Atty. D. Patrick Sweeney

Atty. D. Patrick Sweeney

D. Patrick Sweeney is a lawyer practicing estate planning, tax litigation, municipal law and 3 other areas of law.

Springfield Springfield 43 Years Experience 43 year
Call (417) 397-4434

Profile Summary

About D. Patrick Sweeney at a glance

D. Patrick Sweeney is a Member based in Springfield, Missouri. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on estate planning, real estate, tax litigation, elder law, and government. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1983), U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit and U.S. Cou (1983), and U.S. Tax Court (1993). Educated at University of Missouri at Columbia (J.D., 1983) and Southwest Missouri State University (B.S., 1980). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association The Missouri Bar. Serves clients in Springfield, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • D. Patrick Sweeney is a lawyer practicing estate planning, tax litigation, municipal law and 3 other areas of law
  • D. received a B.S. degree from Southwest Missouri State University in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • D. practices in Springfield, MO

Practice Areas Explained

D. Patrick Sweeney's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases D. Patrick Sweeney handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

D. Patrick Sweeney is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Missouri →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

D. Patrick Sweeney is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Missouri →

Tax Litigation

D. Patrick Sweeney is one of 2,904 tax litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax litigation attorneys in Missouri →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

D. Patrick Sweeney is one of 47,923 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Missouri →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

D. Patrick Sweeney is one of 118,414 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Springfield are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about D. Patrick Sweeney

Where is D. Patrick Sweeney's law office located?
D. Patrick Sweeney's law practice is located in Springfield, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does D. Patrick Sweeney handle?
D. Patrick Sweeney focuses on estate planning, real estate, tax litigation, elder law, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has D. Patrick Sweeney practiced law?
D. Patrick Sweeney has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did D. Patrick Sweeney go to law school?
D. Patrick Sweeney earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.S., 1980).
How can I contact D. Patrick Sweeney for a consultation?
You can contact D. Patrick Sweeney directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has D. Patrick Sweeney received?
D. Patrick Sweeney's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Missouri at Columbia
- 1983
B.S.
Southwest Missouri State University
- 1980

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit and U.S. Cou
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1993

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