Dennis C. Sweet IV continues the legacy of seeking justice for those who need it most. He practices with his father, Dennis C. Sweet III and specializes in the areas of civil litigation, civil rights, personal injury, medical malpractice, premises liability and criminal defense.
Dennis IV earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Tougaloo College, a Juris Doctorate from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law and a Master of Laws in Litigation and Dispute Resolution from George Washington University Law School.
As a practicing attorney, Dennis IV has a broad range of successful representation on behalf of a variety of clients. In the civil arena, he has worked on and tried several cases including one which resulted in a $23 million dollar verdict against the Marriott Hotel Corporation for the shooting of an unarmed man on their property. Dennis is a seasoned civil rights advocate who has successfully litigated dozens of civil rights cases throughout his career. His legal talents extend past the courtroom, as he is also a skilled writer. Notably, Dennis’ Appellate Brief in Lewis v. City of Jackson 153 So.3d(Miss.2014) set a precedent in addressing legal standards for inappropriate police pursuits.
Dennis’ criminal practice is equally commendable, having successfully represented hundreds of clients with charges ranging from white collar crimes to capital murder. Notable among these cases is representation of T’Kia Beverly who was found guilty of capital murder in the death of her stepdaughter, but Sweet and his team worked to overturn that verdict, seek a new venue and eventually win acquittal in the second trial. In personal injury litigation, Dennis has litigated cases ranging from automobile accidents to medical malpractice, securing large rewards on behalf of his clients.
Dennis IV is licensed to practice law in Mississippi and Washington D.C. He is a member of the Mississippi Bar, Washington D.C. Bar, Magnolia Bar Association, American Bar Association and the National Bar Association. Dennis received the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, Inc, Top 10 under 40 Attorney Award for the State of Mississippi and is a member of the National Black Lawyer’s Top 100. He is also has been acknowledged as a top-ranked attorney by the American Association of Attorney Advocates.
In addition to practicing law, Dennis mentors and advises young lawyers and law students. He has served as an Adjunct Professor at Tougaloo College and a guest lecturer at Brown University.
