Atty. William Paul Sweeney

Atty. William Paul Sweeney

William Paul Sweeney is a lawyer practicing employee benefits & executive compensation, employee benefits, erisa litigation and 1 other area of law. William received a B.S. degree from Millikin University, and has been licensed for 24 years.

Chicago Chicago 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About William Paul Sweeney at a glance

William Paul Sweeney is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Polsinelli PC. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on employment, employment contracts, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (2002). Educated at John Marshall Law School - Chicago, IL (J.D. Cum, 2002) and Millikin University B.S. Millikin University (B.S., 1999). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Paul Sweeney is a lawyer practicing employee benefits & executive compensation, employee benefits, erisa litigation and 1 other area of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from Millikin University, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • William practices at Polsinelli PC in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William Paul Sweeney's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Employment Contracts

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Civil Litigation

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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 andnue, 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 William Paul Sweeney

Where is William Paul Sweeney's law office located?
William Paul Sweeney's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Polsinelli PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Paul Sweeney handle?
William Paul Sweeney focuses on employment, employment contracts, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William Paul Sweeney practiced law?
William Paul Sweeney has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did William Paul Sweeney go to law school?
William Paul Sweeney earned their education at (J.D. Cum, 2002); (B.S., 1999).
How can I contact William Paul Sweeney for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Cum
John Marshall Law School - Chicago, IL
- 2002
B.S.
Millikin University B.S. Millikin University
- 1999

Bar Admissions

Illinois US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 2002

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