Atty. Thomas E. Sweeney

Atty. Thomas E. Sweeney

Thomas E. Sweeney is a lawyer practicing personal injury, municipal, administrative and 4 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 57 Years Experience 57 year
Call (312) 625-2017

Profile Summary

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

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

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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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Real Estate Law

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 Law

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

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas E. Sweeney

Where is Thomas E. Sweeney's law office located?
Thomas E. Sweeney's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas E. Sweeney handle?
Thomas E. Sweeney focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, real estate, tax, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Thomas E. Sweeney practiced law?
Thomas E. Sweeney has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did Thomas E. Sweeney go to law school?
Thomas E. Sweeney earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (B.S., 1965).
How can I contact Thomas E. Sweeney for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Suffolk University
- 1969
B.S.
Boston College
- 1965

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1969
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1969
Illinois
Admitted: 1988

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