Paul J. Sweeney
About Paul J. Sweeney
Paul J. Sweeney is a lawyer based in Binghamton, NY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2012. Paul J. Sweeney is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Binghamton, New York
- Labor Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Coughlin & Gerhart LLP
Education: Brooklyn Law School, J.D., graduated 1988
Location: Binghamton, NY
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