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David Sweeney

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David Sweeney

( Missouri,  )

Lewis Rice, LLC

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) American Car Rental Association

7) Ashbritt, Inc.

8) Ashley Energy LLC

9) Associated General Contractors of Missouri

10) Autura

11) Central West End Neighborhood Security Initiative (NSI)

12) Cornerstone SoGro

13) DDI Media

14) Forest Park Forever

15) Gateway Reimagined, LLC

16) Greater St. Louis, Inc.

17) Harris House

18) HomeWAV

19) International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials

20) Mission St. Louis

21) Missouri Clean Energy District

22) Northpoint Development

23) PayIt, LLC

24) QuikTrip Corporation

25) Saint Louis University

26) St. Louis Parking

27) St. Louis Realtors 

28) STL Land Development, LLC

29) T-Mobile USA, Inc.

30) The Eagle Point Companies

31) The StarWood Group

32) THO Investments LLC

33) Utility Associates, Inc.

34) Vehicle Management Solutions

35) Washington University

36) 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: October 16, 2025