Atty. Michael F. Sweeney
Michael F. Sweeney is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, corporate law, securities and 3 other areas of law.
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Michael F. Sweeney is a Shareholder based in Providence, Rhode Island, practicing at Duffy & Sweeney, Ltd.. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, ip, commercial re, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (1988) and Massachusetts (1990). Educated at St. John's University (J.D., 1988) and Providence College (B.S., 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Rhode Island (Chairman, Committee on Business Organizations, 1998— Member, 1989—), Massachusetts and American (Member, Business Law Section) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael F. Sweeney is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, corporate law, securities and 3 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.S. degree from Providence College in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Michael practices at Duffy & Sweeney, Ltd. in Providence, RI
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Michael F. Sweeney's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael F. Sweeney handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael F. Sweeney is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Rhode Island →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Michael F. Sweeney is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Rhode Island →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Michael F. Sweeney is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Rhode Island →
Michael F. Sweeney is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Rhode Island →
Michael F. Sweeney is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Rhode Island →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Rhode Island
Practicing law in Rhode Island. Legal matters in Rhode Island are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Providence are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Rhode Island state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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