Atty. William Richard Sweeney

Atty. William Richard Sweeney

William Richard Sweeney is a lawyer practicing zoning, planning and land use, environmental business law, commercial real estate and 6 other areas of law. William received a B.S. degree from University of Connecticut in 1997, and has been licensed for 17 years.

New London New London 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Profile Summary

About William Richard Sweeney at a glance

William Richard Sweeney is a Partner based in New London, Connecticut, practicing at Tobin, Carberry, O'Malley, Riley & Selinger, P.C.. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, ip, commercial re, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (2009) and U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (2012). Educated at University of Connecticut Law School (J.D., 2009) and University of Connecticut (B.S., 1997). Active member of New London County Bar Association, Past President Connecticut Bar Association American Bar Association American Planning Association Eastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program, former Co-President. Serands clients in New London, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Richard Sweeney is a lawyer practicing zoning, planning and land use, environmental business law, commercial real estate and 6 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from University of Connecticut in 1997, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • William practices at Tobin, Carberry, O'Malley, Riley & Selinger, P.C. in New London, CT

Practice Areas Explained

William Richard Sweeney's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

William Richard Sweeney is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Connecticut →

Commercial Real Estate

William Richard Sweeney is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Connecticut →

Land Use & Zoning

William Richard Sweeney is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Connecticut →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Connecticut

Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New London are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut 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 Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Richard Sweeney

Where is William Richard Sweeney's law office located?
William Richard Sweeney's law practice is located in New London, Connecticut. The firm is Tobin, Carberry, O'Malley, Riley & Selinger, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Richard Sweeney handle?
William Richard Sweeney focuses on business, real estate, ip, commercial re, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has William Richard Sweeney practiced law?
William Richard Sweeney has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did William Richard Sweeney go to law school?
William Richard Sweeney earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.S., 1997).
How can I contact William Richard Sweeney for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Connecticut Law School
- 2009
B.S.
University of Connecticut
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 2009
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Admitted: 2012

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