I have been representing workers injured in Virginia for over thirty years. With a statewide practice, I have represented firefighters in Fairfax, policemen and policewomen in Alexandria, poultry workers in Harrisonburg, auto workers in Dublin, factory workers in Winchester, store workers in Richmond, oyster shuckers in Tappahannock, and construction workers in Loudoun, to name a few.
I have always worked hard for working people.
(And its "Sweeny," not "Sweeney.")
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Acquired: 1977
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Acquired: 1976
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P.O. Box 4080, Leesburg, VA, 20177
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Posted by Kara | August 14, 2012 | Workers Compensation
The Best of the Best
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 that he had rave reviews online. Needless to say, even with all the good things we had already heard about him, he exceeded our already high expectations....
Posted by Christina | August 10, 2011 | Workers Compensation
Lawyer for Workmens Comp.
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 never re-cover and never received any compensation. After his bitter recollection, I put my foot down and said I was going to follow through. He was not...
Posted by CALVIN | August 04, 2011
great lawyer
REALLY A GREAT LAWYER VERY RESPONSIVE ,AND PERSONABLE AND I REALLY TRUST HIS KNOWLEGE IN MY CASE .
Posted by Kathleen | November 24, 2009 | Workers Compensation
Workman's Compensation Attorney Extroadinaire
Mr. Sweeny wrote the book interpreting VA WC Law and knows it inside and out. Every available resource is thoughtfully examined and if appropriate and supported, used. No stone is left unturned. He gives 110% even when away from the area, he is reachable. Try that with your Dr.!! Every action he take...
"I endorse this lawyer. Peter at the top of his field in the area of worker's compensation. He is the lawyer other lawyers go to for advice."
"Peter is a battletested attorney who fights for his clients. In my years of practice, Peter has always been an invaluable resource to consult on difficult issues in workers’ compensation cases. His knowledge base is beyond tremendous and he focuses that background on strategically addressing the issues facing his clients to their benefit."
"I have worked with Mr. Sweeny in the past. I always feel comfortable referring workers' compensation cases to him. His work is of the highest quality and he has an extremely professional demeanor."
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2010
Workers' Compensation Notable People 2009, Larson's National Worker's Compensation Advisory Board
1986
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
1986 - 1989
, Thacher Swiger Sweeny & Day
1984 - 1986
Partner, Ashcraft & Gerel
2018 - Present
College of Workers' Compensation LawyersFellow
2015 - Present
Virginia Trial Attorney's Hall of FameInductee
2014 - Present
American Inns of CourtMaster of the Bench
1997 - 1998
Virginia Trial Lawyers AssociationFormer Section Chair
1983 - 1984
Virginia Workers' Compensation CommissionAdvisor
Affirmed for the injured worker.
1974
JD - Juris Doctor
1971
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2010
Dealing With Case Managers & Vocational Rehabilitation
2009
Sweeny's Revenge Redux-Unilateral Cessation of Benefits
2008
Responding to Employer's Applications for Hearing-Sweeny's Revenge
2004
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In Virginia, does workmans comp offer settlement if they assume injury isn't permanent?
21 Jan 2017
With this being a workmans comp case does this gofundme page have any affect on workmans comp at all?
06 Mar 2016
My case has reached MMI status. I am asking for compromise and release but is being ignored by the insurance company.
08 Oct 2015