Daniel S. Sweetser

Daniel S. Sweetser is a partner in the firm's Business and Litigation group. For the past 18 years, Dan has been successfully litigating a wide range of cases in the state and federal courts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, including cases involving employment and labor law, contract law, insurance law, securities law, franchise law, and civil rights law. Prior to joining the firm, Dan was a partner with Lozier, Lazzaro & Sweetser for five years and prior to that, he was a partner with Pellettieri, Rabstein, & Altman.

Dan is a member of the American Bar Association, Employment Law Section; the New Jersey, Mercer County, and Bucks County Bar Associations; the National Employment Lawyer's Association; and the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Employment Lawyer's Associations. He was named a New Jersey "SuperLawyer" in 2011 and 2010. He received his Juris Doctor from Widener University School of Law, Delaware, and his B.A. from Rutgers University, New Brunswick.

Jury Verdict in Favor of Employer Client in Wrongful Discharge Case: Dan obtained a jury verdict in New Jersey Federal Court for his employer client in a lawsuit filed by a former employee who alleged that he was wrongfully discharged in retaliation for reporting sexual harassment. The jury found no wrongdoing by Dan's client.

Victory in U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals: On appeal, Dan successfully upheld his trial victory and the $1,085,000 judgment he obtained for his client in a breach of contract case. The Third Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the jury verdict. After the decision, the defendant paid Dan's client $1,167,000 to finally resolve the case.

$200,000 Settlement of Handicap Discrimination Case: Dan recently obtained a $200,000 settlement during trial for his client who claimed that he was unlawfully refused a job by an Ocean County police department due to a perceived handicap.

Confidential Six Figure Settlement of Sexual Harassment Retaliation Claim: Dan obtained a six figure settlement for his client in a Mercer County lawsuit where Dan's client claimed that she was fired for complaining about sexual harassment by her boss. After Dan obtained a jury verdict on the issue of liability, the defendant employer settled the case while the jury was deliberating on the issue of punitive damages.

Jury Verdict in Breach of Contract Case Resulting in $1,085,000 Judgment: Dan obtained an $805,000 jury verdict for his client in New Jersey Federal Court in a breach of verbal contract case. With interest, Dan's client was awarded a judgment of $1,085,000.

$200,000 Settlement of Student's Civil Rights Claim During Trial: Dan obtained a $200,000 settlement for his client after three days of trial in New Jersey Federal Court. Dan's client alleged that she was sexually abused while a student in a local high school by an employee. The high school settled the case after Dan presented his client's case to the jury.

Trial Victory in Franchise Law and Consumer Fraud Case: Dan obtained a verdict for his two clients, a restaurant franchisor and its franchising company, in a lawsuit brought by a franchisee seeking $1,000,000 in damages. After a five-day non-jury trial in Atlantic County, the Court ruled that Dan's clients did not violate the law and entered judgment in their favor.

$1,250,000 Political Discrimination Settlement: Dan obtained a $1,250,000 in Federal Court against the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency on behalf of several employees who were fired shortly after a new administration took office. Dan's clients alleged that they were fired for political reasons. The case settled just before trial.

Multi Hundred Thousand Dollar Age Discrimination Settlement: Dan obtained a multi-hundred thousand dollar confidential settlement for a securities industry executive during a securities' industry arbitration. Dan's client alleged that he was discharged due to his age.

Dismissal for Employer Client in Wrongful Discharge Case: Dan successfully had a claim of handicap discrimination dismissed in favor of his employer client. Dan's client was sued by a former employee who was discharged. The case was dismissed by a Camden County Judge on summary judgment.

Jury Verdict in Sexual Harassment Retaliation Claim: Dan obtained a jury verdict in Pennsylvania Federal Court which resulted in a $300,000 settlement. The jury found that Dan's client was unlawfully fired by her employer after reporting that a co-worker was being sexually harassed. The employer settled the case prior the damages phase of the trial.