Atty. John M. Sweeney

Atty. John M. Sweeney

John M. Sweeney is a lawyer practicing estates and trusts, social security, litigation and 5 other areas of law.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 14 yrs experience 14 year
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Profile Summary

About John M. Sweeney at a glance

John M. Sweeney is an Attorney based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Offit Kurman. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, ssd, and poa. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2012) and New Jersey U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey U.S. District Court for the Eastern Di (2012). Educated at Widener University School of Law JD (—) and Temple University B.A. (—). Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John M. Sweeney is a lawyer practicing estates and trusts, social security, litigation and 5 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Temple University, and has been licensed for 14 years
  • John practices at Offit Kurman in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

John M. Sweeney's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

John M. Sweeney is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Probate

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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.

John M. Sweeney is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

John M. Sweeney is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Power of Attorney

John M. Sweeney is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa 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 John M. Sweeney

Where is John M. Sweeney's law office located?
John M. Sweeney's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is Offit Kurman. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John M. Sweeney handle?
John M. Sweeney focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, ssd, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has John M. Sweeney practiced law?
John M. Sweeney has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did John M. Sweeney go to law school?
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Education

Widener University School of Law JD
- In Progress
Temple University B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2012
New Jersey U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey U.S. District Court for the Eastern Di
Admitted: 2012

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