Brendan A Sweeney

Brendan A Sweeney

4.8
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 20 years

Real estate Lawyer at Fort Lauderdale, FL
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Construction & Development, Consumer Protection, Business

401 E. Las Olas Blvd., Suite 1400, Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 14 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 20 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2005

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

SWEENEY LAW, P.A.

401 E. Las Olas Blvd., Suite 1400, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301

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Brendan A Sweeney's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

74 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Compassion

Posted by anonymous | May 06, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Dedicated Representation

Attorney Brendan Sweeney and Attorney Hugh Mallen worked very hard work on our case regarding my late father and my mother. Protecting what little they have was incredibly important to our family, and Mr. Sweeney and Mr. Mallen treated this matter with the care and urgency it deserved. They helped u...s reach a resolution and finally put this difficult matter behind us

Posted by Daymel | February 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Construction & Development

Construction lien litigation

We are extremely grateful for the exceptional service and care Mr. Sweeney and Ms. Rabiah provided during our year-long battle with a construction lien on our property. We were wrongfully sued due to our roofing contractor's unpaid debts, and the situation worsened after the roofer's tragic passing, ...leaving us unfairly responsible. Throughout this stressful time, Mr. Sweeney and Ms. Rabiah offered expert legal advice and compassion. They were always available, attentive to our concerns, and worked diligently on our case. Thanks to their dedication, we reached a favorable settlement and can now move forward. We highly recommend their services and are forever thankful for their support.

Posted by Marta Bosmenier | February 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Construction lien lawsuit

No puedo expresar suficiente lo agradecidos que estamos con el excepcional servicio y cuidado que nos brindaron el Sr. Sweeney y la Sra. Rabiah durante nuestro largo proceso con un embargo de construcción en nuestra propiedad. Desde el principio, fuimos injustamente demandados debido a la falta de pa...go de nuestro contratista de techado a la empresa de materiales. Para empeorar las cosas, nuestro contratista falleció y se nos culpó injustamente de la deuda pendiente. Durante este tiempo tan estresante y difícil, el Sr. Sweeney y la Sra. Rabiah estuvieron a nuestro lado, brindándonos orientación legal experta y una gran compasión. Fueron muy atentos, siempre disponibles para resolver nuestras inquietudes y trabajaron incansablemente para manejar nuestro caso con gran cuidado. Gracias a su esfuerzo, logramos un acuerdo con el que estamos muy satisfechos. Ahora podemos dejar atrás este capítulo y seguir adelante con nuestras vidas. Estamos profundamente agradecidos por su profesionalismo y dedicación, y recomendamos sus servicios a quien necesite una representación legal competente y compasiva. Siempre les estaremos agradecidos.

Posted by Vern | February 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Construction lien lawsuit

I cannot express enough how grateful we are for the exceptional service and care provided by Mr. Sweeney and Ms. Rabiah during our year-long battle with a construction lien on our property. From the beginning, I a registered nurse and my fiancé a hard working and diligent fireman, were wrongfully tar...geted in a lawsuit stemming from our roofing contractor's failure to pay the materials company. To make matters worse, our roofer tragically passed away, and we were unfairly blamed and held responsible for the outstanding debt. Scared and unfamiliar with such a situation, we turned to Sweeney Law for guidance and representation. Throughout this incredibly stressful and uncertain time, Mr. Sweeney and Ms. Rabiah stood by us, offering not only expert legal guidance but also a level of compassion that truly made a difference. They were incredibly attentive, always available to address our concerns, and worked tirelessly to ensure our case was handled with the utmost care and precision. At times even providing us with their honest advice, even when it was hard to hear or accept. Their dedication to our case was clear, and we always felt supported, knowing they were fighting to protect our interests. Thanks to their hard work and commitment, we were able to finally reach a settlement that we are pleased with and not lose our home that we worked so hard for. We can now finally put this chapter behind us and move forward with our lives. We are deeply thankful for the professionalism and genuine care shown by Mr. Sweeney and Ms. Rabiah, and we highly recommend their services to anyone in need of skilled, compassionate legal representation. We will forever be grateful for everything they worked so hard for us to achieve.

Posted by Elizabeth | October 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly Recommend!

We were very happy with Sweeney Law, P.A. Working with them was a positive experience. Brendan, Rabiah and team were very professional and great advocates for us and helped us through a difficult process. They were patient and very knowledgable about the law as it related to our case.

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Brendan A Sweeney's Lawyer Endorsements

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Quentin Ballot-Lena

Consumer protection lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brendan Sweeney has always struck me by his extensive knowledge of the law and his devotion to the welfare of his clients. Truly one of the best in Broward County!"

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Austin Nowakowski

Business lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Excellent attorney that really has a passion for the law. I worked with him on a few matters when I was just out of law school and was very impressed with his knowledge and court room tact. Also, his team gave my Buckeye's a great present in 2002!"

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Gregory Nussbickel

Litigation lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Brendan is a very skilled and conscientious advocate."

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Iman Ghasri

Litigation lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jose Rodriguez

Litigation lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2018

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyer

2015

Up and Comer, Florida Legal Elite

2015

Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyer

2014

Up and Comer, Florida Legal Elite

2014

Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyer

Sample of Legal Cases

Deutsche Bank Nat’l Trust Co. v. Estrella Perez, et al., No. 3D15-58, 2015 WL 8347002 (Fla. 3d DCA Dec. 9, 2015)

Prevailed at appellate level

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Education

2007

University of Miami School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

2005

University of Miami School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

2001

University of Wisconsin, Madison

Bachelor of Arts

1997

Thomas S. Wootton High School

Speaking Engagements

2016

Various Legal Aid Organizations throughout Florida

Florida Pleading and Motion Practice

Languages

English

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