (VA), 3 months ago

Résumé

 

License

37 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 11/29/2012
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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: 63 Legal Answers
2 Best Answers - chosen by asker
23 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
11 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 1 Legal Guide
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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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