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Professional Liability

The defense of professional malpractice claims has been a part of SWEENEY & SHEEHAN’s practice since the Firm’s inception over three decades ago. We are experienced in defending doctors, dentists, hospitals and other medical professionals and institutions against malpractice claims in the extremely challenging litigation environments in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. In addition, the Firm represents architects, engineers, accountants and other professionals such as insurance brokers and agents in claims for professional malpractice. We are expert in aggressively defending these cases and in protecting the assets and reputations of our clients.

Donald J. P. Sweeney, Esquire

1938-2021

Sweeney & Sheehan mourns the loss of its founder, Donald J.P. Sweeney, Esquire, on June 8, 2021. He was a proud graduate of St. Athanasius Catholic School, St. Joseph's Preparatory School, Villanova University and Temple Law School. He practiced law for nearly 40 years, and founded Sweeney & Sheehan in 1971. He was active litigator and he specialized in catastrophic product liability cases. Don supported his children's activities, serving as soccer coach at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church and President of the CYO. He was a lector for nearly 48 years and a member of the choir. He was an active supporter of St. Joseph's Prep and was awarded the Alumnus of the Year Award in 1999 and the Rev. Charles Schnorr, SJ '37 Service Award in 2005. He retired from the practice of law in 2004.

Don is survived by his wife of 59 years, Ann, his children, Shannon, Patrick, Daniel, Gerard and Suzanne, and ten grandchildren.

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