David Sweeney
Lewis Rice, LLC
dsweeney@lewisrice.com
(314) 444-7769
Lewis Rice LLC, 600 Washington Ave, Suite 2500, St. Louis, MO, 63101, 
Subjects: Agencies/Regulations, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, City/County Government, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Public Sector, RFP/Procurement, Telecommunications
Links: Website, LinkedIn
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.
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
6-10 years
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