
Russell James Sweeting
Maya Murphy, P.C. - Representing Excellence.Russell J. Sweeting regularly assists clients with labor and employment issues, civil and criminal litigation and general corporate matters. He also handles estate planning, probate proceedings and real estate transactions on behalf of the firm’s clients. He represents individuals and businesses dealing with contracts, workplace issues and business disputes. As an experienced counselor, Mr. Sweeting advises clients on minimizing potential liabilities, pursuing cost effective litigation or arbitration and on the complexities of various legal transactions. The clients of Mr. Sweeting range from local residents and professionals to small businesses and multinational corporations. He specializes in representing individuals and companies in the financial services industry. He provides legal assistance to asset managers, hedge funds, broker-dealers, traders, analysts and to many others within the industry. Mr. Sweeting has successfully litigated a variety of claims in state and federal courts or through arbitration relating to contract breaches, fraud, unfair trade practices, collection actions, restrictive covenants, intentional torts, negligence, wrongful termination, state and federal discrimination laws, wage and overtime laws, whistleblower cases and criminal misconduct. Mr. Sweeting earned his J.D. from New York Law School, graduating cum laude. He is a graduate of the University of Connecticut where he received a B.A. in economics and history and regularly appeared on the Dean’s List. He is admitted to practice in both New York and Connecticut, state and federal courts. Mr. Sweeting resides with his family in Danbury, Connecticut. He can be reached at (203) 221-3100 or by email: RSweeting@Mayalaw.com.
- New York University School of Law
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- Partner
- Maya Murphy, P.C.
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- New York State Bar  # 4106878
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- Connecticut Bar Association
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- Connecticut
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- New York
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- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- DUI & DWI
- Education Law
- Elder Law
- Employment Law
- Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Immigration Law
- Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- English: Spoken, Written