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About David R. Sweat at a glance
David R. Sweat is a Supr. Ct. J. based in Athens, Georgia. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on personal injury, family law, employment, workers comp, and government. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1979). Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 1979) and Augusta College (B.A., 1976). Serands clients in Athens, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Hon. David R. Sweat is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, employment, employee benefits and 5 other areas of law
- David received a B.A. degree from Augusta College in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
- David practices in Athens, GA
Practice Areas Explained
David R. Sweat's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David R. Sweat handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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 R. Sweat is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Georgia →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
David R. Sweat is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Georgia →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
David R. Sweat is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Georgia →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
David R. Sweat is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Georgia →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
David R. Sweat is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Georgia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Georgia
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Athens are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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