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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.

Client List  Number of Years as a Lobbyist  Biography 
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) Cornerstone SoGro

9) Forest Park Forever

10) Greater St. Louis, Inc.

11) Green Street St. Louis

12) Harris House

13) HomeWAV

14) International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials

15) Lodging Hospitality Management

16) Mission St. Louis

17) Northpoint Development

18) PayIt, LLC

19) Premier Parking of Missouri, LLC

20) QuikTrip Corporation

21) SA Recycling

22) Saint Louis University

23) St. Louis Parking

24) St. Louis Realtors 

25) STL Land Development, LLC

26) The Eagle Point Companies

27) The StarWood Group

28) Twain Financial Partners

29) Union Service Parking

30) Utility Associates, Inc.

31) 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: May 02, 2024