William R. Sweeney
Bill practices primarily in the areas of Zoning & Land Use, Environmental, Real Estate Transactions, Liquor Licensing, Banking and Business Organizations.
Profile
Prior to joining the firm in 2004, Bill was a municipal land use and environmental planner for Norwich, Connecticut and served as a team leader for the city’s aggressive redevelopment efforts. He was named as an Associate in 2009 and became a Partner of the Firm in 2014. Currently, Bill advises companies and developers on major projects and other commercial matters, including finance, corporate and real estate transactions. In addition, he represents clients in proceedings before various regulatory agencies involving zoning and land use, wetlands and environmental, and liquor licensing issues.
Education
University of Connecticut School of Law, J.D., with honors, 2009
University of Vermont, M.S., 2000
University of Connecticut, B.S., magna cum laude, 1997
Distinctions
- Connecticut Super Lawyers “Rising Stars,” under the primary practice area of Land Use/Zoning, 2015-2019
- “40 Under Forty” Award,” by the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce, Greater Westerly-Pawcatuck Area Chamber of Commerce, Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce and The Day, 2014
Community Involvement
Bill was born and raised in Canton, Connecticut and now lives with his wife and two sons in Canterbury, Connecticut. He currently serves as a corporator of The William W. Backus Hospital and Norwich Free Academy and a director of Eastern Connecticut Savings Bank. Bill is also a member of the Town of Canterbury Board of Education.
Professional Memberships & Associations
- 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
Court Admissions
- Connecticut Superior Court
- U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut
Contact:
Tel: 860-447-0335
Fax: 860-442-3469
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