Atty. Laverne Sweeney

Atty. Laverne Sweeney

Laverne Sweeney is a lawyer practicing personal injury, real estate, trial practice and 2 other areas of law. Laverne received a A.B. degree from West Virginia University in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years.

Grafton Grafton 53 yrs experience 53 year
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About Laverne Sweeney at a glance

Laverne Sweeney is a Member based in Grafton, West Virginia, practicing at LaVerne Sweeney. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on personal injury, real estate, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1973), U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia (1973), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1976), and U.S. Supreme Court (1977). Educated at West Virginia University (J.D., 1973) and West Virginia University (A.B., 1969). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of 19th Judicial Circuit and American Bar Associations West Virginia State Bar Association of Trial Lawyers of America West Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Grafton, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Laverne Sweeney is a lawyer practicing personal injury, real estate, trial practice and 2 other areas of law
  • Laverne received a A.B. degree from West Virginia University in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Laverne practices at LaVerne Sweeney in Grafton, WV

Practice Areas Explained

Laverne Sweeney's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Real Estate Law

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

Laverne Sweeney is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in West Virginia →

Civil Litigation

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

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in West Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Laverne Sweeney

Where is Laverne Sweeney's law office located?
Laverne Sweeney's law practice is located in Grafton, West Virginia. The firm is LaVerne Sweeney. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Laverne Sweeney handle?
Laverne Sweeney focuses on personal injury, real estate, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has Laverne Sweeney practiced law?
Laverne Sweeney has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Laverne Sweeney go to law school?
Laverne Sweeney earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (A.B., 1969).
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What awards or recognition has Laverne Sweeney received?
Laverne Sweeney's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
West Virginia University
- 1973
A.B.
West Virginia University
- 1969

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1977

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