Practice areas: Personal Injury; view more
Licensed in Massachusetts since: 1996
Education: Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Jonathan Sweet is a dedicated partner at Keches Law Group, joining the firm in 2022. With extensive experience in trial proceedings, he advocates for individuals and families impacted by personal injury and wrongful death. He anchors his practice in Milton and Boston, Massachusetts. Through a blend of intellectual acumen and practical insights, he provides comprehensive legal representation across various personal injury cases, ranging from straightforward negligence to complex liability actions.
Mr. Sweet is known for his dependable and fervent legal counsel, attracting clients from diverse backgrounds. His ability to effectively engage with judges and jurors is a cornerstone of his approach, particularly when a case proceeds to trial. Throughout his career, he has led numerous jury trials in personal injury cases and facilitated the resolution of hundreds of cases through settlement, mediation and arbitration.
Prior to his tenure at Keches Law Group, Mr. Sweet established his own firm in 2013, following years of experience at prominent Boston law firms and a clerkship with a federal judge in Providence, Rhode Island. His legal journey is also marked by notable academic achievements, having graduated magna cum laude from Boston University and earning his J.D. with honors from the Chicago-Kent College of Law at the Illinois Institute of Technology.
Mr. Sweet’s legal affiliations include memberships in various prominent organizations, including the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Rhode Island Bar Association, the Massachusetts Association of Trial Attorneys and the American Association for Justice. Outside of his professional life, he has held leadership roles within the Katama Association, a nonprofit organization in Edgartown, Massachusetts. His commitment to community service underscores his well-rounded character and dedication to fostering positive change.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: PlaintiffFocus areas
Animal Bites, Assault, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Dram Shop Laws, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Defense, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Toxic Mold, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 100% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 1996, Massachusetts
Professional Webpage: https://kecheslaw.com/injury-attorneys/jonathan-d-sweet/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Massachusetts
- American Association for Justice
- Massachusetts Association of Trial Attorneys
- Rhode Island Bar Association
- Massachusetts Bar Association
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island
- U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
- Rhode Island
Pro bono / Community Service
- Katama Association, Inc., Edgartown, Massachusetts, President and Treasurer
- Charlestown Lacrosse
- Hill House Boston
Educational Background
- Boston University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1992
- AAJ
- ABOTA
- MATA
- MBA
- RIBA
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2014 - 2025