William Michelangelo Sweetnam

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
The University of Michigan, B.A., 1990
Law School Attended:
DePaul University College of Law, J.D., 1994
Year of First Admission:
1994
Admission:
1994, Illinois; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit; U.S. District Court, District of Colorado; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar; U.S. District Court, Southern, Northern and Central District of Illinois; U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan; U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin; U.S. Supreme Court; 2011, Indiana
ISLN:
910061344

Areas of Practice (17)

  • Civil Litigation
  • Complex Litigation
  • Federal Civil Litigation
  • Civil Appeals
  • Trial Practice
  • Litigation
  • Class Actions
  • Antitrust Class Actions
  • Consumer Class Actions
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Complex and Multi-District Litigation
  • Torts
  • Personal Injury
  • Products Liability
  • Securities Fraud
  • False Claims
  • Lawsuits & Disputes

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (10 reviews)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0
  • Communication

    5.0/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 12/08/10 in Consumer Protection

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/29/10 in Litigation

    See comments regarding class action practice.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/29/10 in Class Actions

    Bill is an intelligent and hard working attorney who is respected by his peers and an asset to the profession. He advocates zealously for his clients while maintaining the highest level of civility with opposing counsel.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/26/10 in Consumer Class Actions

    I have found from my experience in dealing with him that Mr. Sweetnam is extremely knowledgeable in this area of legal practice, excises good judgment, is thoroughly professional, honors his commitments, and typifies the highest ethical standards.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/24/10 in Complex Litigation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/24/10 in Litigation

  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 12/10/10 in Commercial Litigation

  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 12/02/10 in Class Actions

  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/25/10 in Consumer Rights

  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/28/10 in Class Actions

    Bill has been a practical, fair adversary -- while still zealously representing his client.

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3.0/5.0 (2 reviews)
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William M. Sweetnam and his firm, Sweetnam LLC, handled my case against my cell phone provider in a professional and efficient manner, with great results. I would highly recommend Sweetnam LLC to han...

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