Business Details
29 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Representation in RI and MA
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 matters ranging from family law and criminal defense to business litigation and public utilities regulation. We prioritize personalized attention, strategic problem-solving, and timely responses to meet client needs. Our practice is built on a foundation of accessibility, leveraging technology to enhance communication while maintaining cost-effectiveness.We focus on proactive legal counsel to prevent disputes and advocate aggressively when litigation is necessary. Our attorneys are licensed in multiple jurisdictions and have extensive trial experience, ensuring robust representation across diverse legal challenges. We serve individuals, families, and businesses with a commitment to integrity and client-centered solutions.
Services
Divorce Law
Personal Injury
Criminal Defense
Business Litigation
Public Utilities Law
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in public utility and family law.
- Our team provides personalized attention with partner-level accessibility.
- We combine trial experience with strategic problem-solving approaches.
- Our attorneys are licensed in RI, MA, and federal courts.
- We offer responsive communication and technology-driven efficiency.
What people say
Dedicated representation
Highest professionalism
Successful trial outcomes
Services
Divorce Law
Our divorce attorneys handle property division, alimony, and child custody matters with sensitivity and expertise. We provide strategic guidance for contested or uncontested divorces in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Our approach balances negotiation with aggressive litigation when necessary to protect client interests.
Personal Injury
We represent clients in automobile accidents, slip-and-fall cases, and other personal injury matters. Our team pursues compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering through settlements or courtroom trials. We focus on maximizing client recovery while managing litigation costs.
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense practice covers DUI/DWI charges, domestic violence cases, and other criminal matters. We provide zealous representation in negotiations with prosecutors and courtroom trials. Our experience includes handling cases with associated family law complications.
Business Litigation
We resolve business conflicts involving contracts, partnerships, and shareholder disputes. Our services include mediation, arbitration, and trial representation for corporations and small businesses. We focus on protecting commercial interests while minimizing operational disruption.
Public Utilities Law
Our firm represents water, wastewater, and renewable energy clients before regulatory commissions. We handle rate cases, compliance matters, and administrative hearings for public utilities in Rhode Island. Our experience includes over 75 regulatory cases in 15 years.
People
Joseph A. Keough Jr.
Founding Partner
With over 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 focuses on renewable energy and municipal law.
Jerome V. Sweeney III
Founding Partner
Jerry Sweeney concentrates on family law and probate litigation with 20+ years of experience. He represents clients in divorce, custody, and child support cases across RI and MA courts.
Sean P. Keough
Attorney
Sean Keough practices real estate law and family law with experience in RI and MA courts. A member of the Pawtucket Bar Association, he handles transactions and litigation across three office locations.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We specialize in divorce/family law, criminal defense, business litigation, public utilities regulation, and personal injury cases across Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
Do you handle cases outside Rhode Island and Massachusetts?
Our primary focus is RI and MA jurisdictions, though we assist with interstate custody and support matters through our family law practice.
How do you approach divorce cases?
We provide strategic representation for property division, alimony, and child custody matters using negotiation or litigation based on client needs.
What experience do you have with utility law?
Our firm has handled over 75 regulatory cases for water, wastewater, and renewable energy clients before Rhode Island commissions since 1997.
Are your attorneys licensed in federal courts?
Yes, our attorneys are admitted to the First Circuit Court of Appeals and federal district courts in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
