John J Sweeney

John J Sweeney

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 40 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Ridgefield, CT
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law, Business, Probate

90 Grove Street, Suite 2, Ridgefield, CT

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 40%

John helps arrange your affairs so your property will be transferred smoothly and properly when the time comes. He ensures you are in control and protects your spouse and your children. He maximizes your assets and minimizes the cost.

31 years

40%
Elder Law 30%

Elder Lawyers help seniors and their families solve the problems that are unique to aging. These problems include Medicaid planning, Social Security, and Veterans Benefits. Also, Estate Planning including health care directives, powers of attorney, conservatorships, wills, trusts, living wills, revocable living trusts, administering an estate, investments, insurance, estate taxes, and income taxes. Also, planning for long-term care and resident rights in long-term care facilities.

21 years

30%
Business 20%

John solves problems for small and medium sized local businesses in Connecticut and New York. He helps corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships. He enjoys helping entrepreneurs and businessmen. John addresses business issues from from start-up to sale. He solves issues related to succession planning and other transitional events. In between, he addresses the operational issues.

42 years

20%
Probate 10%

John probates wills and adminsters trusts to help families navigate the complex process seamlessly.

21 years

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 12 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 32 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1993

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 40 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1986

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Sweeney Legal, LLC

90 Grove Street, Suite 2, Ridgefield, CT, 06877

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John J Sweeney's Reviews

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10 Client Reviews

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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...ently gives me options to do things myself or to have him do them for me and what the pricing is. He keeps my family financially in balance because he helps with the big picture as well as the more detailed issues.

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...ople I've ever met and I could not be happier with the help he's provided.

Posted by Jean | August 02, 2015 | Estate Planning

Elder Law Ridgefield Connecticut

John is my go to lawyer with estate planning and elder law questions. He is amazing at the depth of his knowledge and generosity in sharing not only the law but the practical solutions to solve the issue at hand. His tax background is invaluable in resolving family issues for future generations. H...e is fair in his billing and a valuable person to have relationship with for tax questions, estate planning and elder law decisions. I highly recommend him.

Posted by Raymond | July 28, 2015 | Elder Law

Excellent knowledge and outstanding service.

John is a great Lawyer! I recently had several issues with aging parents and the legal/ care issues that come with that situation. It was great to have John's knowledge and insight to those problems. I know feel we have a much better understanding and plan for my aging parents. Thanks John! I wo...uld highly recommend John for any legal services that you may be considering him for!

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Scott Williams

Elder law lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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"

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

1982

Corporate, Pace Law School

Work Experience

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

Associations

2015 - Present

Connecticut Bar Association

2013 - Present

ElderCounsel

1990 - Present

US Tax Court

Admitted to Practice

1990 - Present

US Claims Court

Admitted to Practice

1990 - Present

Southern District of NY

Admitted to Practice

1986 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

1983 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Medicaid Planning

Assets maximized and care optimized

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Education

1988

New York University

LL.M - Master of Laws

1982

Pace University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

Arizona State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2009

Various Conferences

International Tax

Publications

1984

Taxation for Accountants Avoiding Family Attribution Rules on Redemptions

1984

Taxation for Lawyers Avoiding Family Attribution Rules on Redemptions

Languages

English

Activity

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