Atty. Donald A. Sweat

Atty. Donald A. Sweat

Mr. Donald A.

Albany Albany 50 yrs experience 50 year
Call (229) 496-0041 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Donald A. Sweat at a glance

Donald A. Sweat is a Member based in Albany, Georgia, practicing at Gardner, Willis, Sweat, Plaire and Pickett, LLP. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, litigation, insurance, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1976). Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 1976) and Georgia Institute of Technology (B.S., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Albany, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Donald A. Sweat is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, general civil litigation, appellate practice and 3 other areas of law
  • Donald received a B.S. degree from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1974, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Donald practices at Gardner, Willis, Sweat, Plaire and Pickett, LLP in Albany, GA

Practice Areas Explained

Donald A. Sweat's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Donald A. Sweat handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

Donald A. Sweat is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Georgia →

Employment Law

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

Donald A. Sweat is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Georgia →

Civil Litigation

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

Donald A. Sweat is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Georgia →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Donald A. Sweat is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Georgia →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Donald A. Sweat is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Albany 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Donald A. Sweat

Where is Donald A. Sweat's law office located?
Donald A. Sweat's law practice is located in Albany, Georgia. The firm is Gardner, Willis, Sweat, Plaire and Pickett, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Donald A. Sweat handle?
Donald A. Sweat focuses on personal injury, employment, litigation, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Donald A. Sweat practiced law?
Donald A. Sweat has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Donald A. Sweat go to law school?
Donald A. Sweat earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.S., 1974).
How can I contact Donald A. Sweat for a consultation?
You can contact Donald A. Sweat 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 Donald A. Sweat received?
Donald A. Sweat's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Georgia
- 1976
B.S.
Georgia Institute of Technology
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1976

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