Atty. Michael C. Sweeney
Michael Sweeney is counsel in the Technology Transactions and Licensing Group. He advises life science companies, investors and other financial institutions on complex corporate transactional matters, with a specific focus on the biopharmaceutical industry.
Intellectual Property Law Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA
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About Michael C. Sweeney at a Glance
Michael C. Sweeney is a real estate and ip attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. Admitted to practice in California, The State Bar of California. Educated at Columbia University (—, 2017) and Northwestern University (JD, 2012). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law (2026). Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael C. Sweeney
- Michael Sweeney is counsel in the Technology Transactions and Licensing Group
- He advises life science companies, investors and other financial institutions on complex corporate transactional matters, with a specific focus on the biopharmaceutical industry
- Mr. Sweeney represents clients in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, including license, research and collaboration, manufacturing, co-commercialization and co-promotion, royalty purchase and sale, services, distribution, clinical trial and supply agreements
- He also assists with intellectual property due diligence for mergers and acquisitions and private and public financings, including IPOs and follow-on offerings
Practice Areas Explained
Michael C. Sweeney's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael C. Sweeney handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Real Estate Law in Los Angeles
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Intellectual Property in Los Angeles
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose Michael C. Sweeney
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Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering real estate and ip, Michael C. Sweeney can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Michael C. Sweeney attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael C. Sweeney Handles in Los Angeles
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