|| David W Sweeney ||
Introduction

More than a century of service, since our founding in 1909 in downtown Saint Louis by Joseph Lewis and Charles Rice, gives us the experience, reputation, resources, and vision to serve our clients' dynamic needs. We provide sophisticated legal counsel and custom-tailored solutions for the challenges facing local, regional, and national businesses.

Clients

1) 3417 Grace, LLC

2) Advantes Development

3) AHM Group

4) AK St. Louis Owner, LLC

5) Altumint

6) Ashley Energy LLC

7) Ballpark Village

8) Blue Arrow Botanicals

9) Cornerstone SoGro

10) Forest Park Forever

11) Greater St. Louis, Inc.

12) Green Street St. Louis

13) Harris House

14) HomeWAV

15) International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials

16) Lodging Hospitality Management

17) Mission St. Louis

18) Northpoint Development

19) PayIt, LLC

20) Premier Parking of Missouri, LLC

21) QuikTrip Corporation

22) SA Recycling

23) Saint Louis University

24) St. Louis Area Hotel Association

25) St. Louis Parking

26) St. Louis Realtors 

27) STL Land Development, LLC

28) The Eagle Point Companies

29) The StarWood Group

30) Twain Financial Partners

31) Union Service Parking

32) Utility Associates, Inc.

33) Verizon Communications And Affiliated Companies

34) WEPOWER

Number of Years as a Lobbyist

6-10 years

Biography

As the former chief legal counsel for the St. Louis Board of Aldermen, David W. Sweeney has extensive experience handling government-related legal matters. While at the Board of Aldermen, David provided a broad range of legal services, including drafting ordinances, counseling government employees on budgetary issues, and advising employees on legal issues, among other responsibilities.In his private practice, David focuses on lobbying, governmental and finance matters; municipal and public law; government affairs; zoning, land use, tax increment financing, community improvement districts, and other development incentives. His experience ranges from drafting and overseeing implementation of legislation regarding tax increment financing, community improvement districts, special business districts, transportation development districts, and property tax abatements to representation of governmental entities in a variety of real estate development and finance matters.

Additionally, David has helped clients in a variety of sectors including professional sports teams, high profile individuals, and manufacturers develop and implement winning lobbying strategies using innovative, pragmatic approaches to affect the formation of public policy in the St. Louis region.Prior to joining Lewis Rice and in addition to his role for the St. Louis Board of Aldermen, David worked for Lathrop & Gage.

Last Updated: April 09, 2024