Paul J. Sweeney

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Paul J. Sweeney: Attorney with Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Paul Sweeney joined Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP, following active duty as a Marine Corps judge advocate. As a partner in the firm, he chaired the firm's Labor & Employment Law Practice Group and served on its Management Committee. Now Of Counsel to the firm, Paul counsels and defends employers against liability, discrimination, disability and wage & hour claims and represents employers in contract negotiations, arbitration, discipline and administrative proceedings before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the New York State Human Rights Division (NYSHRD), the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) and the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). In addition, he also represents clients in complex contract, construction and real estate disputes and serves as a mediator for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York.

Paul retired as a colonel in the Marine Corps Reserve. His career included active duty as a criminal defense attorney at MCRD Parris Island, South Carolina and a deployment to Fallujah, Iraq where he served as the operational law advisor to the commander, I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward). Prior to his retirement, he served as the senior Marine Reserve judge advocate in the Office of the Counsel for the Commandant of the Marine Corps and was the officer-in-charge of all Marine Reserve attorneys assigned to support the Commandant, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and DoD Office of General Counsel. His personal awards include the Legion of Merit, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal and the Meritorious Service Medal, with gold star device.

Past Positions

• U.S. Marine Corps, Captain and Judge Advocate, 1987 - 1992, Colonel

• U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, Colonel, 1984 - 1987; 1992 - 2013

Honors

• Peer Rated “AV Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubbell, 2015 - Present

• Selected as 2025 Lawyer of Year in Labor and Employment Law - Litigation for the Binghamton Area by Best Lawyers in America

• Listed, Best Lawyers in America, 2012 - Present.

• Listed, New York Super Lawyers, 2011 - Present.

• Member of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel, 2017 - Present.

• fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, 2020 - Present.

• Selected to the 2020 edition of the Irish Legal 100.

• Contributing Editor, The Developing Labor Law (8th Edition)

• Editor, BLR’s New York Employment Law Letter, 2012-2022.

• Recipient, Broome County Bar Association Community Service Award, 2005.

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Areas of Practice (2)

  • Labor & Employment Law
  • Litigation & Trial

Education & Credentials

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2039, Binghamton, NY 13904
University Attended:
Fordham University, B.A., in cursu honorum, 1984
Law School Attended:
Brooklyn Law School, J.D., 1987
Year of First Admission:
1987
Admission:
1987, New Jersey; 1987, West Virginia; 1988, New York; U.S. District Court Northern District of New York; U.S. District Court Southern District of New York; U.S. District Court Western District of New York; U.S. District Court District of New Jersey; U.S. District Court Southern District of West Virginia; U.S. District Court District of Colorado; U. S. Court of Military Appeals; U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit
Memberships:

Professional Associations

• American Bar Association (Member, 1988 - Present)

• New York State Bar Association (Member, 1992 - Present); Labor and Employment Law Section (Executive Committee, 2006-2020)

• Broome County Bar Association (Member, 1998 - Present; Director, 2005 - 2008)

• Northern District of New York - Federal Court Bar Association (Member, 2010 - Present; Treasurer, 2013 - 2018)

Birth Information:
West Islip, New York, October 15, 1962
ISLN:
903288482

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Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (13 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.6/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 04/05/15 in Labor and Employment

    Paul is an outstanding labor and employment law attorney. He is a trustworthy counselor and a seasoned advocate.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 03/28/15 in Litigation

    Paul and I have a mutual client and have co-counseled on a couple of cases. I have observed his analysis, judgment and ability on a number of occasions. He is definitely an AV lawyer.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/27/20 in Labor and Employment

    great attorney. also a war hero. definitely highest quality.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 04/05/15 in Employment Defense

    Paul is an outstanding employment lawyer who represents management. He is a trustworthy advocate and a seasoned litigator.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Government Counsel on 04/05/15 in Labor Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/28/15 in Labor and Employment

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/20/15 in Labor and Employment

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/20/15 in Federal Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/20/15 in Litigation

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 03/20/15 in Employment Litigation

    Although on occasion over zealous, Mr. Sweeney displays the highest level of legal ethics, knowledge and ability.

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