About Peter
Biography
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.")
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
50 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
15%-20%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in District of Columbia for 48 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1977
No misconduct found
Licensed in Virginia for 50 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1976
No misconduct found
Location
Peter M. Sweeny, Esquire, P.C.
P.O. Box 4080, Leesburg, VA, 20177
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Peter Michael Sweeny's Reviews
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4 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Brain Injury
Posted by Kathleen | November 24, 2009 | Brain Injury
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...
Peter Michael Sweeny's Lawyer Endorsements
"One of the Top Claimant's Attorneys in Virginia!"
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2010
Workers' Compensation Notable People 2009, Larson's National Worker's Compensation Advisory Board
1986
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1986 - 1989
, Thacher Swiger Sweeny & Day
1984 - 1986
Partner, Ashcraft & Gerel
Associations
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
Sample of Legal Cases
Affirmed for the injured worker.
Education
1974
JD - Juris Doctor
1971
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
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
Publications
2004
1990
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
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