Atty. John K. Sweet

Atty. John K. Sweet

John K. Sweet is a lawyer practicing internet, environmental / natural resources, tax law.

New York New York 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About John K. Sweet at a glance

John K. Sweet is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at King & Spalding LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on tax, environmental, and internet. Admitted to practice in New York (2000). Educated at University of Pennsylvania Law School (J.D., 1999) and Lehigh University (B.A. Accounting, 1990). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John K. Sweet is a lawyer practicing internet, environmental / natural resources, tax law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Lehigh University in 1990, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • John practices at King & Spalding LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John K. Sweet's Areas of Practice

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

Tax Law

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

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Internet & Cyber Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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 K. Sweet

Where is John K. Sweet's law office located?
John K. Sweet's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is King & Spalding LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John K. Sweet handle?
John K. Sweet focuses on tax, environmental, internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John K. Sweet practiced law?
John K. Sweet has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did John K. Sweet go to law school?
John K. Sweet earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A. Accounting, 1990).
How can I contact John K. Sweet for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania Law School
- 1999
B.A. Accounting
Lehigh University
- 1990

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2000

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