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James F. Sweeney, Partner Attorney
Nonprofit Organizations Law; Religious Institutions; Appellate Practice; Constitutional Law; Election, Campaign and Political Law
Phone:916-753-1300
Web:http://www.sweeney-greene.com
Address: 9245 Laguna Springs Drive, Suite 350, Elk Grove, CA 95758
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Law Firm:Sweeney, Greene & Roberts LLP
Lawyer:James F. Sweeney
Phone:916-753-1300
Fax:916-753-1333
Lawyer Title:Partner
Practice Areas:Nonprofit Organizations Law; Religious Institutions; Appellate Practice; Constitutional Law; Election, Campaign and Political Law
Bio:James F. Sweeney’s practice focuses on non-profit organizations and religious institutions law, with particular emphasis on the formation of non-profit and religious organizations, the investigation and defense of clergy misconduct claims, employment claims litigated against non-profit and religious institutions, and the defense of religious liberty and religious freedom rights. He has extensive experience handling litigation matters pertaining to employment law, the defense of sexual abuse and harassment claims against employers, defamation, and land use matters. Mr. Sweeney has a national practice representing charitable organizations, non-profit corporations, and religious institutions in litigation, regulatory, transactional matters, and governmental relations matters. He is widely recognized as an expert in the areas of First Amendment rights. A veteran trial and appellate lawyer, Mr. Sweeney has tried scores of jury trials to verdict, has handled hundreds of preliminary hearings, court trials and indictment inquiries, and has appeared at numerous motion and sentencing hearings, court proceedings, and settlement conferences. He has briefed and argued cases before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, the California Supreme Court, and the California Court of Appeal, and he has briefed cases in the Supreme Court of the United States. After practicing law for several years as a state criminal prosecutor, Mr. Sweeney served as a senior
Admitted:1986, California, U.S. District Court, Northern and Eastern Districts of California, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal and Ninth Circuits; 1992, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California; 1993, U.S. District Court, Central District of California; 1993, U.S. Supreme Court and District of Columbia; registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
College:University of San Francisco (B.A., History, summa cum laude, 1983; B.S., Physics, summa cum laude, 1987)
Law School:Hastings College of Law, University of California, J.D., 1986
Membership:Sacramento County and Los Angeles County Bar Associations; State Bar of California (Deputy Member); District of Columbia Bar; National Diocesan Attorneys Association; Catholic Charities of Sacramento (Board Member and President, 1998-2002); Sacramento Life Center (Board Member and President, 1998-2002); The Sutter Club (Board Member); Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce (Board Member and Treasurer); Federalist Society (President, 1992-1994); Candidate Development Committee (Chairman); California Republican Party (Member, State Central Committee, 1998-1999); San Diego County Republican Central Committee (Member, 1991-1993).
Web:http://www.sweeney-greene.com
Languages:English

Lawyer James F. Sweeney, graduated from University of San Francisco (B.A., History, summa cum laude, 1983; B.S., Physics, summa cum laude, 1987) Hastings College of Law, University of California, J.D., 1986, is now employed by Sweeney, Greene & Roberts LLP at 9245 Laguna Springs Drive, Suite 350 Elk Grove, CA 95758.

While being a member of Sacramento County and Los Angeles County Bar Associations; State Bar of California (Deputy Member); District of Columbia Bar; National Diocesan Attorneys Association; Catholic Charities of Sacramento (Board Member and President, 1998-2002); Sacramento Life Center (Board Member and President, 1998-2002); The Sutter Club (Board Member); Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce (Board Member and Treasurer); Federalist Society (President, 1992-1994); Candidate Development Committee (Chairman); California Republican Party (Member, State Central Committee, 1998-1999); San Diego County Republican Central Committee (Member, 1991-1993)., James F. Sweeney is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing James F. Sweeney as your lawyer, you should consider whether James F. Sweeney offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if James F. Sweeney has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though James F. Sweeney's office is located at Elk Grove, CA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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James F. Sweeney has been admitted in 1986, California, U.S. District Court, Northern and Eastern Districts of California, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal and Ninth Circuits; 1992, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California; 1993, U.S. District Court, Central District of California; 1993, U.S. Supreme Court and District of Columbia; registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. His or her practice areas include Nonprofit Organizations Law; Religious Institutions; Appellate Practice; Constitutional Law; Election, Campaign and Political Law.

James F. Sweeney's college and law school education includes University of San Francisco (B.A., History, summa cum laude, 1983; B.S., Physics, summa cum laude, 1987), Hastings College of Law, University of California, J.D., 1986. Other biographical background includes James F. Sweeney’s practice focuses on non-profit organizations and religious institutions law, with particular emphasis on the formation of non-profit and religious organizations, the investigation and defense of clergy misconduct claims, employment claims litigated against non-profit and religious institutions, and the defense of religious liberty and religious freedom rights. He has extensive experience handling litigation matters pertaining to employment law, the defense of sexual abuse and harassment claims against employers, defamation, and land use matters. Mr. Sweeney has a national practice representing charitable organizations, non-profit corporations, and religious institutions in litigation, regulatory, transactional matters, and governmental relations matters. He is widely recognized as an expert in the areas of First Amendment rights. A veteran trial and appellate lawyer, Mr. Sweeney has tried scores of jury trials to verdict, has handled hundreds of preliminary hearings, court trials and indictment inquiries, and has appeared at numerous motion and sentencing hearings, court proceedings, and settlement conferences. He has briefed and argued cases before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, the California Supreme Court, and the California Court of Appeal, and he has briefed cases in the Supreme Court of the United States. After practicing law for several years as a state criminal prosecutor, Mr. Sweeney served as a senior . You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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