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Sophisticated Advice in Elder, Wills, Estates, Trusts, Business and Tax Law Law with personal attention, empathy and understanding.
Elder, Wills, Estates, Trusts, Medicaid, Social Security, Special Needs
John helps Seniors and their families with the unique problems of Aging.
John helps Seniors understand the special legal considerations and issues they encounter and helps them, along with their families, work through these issues with expertise, care, and compassion. He encompasses Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning, Special Needs, Social Security for a comprehensive plan to protect your assets and ensure you are in control.
Business Law
John solves problems for small and medium sized Businesses.
He helps them resolve the day to day issues they encounter and the special issues which arise on start-up and sale. He drafts and reviews contracts. He resolves disputes with vendors and contractors. He advises on employee issues. He will ensure you protect your intellectual property. He forms companies and ensures you have the best legal structure. In the end, he will dissolve and liquidate your company properly so there are not lingering loose ends.
Tax Law
John solves tax problems for businesses and individuals. He guides you through the myriad confusing taxes and helps to minimize them all. He also helps out people with delnquent taxes and unfiled returns.
You are the Focus
When you are John's client, your needs are his top priority.
Throughout the process, you will always know a dedicated attorney is working hard for you. The most rewarding part of his job is not receiving professional accolades, it is helping you resolve a difficult family matter with in a caring and compassionate way.
John's goal is to provide practical, honest, and efficient advice which takes into account the special needs of people and their families.
With 30 years’ experience, he has the judgment and history to guide you on the right path.
He blends the Law, People, Families, and Business.
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Chat withState: Connecticut
Acquired: 2013
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State: New York
Acquired: 1993
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State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1986
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90 Grove Street, Suite 2, Ridgefield, CT, 06877
10 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | 5 stars
Posted by Joel | December 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business
Principal
I hired John to review a fairly complex matter related to my business. He demonstrated a clear understanding of the issues and helped me quickly navigate through the situation. He's smart, efficient and a pleasure to work with.
Posted by Alexander | December 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Tremendous Lawyer
John Sweeney is efficient, fast, and a great writer. He gets things done in a timely manner.
Posted by Jean | December 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Tax
Fabulous Tax & Estate Planning Attorney
My first call on all tax and estate matters is John Sweeney @SweeneyLegal. He has walked me through setting up an LLC. He has reviewed the various options with me and what the tax implications are. He is a no fuss no muss attorney that is very conscious of my time and the impact on cost. He consist...
Posted by Jack | December 17, 2017 | Business
Corporate planning
John helped me approach building my company from an extremely knowledgeable standpoint. Every question I had, he had an answer to. After meeting with him a few times, we pieced together an extremely comprehensive plan that I'm super proud of. John is truly one of the most intelligent and committed pe...
Posted by Trish | December 17, 2017 | Elder Law
Excellent Lawyer
My mother is in her 80’s and John Sweeney is the lawyer I go to for advice regarding her care. When you think of all the complexities associated with someone of advanced age, it’s nice to have someone to go to who can simplify it all and help you navigate through any possible difficulties so your fo...
"I endorse this lawyer. I have know John for years. He has a first class analytical mind. He knows how to solve problems. He is a compassionate caring person. An outstanding lawyer"
Workers compensation lawyer
1982
Corporate, Pace Law School
2012 - Present
Attorney, Sweeney Legal, LLC
2009 - 2012
VP Director of Tax, Hanover Insurance Company
2005 - 2008
General Counsel and CFO, Longevity Alliance, Inc.
2004 - 2005
CFO, NY Liquidation Bureau
1997 - 2002
Tax Director and CFO, ING and Aetna Internatioanal
1982 - 1982
Intern, Bankruptcy Court
1981 - 1982
Adjunct Professor, Mercy College
1981 - 1981
Internship, Securities & Exchange Commission
2015 - Present
Connecticut Bar Association
2013 - Present
ElderCounsel
1990 - Present
US Tax CourtAdmitted to Practice
1990 - Present
US Claims CourtAdmitted to Practice
1990 - Present
Southern District of NYAdmitted to Practice
1986 - Present
District of Columbia Bar
1983 - Present
New York State Bar Association
Assets maximized and care optimized
1988
LL.M - Master of Laws
1982
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
BS - Bachelor of Science
2009
International Tax
2018
2017
2017
2017
1984
1984
English
Legal Answers
How do I go about gaining control over my mother and all her assets?
07 Jul 2021
How to get power of attorney when the person is not of sound mind.?
11 Apr 2018
Can my mother son ( step-brother) inherit our late father's estate if we don't want him to?
29 Mar 2015