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Edward Clement Sweeney
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Biography
Edward C. Sweeney is a partner at Wusinich & Brogan and has been engaging for the last twenty years in civil litigation and dispensing legal counsel. His practice is mainly a trial practice with focus in employment/labor law, disability coverage issues, and auto/personal injury. A major focus of his practice is to litigate major civil death and injury cases, including defective intersection, construction site accident cases, and work injury cases. Lately, he has pursued several FMLA, ADA, and wrongful discharge based on retaliation for protected activity like reporting discrimination or filing a work injury.
Mr. Sweeney clerked for the Hon. James R, Cavanaugh of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of the prestigious University of Chicago Law School and graduated with highest honors from La Salle University. He is a St. Joseph's Prep graduate.
Mr. Sweeney is not only a litigator, but has been a part time Solicitor for various independent offices in Chester County, including the Office of the Prothonotary, the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, and the dual Offices of the Register of Wills and Orphans' Court.
He is active in local public affairs and in his church. He has served several terms on the Tredyffrin Planning Commission. He is on the Parish Council of St. Isaac Jogues and is active in the SIJ Knights of Columbus. He is a leader in the Chester County Red Mass, and was one of its original founders.
Mr. Sweeney has published scholarly articles on various legal topics and has lectured on them.
Wusinich & Brogan and Mr. Sweeney are proud to serve you as your attorneys. Wusinich & Brogan has earned a reputation for serving our clients vigourously, competently, and with integrity and compassion. We take seriously our committment to Justice and hope to bring you the best possible result.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 250-400 per hour
Contingency
25%-33%
Payment Methods
- Check
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 33 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Offices Of Wusinich & Brogan
537 West Uwchlan Avenue Suite 200, Downingtown, PA, 19335
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Edward Clement Sweeney's Reviews
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Posted by Michelle | April 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney
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Great lawyer in Chester County
Mr. Edward Sweeney is an amazing lawyer. He is on top of things, has a lot of knowledge, and knows what’s best for his clients! I would recommend him to anyone who needs a lawyer!
Posted by Yolanda | February 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Short Term Disability (STD) Appeal
My STD benefits was denied because a major insurance company felt I can go back to work 6 weeks after a second surgery contrary to my doctor’s advice. I went to Ed Sweeney and he immediately took action before I left his office on the first visit. One month later, he won my case and the benefits ...
Posted by Khalid rajab | November 29, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Train of thought.
i love your train of thought. this is the best way to approach my case that i've heard in a long while.Not only gave a sense of silver lining on the horizon,you gave me hope. thank you so much for your honesty in my consulting my case.
Posted by Brenda | November 18, 2014
You will be in good hands with him.
Mr. Edward Sweeney is an excellent lawyer. He always: • Keep communication with me. • Informed me of status about my case • Gave me the guidance needed to make good decisions. I really valued it! And one of the key supports, he did prepare me in advance for the mediation (what to expect, how to ...
Posted by Kathy | October 4, 2012
Accused of Unemployment Fraud
Mr. Sweeney is a very knowledgeable, personable, and professional individual. He was always honest with me and was always available to answer my questions/concerns . Although I was extremely nervous through the proceedings, his confidence and experience helped to make me as comfortable as I could ...
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Experience
Honors
2001
Larry Simonsmeier DuPont Legal Writing Award, American Society of Pharmacy Law
1991
Legal Writing Competition (2nd place), Industrial Relations Law Journal at the University of California at Berkley Law School
1986
Maxima Cum Laude, La Salle University
1982
Christian Brothers' Scholarship, La Salle University
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Partner (previously worked here for 16 years), Wusinich & Brogan
2008 - 2011
Solicitor (Part Time), Office of the Chester County Register of Will and Orphans Court
2000 - 2016
Solicitor (Part Time), Office of the Chester County Recorder of Deeds
1996 - 2004
Solicitor (Part Time), Office of the Chester County Prothonotary
1991 - 1993
Pennsylvania Superior Court Clerkship, Chambers of the Hon. James R. Cavanaugh
Associations
2005 - Present
Third Circuit Bar AssociationMember
Chester County Bar Association
Member
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Member
Chester County Catholic Lawyers' Association
Member
Federal Bar Association (Eastern District of Pennsylvania chapter)
Member
Federal Bar Association (Middle District of Pennsylvania chapter)
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Medley v. County of Montgomery
NA
Root v. Keystone Helicopter Company
Murphy v. Rossi et al
Verdict for Murphys and attorneys fees awarded (no further dicussion will be made beyond what is publically available)
Hoffman v. W.C.A.B. (Acme Markets, Inc.)
Deborah Kuhn v. Prudential Ins. Co.
Judgment for Plaintiff
Richardson v. W.C.A.B. (American Surfpak)
remanded
Curran v. W.C.A.B. (Maxwell Industries)
successful
Education
1991
University of Chicago Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
La Salle University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1982
St. Joseph's Prep School
High School
Speaking Engagements
2016
Employment Law Section, CCBA, Lunch and Learn
Employment Case Intake from the Plaintiff and Defendant’s Perspective
2013
Municipal Law Section of CCBA, Lunch and Learn November 2013
Navagitating the Recorder of Deeds Office after Chesapeake Appalachia
2013
2013 Spring Bench Bar
Navigating Pennsylvania Recorder Of Deeds Offices after Chesapeake Appalachia
2001
Chester County Bar Association
The Basics of Pharmacy Law
2001
American Pharmaceutical Association Annual Meeting
The NABP Produces Mixed Results: A Legal and Clinical Analysis Concerning The Recent NABP Model Act and Rules Initiative Towards Pharmacy Technicians
1997
Chester County Bar Association
The Interrelation of Social Security with Workers' Compensation
1995
Brandywine Occupational Health
Substance Abuse Detection in the Workplace
Publications
2015
The Pennsylvania Lawyer
The Crucial Foundation
2013
Pennsylvania Law Weekly
Litigating the ERISA Disbility Case: Plaintiff's Perspective Part I
2013
Pennsylvania Law Weekly
Litigating the ERISA Disbility Case: Plaintiff's Perspective Part II
2013
Pennsylvania Law Weekly
A Plaintiff's Perspective of Separation and Settlement Agreements
2012
Pennsylvania Bar Association Quarterly
The Duty and Function of Pennsylvania Recorders of Deeds Offices and Chesapeake Appalachia, LLC v. Ginger Golden-The Final Piece of the Jigsaw Puzzle?
2005
Drug Liability: Liability, Analysis and Prevention (2nd Edition)
Chapter 47: The NABP Model Act and Rules Initiative Towards Pharmacy Technicians
2004
Pennsylvania Bar Association Quarterly
Essential Practice Rules and Concepts in Offices of the Prothonotary -- Part I & II
2002
Pennsylvania Bar Association Quarterly
The Workers' Compensation World Turned Upside Down: Testimony of Vocational Experts Declared Invalid
2001
Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Law Bulletin
Pharmacy Liability For Punitive Damages May Have Numerous Triggers
2001
American Society of Pharmacy Law
The NABP Produces Mixed Results: A Legal and Clinical Analysis Concerning The Recent NABP Model Act and Rule Initiative Towards Pharmacy Technicians
2000
Pennsylvania Bar Association Quarterly
Pharmacy Liability for Punitive Damages--Pennsylvania Practice Pointers
1991
University of California Industrial Relations Law Journal
Dodging the Supremacy Clause Bullet: Do State Successor Statutes Survive Federal Labor Law Preemption
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I sue the car company if my airbags didn't deploy in a accident? My vehicles front bumper was affected and my jeep flipped.
11 Aug 2018
Q&A
Can Hartford Long-term disability ask and/or require me to hand over my SSDI backpay reward if they denied me a year ago?
05 Aug 2018
Q&A
If my Dr refuses to fill out my FMLA due to a miscarriage, can that Dr get in any legal trouble?
31 Jul 2018