Atty. Thomas E. Sweeney
Thomas E. Sweeney is a lawyer practicing personal injury, municipal, administrative and 4 other areas of law.
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About Thomas E. Sweeney at a glance
Thomas E. Sweeney is a personal injury, criminal defense, real estate, tax, and litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1969), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1969), and Illinois (1988). Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 1969) and Boston College (B.S., 1965). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Thomas E. Sweeney is a lawyer practicing personal injury, municipal, administrative and 4 other areas of law
- Thomas received a B.S. degree from Boston College in 1965, and has been licensed for 57 years
- Thomas practices in Chicago, IL
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Thomas E. Sweeney's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas E. Sweeney handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Thomas E. Sweeney is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Thomas E. Sweeney is one of 190,900 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Illinois →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Thomas E. Sweeney is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Thomas E. Sweeney is one of 77,130 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Thomas E. Sweeney is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Illinois
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois 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 Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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