Atty. Bernadette Sweeney
Ms. Bernadette Sweeney is a lawyer practicing estate & trust law, advanced directives, conservatorship and 21 other areas of law.
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Bernadette Sweeney is a Member based in Rockville, Maryland, practicing at Bernadette Sweeney. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and ssd. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1993), U.S. District Court, District of Maryland (1995), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1996), and District of Columbia (2001). Educated at University of Maryland (J.D., 1993) and University of Maryland (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Bar Association of Montgomery County Maryland State Bar Association District of Columbia Bar. Serands clients in Rockville, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ms. Bernadette Sweeney is a lawyer practicing estate & trust law, advanced directives, conservatorship and 21 other areas of law
- Bernadette received a B.A. degree from University of Maryland in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years
- Bernadette practices at Bernadette Sweeney in Rockville, MD
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Bernadette Sweeney is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Maryland →
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Bernadette Sweeney is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Maryland →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
Bernadette Sweeney is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Maryland →
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Why local counsel matters in Maryland
Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Rockville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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