Background
Sweeney, John Joseph was born on December 28, 1924 in New York City. Son of John Jay and Rose H. (Galligan) Sweeney.
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John Joseph Sweeney
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Bachelor of Laws, St. John's University, 1951. Bachelor, St. John's University, 1952.
Career
Volunteer lawyer Felony Court, Legal Aid Society, New York City, 1951-1952;
assistant general counsel, United States Trucking Corporation, New York City, 1952-1955;
private practice, New York City, 1955-1983;
editors, New York State Tax Monitor, New York City, 1983-1984;
mortgage real estate loan officer, New York City, 1985-1990;
teacher, DeWitt Clinton H.S., New York City, 1990-1992;
private practice, Scarsdale, since 1992. Special master Supreme Court, New York County. Pre-trial master Civil Court, New York County.
Commissioner, referee, receiver and guardian ad litem Supreme andSurrogate's Court. Arbitrator American Arbitration Association, Civil Court, New York County, Better Business Bureau. Arbitrator, mediator New York State Mediation Board.
Litigator local, state, and federal courts.
Achievements
Membership
President Arthur Manor Association, Scarsdale, 1970-1973, Catholic Big Brothers, New York City, 1971-1973. Member nominating committee Village Trustee, Scarsdale, 1970-1976, member nominating committee school board, 1973-1976. Member Scarsdale History Society, since 1980.
With United States Army, 1943-1946. Member Guild Catholic Lawyers (president 1969-1971), Scarsdale Antiques Running Club (president 1984-1986).
Interests
Connections
Married Rita V. Colleran, August 27, 1955. Children: Jean Maria, John Jay, Peter F., Thomas P., Michael J., Roseanne.
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Nationality
American -
Political Party
Democrat