Atty. David J Sweeney

Atty. David J Sweeney

David J Sweeney is a lawyer practicing litigation, appellate practice, labor and employment and 6 other areas of law. David received a A.B. degree from Columbia University in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years.

Portland Portland 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About David J Sweeney at a glance

David J Sweeney is an Of Counsel based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Brownstein Rask LLP. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, employment, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Oregon U.S. District Court, District of Oregon U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. Supreme Cou (1975) and Washington (2004). Educated at Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College (J.D., 1975) and Columbia University (A.B., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Oregon State Bar Washington State Bar Association. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David J Sweeney is a lawyer practicing litigation, appellate practice, labor and employment and 6 other areas of law
  • David received a A.B. degree from Columbia University in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • David practices at Brownstein Rask LLP in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

David J Sweeney's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

David J Sweeney is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Oregon →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

David J Sweeney is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Oregon →

Product Liability

David J Sweeney is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Oregon →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

David J Sweeney is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Oregon →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oregon

Practicing law in Oregon. Legal matters in Oregon are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Portland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Oregon state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Oregon 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 Oregon courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David J Sweeney

Where is David J Sweeney's law office located?
David J Sweeney's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Brownstein Rask LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David J Sweeney handle?
David J Sweeney focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, employment, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has David J Sweeney practiced law?
David J Sweeney has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did David J Sweeney go to law school?
David J Sweeney earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (A.B., 1971).
How can I contact David J Sweeney for a consultation?
You can contact David J 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 David J Sweeney received?
David J Sweeney's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College
- 1975
A.B.
Columbia University
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Oregon U.S. District Court, District of Oregon U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. Supreme Cou
Admitted: 1975
Washington
Admitted: 2004

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