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Atty. Joel M. Sweet

Atty. Joel M. Sweet

Joel M. Sweet is a lawyer practicing class action litigation, commercial litigation.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 33 yrs experience 33 year
Call (914) 829-3584 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Joel M. Sweet at a glance

Joel M. Sweet is a business, class action, and litigation attorney based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1993), New Jersey (inactive) (1993), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania and U.S. District Court, District of New Jerse (1993). Educated at Temple University (J.D., 1993) and George Washington University (B.A., 1986). Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Joel M. Sweet is a lawyer practicing class action litigation, commercial litigation
  • Joel received a B.A. degree from George Washington University in 1986, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Joel practices in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Joel M. Sweet's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

Joel M. Sweet is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Class Action

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Civil Litigation

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

Joel M. Sweet is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joel M. Sweet

Where is Joel M. Sweet's law office located?
Joel M. Sweet's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joel M. Sweet handle?
Joel M. Sweet focuses on business, class action, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Joel M. Sweet practiced law?
Joel M. Sweet has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Joel M. Sweet go to law school?
Joel M. Sweet earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact Joel M. Sweet for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Temple University
- 1993
B.A.
George Washington University
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1993
New Jersey (inactive)
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania and U.S. District Court, District of New Jerse
Admitted: 1993

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