Robert L. Sweeney

Robert L. Sweeney

Retired PartneratWhiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP

Albany, NY

Practicing appellate in Albany since 1981.

45+
Years practicing
5.0 ★
1 client review
4
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Robert L. Sweeney is a retired partner based in Albany, NY. The practice focuses on Appellate, Environmental, and General. Robert has over 45 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Based in
Albany, NY
Experience
over 45 years
Known for
Appellate · Environmental · General
  • Handles Appellate, Environmental, and General matters from Albany, NY.
  • Over 45 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with AV Preeminent.

About Robert L. Sweeney: Robert L. Sweeney is a retired partner based in Albany, NY. The practice focuses on Appellate, Environmental, and General. Robert has over 45 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Areas of practice

Practice focus

Robert L. Sweeney represents clients in Albany, New York across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.

Biography

About Robert L. Sweeney

Robert L. Sweeney was a member of the Firm’s Real Estate Development, Zoning and Land Use, Municipal, Environmental, Real Estate and Litigation, Arbitration and Mediation Practice Groups.

Mr. Sweeney was a founding partner of the law firm of Shanley, Sweeney, Reilly & Allen, P.C. and for 20+ years led that firm in his practice areas. In 2006 Shanley, Sweeney, Reilly & Allen, P.C. merged with the pre-eminent Capital District law firm, Whiteman Osterman & Hanna, to form the largest, most diverse law firm in the region.

Credentials

Education

  • Albany Law School of Union University

    J.D. · 1980

  • State University of New York

    B.A. · 1976

Jurisdictions

Bar admissions

  • U.S. Supreme Court

    2003 · ACTIVE

  • Massachusetts

    1996 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. District Court,

    1981 · ACTIVE

  • New York

    1981 · ACTIVE

Recognition

Awards & honors

  • AV Preeminent

Affiliations

Professional memberships

  • Affiliations Mr

    membership

  • Sweeney is admitted to practice in New York State and the State of Massachusetts and a member of the State Bar Associations in those jurisdictions

    membership

  • He is admitted to practice in the Federal Courts for the Northern District of New York, Second Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court

    membership

  • He has presented a number of continuing legal education seminars for lawyers in his practice areas

    membership

  • New York Bar Foundation, 2003. Member: Albany County and New York State (Member: Real Property Law Section

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  • Environmental Law Section) Bar Associations

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Locations

Office locations

Main office

Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP

20 Corporate Woods Boulevard, Suite 500

Albany, NY 12211

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Client feedback

What clients say about Robert L. Sweeney

5.0

1 client review

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  • What areas of law does Robert L. Sweeney practice?

    Robert L. Sweeney focuses on Appellate, Environmental, General, Real Estate, and Zoning.

  • Where is Robert L. Sweeney located?

    Robert L. Sweeney primarily serves clients in Albany, New York, with an office at 20 Corporate Woods Boulevard, Suite 500.

  • How experienced is Robert L. Sweeney?

    Robert L. Sweeney has 45 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1981.

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