Atty. Howard A. Sweet

Atty. Howard A. Sweet

Atty. Howard A.

Madison Madison 56 yrs experience 56 year
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Profile Summary

About Howard A. Sweet at a glance

Howard A. Sweet is an Attorney based in Madison, Wisconsin, practicing at Hurley Burish, S.C.. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin (1970). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1970) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Dane County Bar Association State Bar of Wisconsin (Member, Sections on: Business Tax Health Care Probate Elder Law Real Estate) American Academy of Hospital Attorneys Wisconsin Planned Giving Council National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Serands clients in Madison, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Atty. Howard A. Sweet is a lawyer practicing appeals, banking, general practice and 6 other areas of law
  • Howard received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1967, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • Howard practices at Hurley Burish, S.C. in Madison, WI

Practice Areas Explained

Howard A. Sweet's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Howard A. Sweet is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Wisconsin →

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.

Howard A. Sweet is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Wisconsin →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Howard A. Sweet is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Wisconsin →

Real Estate Law

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

Howard A. Sweet is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Wisconsin →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Howard A. Sweet is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Wisconsin →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Wisconsin

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Howard A. Sweet

Where is Howard A. Sweet's law office located?
Howard A. Sweet's law practice is located in Madison, Wisconsin. The firm is Hurley Burish, S.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Howard A. Sweet handle?
Howard A. Sweet focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has Howard A. Sweet practiced law?
Howard A. Sweet has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did Howard A. Sweet go to law school?
Howard A. Sweet earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (B.A., 1967).
How can I contact Howard A. Sweet for a consultation?
You can contact Howard A. Sweet 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 Howard A. Sweet received?
Howard A. Sweet's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1970
B.A.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1970

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