Atty. Barbara J. Swanson

Atty. Barbara J. Swanson

Barbara J. Swanson is a lawyer practicing real estate law, wills law, municipal law and 5 other areas of law.

Gurnee Gurnee 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Barbara J. Swanson at a glance

Barbara J. Swanson is a Member based in Gurnee, Illinois, practicing at Barbara J. Swanson. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1983). Educated at Chicago-Kent School of Law (J.D., 1983) and Eastern Illinois University (B.S., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Gurnee, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Barbara J. Swanson is a lawyer practicing real estate law, wills law, municipal law and 5 other areas of law
  • Barbara received a B.S. degree from Eastern Illinois University in 1976, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Barbara practices at Barbara J. Swanson in Gurnee, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Barbara J. Swanson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Barbara J. Swanson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

Barbara J. Swanson is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Illinois →

Trusts

Barbara J. Swanson is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →

Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Barbara J. Swanson is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Barbara J. Swanson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Gurnee are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Barbara J. Swanson

Where is Barbara J. Swanson's law office located?
Barbara J. Swanson's law practice is located in Gurnee, Illinois. The firm is Barbara J. Swanson. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Barbara J. Swanson handle?
Barbara J. Swanson focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Barbara J. Swanson practiced law?
Barbara J. Swanson has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Barbara J. Swanson go to law school?
Barbara J. Swanson earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.S., 1976).
How can I contact Barbara J. Swanson for a consultation?
You can contact Barbara J. Swanson directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Barbara J. Swanson received?
Barbara J. Swanson's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent School of Law
- 1983
B.S.
Eastern Illinois University
- 1976

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1983

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