Business Details
29 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Rhode Island and Massachusetts
Keough & Sweeney is a full-service law firm serving clients in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. With over two decades of combined experience, our team of attorneys specializes in resolving complex legal challenges across family law, personal injury, business litigation, and public utility law. We prioritize personalized attention, leveraging our deep industry knowledge to deliver practical solutions tailored to each client's unique needs.Our commitment to accessibility ensures clients receive prompt responses, while our strategic use of technology enhances efficiency and cost-effectiveness. We focus on proactive legal counsel to help clients avoid disputes, but when litigation is necessary, our skilled advocates are prepared to fight for favorable outcomes in court.
Services
Family Law
Personal Injury
Criminal Defense
Business Litigation
Public Utility Law
Real Estate Law
Estate Planning
Mediation Services
Commercial Law
Renewable Energy Law
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of combined experience in diverse legal practice areas.
- Our team provides personalized, partner-level attention to every client.
- We combine technology with traditional legal expertise for cost-effective service.
- Our attorneys are licensed in RI, MA, and federal appellate courts.
- We focus on preventive legal counsel to avoid disputes before they arise.
What people say
Dedicated representation
Highly accessible
Cost-effective service
Successful courtroom outcomes
Personalized attention
Services
Family Law
Our family law practice handles divorce, child custody, and support matters with compassionate yet assertive representation. We guide clients through emotionally challenging cases while prioritizing their children's best interests. With extensive experience in RI and MA courts, we negotiate settlements or litigate when necessary to protect parental rights and financial interests.
Personal Injury
We represent clients injured in auto accidents, slip-and-falls, and other incidents seeking maximum compensation for medical expenses and lost wages. Our team investigates claims thoroughly, negotiates with insurance companies, and prepares for trial when fair settlements aren't offered. We handle cases involving traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and wrongful death.
Business Litigation
Our business litigation services resolve contract disputes, partnership conflicts, and shareholder disagreements through mediation or courtroom advocacy. We represent clients in breach of contract cases, business dissolution matters, and commercial real estate disputes. Our approach balances aggressive representation with cost-conscious strategies to protect business interests.
Criminal Defense
We defend clients facing criminal charges including DUI/DWI, domestic violence, and drug offenses. Our attorneys challenge evidence, negotiate plea agreements, and prepare for trial when necessary. We leverage our understanding of both criminal and family law intersections to address related custody or restraining order implications.
Public Utility Law
Our firm represents water, wastewater, and renewable energy clients before RI regulatory commissions. We handle rate cases, infrastructure permitting, and compliance matters with deep understanding of utility operations. Our experience includes over 75 regulatory cases and 35+ renewable energy project approvals.
People
Joseph A. Keough Jr.
Founding Partner
With 20+ years of experience, Joe Keough specializes in public utility law and civil litigation. Licensed in RI, MA, and federal courts, he has handled 75+ regulatory cases and represents clients before the RI Public Utilities Commission.
Jerome V. Sweeney III
Founding Partner
Jerry Sweeney focuses on family law and probate litigation with 20+ years of experience. A certified mediator, he handles complex divorce cases and has represented professional athletes in contract negotiations across international tennis circuits.
Sean P. Keough
Attorney
Sean Keough practices real estate law and family law across RI and MA. Since 2005, he has handled residential and commercial transactions while representing clients in divorce and business litigation matters at all three office locations.
Questions
What areas of law does Keough + Sweeney specialize in?
We specialize in family law, personal injury, criminal defense, business litigation, public utility regulation, and real estate law across Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
Do you handle cases in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts?
Yes, our attorneys are licensed in both states and federal courts, serving clients across New England with convenient office locations in RI and MA.
What makes your firm different from other law practices?
We combine personalized attention with decades of legal experience, using technology to improve efficiency while maintaining aggressive courtroom advocacy when needed.
Can you help with both litigation and alternative dispute resolution?
Yes, we offer mediation services and traditional litigation representation, tailoring our approach to each client's specific needs and case requirements.
