Atty. John Francis Sweeney

Atty. John Francis Sweeney

John Francis Sweeney is a lawyer practicing ip litigation, banking & financial institutions litigation, ip transactional and 2 other areas of law. John Francis received a B.S. degree from Carnegie-Mellon University in 1968, and has been licensed for 52 years.

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About John Francis Sweeney at a glance

John Francis Sweeney is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Locke Lord LLP. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on business, ip, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in New York (1974), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1974), U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1975), and U.S. Supreme Court (1980). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1973) and Carnegie-Mellon University (B.S. Mathematics, 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Francis Sweeney is a lawyer practicing ip litigation, banking & financial institutions litigation, ip transactional and 2 other areas of law
  • John Francis received a B.S. degree from Carnegie-Mellon University in 1968, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • John Francis practices at Locke Lord LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John Francis Sweeney's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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Jurisdictional Context

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Francis Sweeney

Where is John Francis Sweeney's law office located?
John Francis Sweeney's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Locke Lord LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Francis Sweeney handle?
John Francis Sweeney focuses on business, ip, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John Francis Sweeney practiced law?
John Francis Sweeney has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did John Francis Sweeney go to law school?
John Francis Sweeney earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.S. Mathematics, 1968).
How can I contact John Francis Sweeney for a consultation?
You can contact John Francis 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 John Francis Sweeney received?
John Francis Sweeney's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1973
B.S. Mathematics
Carnegie-Mellon University
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1984
District of Columbia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1992

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