Rosemary Sweeney

Attorney

In her position as Buckley King’s Administrative Partner, Rosemary understands the strategies of business are critical.

Rosemary listens before getting the job done. Her knowledge, judgment and intuitive perception are the sources for her unique deal strategies in corporate, real estate and finance transactions. Her experience includes: representing owners of commercial real estate property in acquisitions, divestitures, leasing, financing, and development; representing borrowers, depository financial institutions and non-bank lenders in commercial lending and workouts; and, representing start-up companies to Fortune companies on corporate and business matters.

When Skill Matters

Represents numerous companies (for profit and non-profit) as outside general counsel on all aspects of business.
Represents national and community financial institutions and borrowers in commercial, industrial, and real estate financing.
Represents buyers and sellers in commercial real estate transactions.
Represents contractors and subcontractors in the negotiation and preparation of construction agreements.
Represents commercial real estate owners in office and retail leasing transactions.

Articles + Presentations

Ohio Confidentiality Agreement: General Standard Document (Contributing Author, Practical Law, Ohio Commercial Transactions, 2016)

Distinctions + Awards

Best Lawyers in America® – Banking and Finance Law
Top 25 Women Lawyers in Cleveland – Super Lawyers
Ohio Super Lawyers – Banking and Finance Law; Business and Corporate Law
Donald H. Messinger Board Service Award – Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center
AV-Preeminent Rated – Martindale-Hubbell
Leadership Cleveland – Class of 2008

Civic Involvement

Civil Service Commission, City of Lyndhurst, Ohio – Commissioner
The Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center – Board of Directors, Past President
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Foundation – Board of Trustees, Past Treasurer
St. Vincent Charity Medical Center – Former Member, Board of Trustees
St. Vincent Development Foundation – Former Member, Board of Trustees
St. Clare Parish Finance Council – Member
Great Lakes Science Center – Former Member, Board of Trustees

Professional Affiliations

American Bar Association
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association – Real Estate Section; Business and Financial Services Committees
Association for Corporate Growth