Atty. Brandon Scott Swider

Atty. Brandon Scott Swider

Brandon Scott Swider is a lawyer. Brandon Scott received a B.S. degree from DePaul University in 2005, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Chicago Chicago 18 yrs experience 18 year
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About Brandon Scott Swider at a glance

Brandon Scott Swider is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2008). Educated at DePaul University (B.S. Finance, 2005) and Chicago-Kent College of Law J.D. Honors Chicago-Kent College of Law J.D. 2008 Law Review Chicago-Kent College of Law J.D. Executive Articles Editor Chicago-Kent College of Law J.D. CALI Award (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Brandon Scott Swider is a lawyer
  • Brandon Scott received a B.S. degree from DePaul University in 2005, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Brandon Scott practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL

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 Chicago 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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Where is Brandon Scott Swider's law office located?
Brandon Scott Swider's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Sidley Austin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Brandon Scott Swider has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
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Education

B.S. Finance
DePaul University
- 2005
Chicago-Kent College of Law J.D. Honors Chicago-Kent College of Law J.D. 2008 Law Review Chicago-Kent College of Law J.D. Executive Articles Editor Chicago-Kent College of Law J.D. CALI Award
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2008

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