Atty. Christopher John Swift

Atty. Christopher John Swift

Christopher John Swift is a lawyer practicing hospitals, for-profit healthcare, tax-exempt organizations and 6 other areas of law. Christopher received a B.A. degree from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years.

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About Christopher John Swift at a glance

Christopher John Swift is a Partner based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Baker & Hostetler LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, tax, and health care. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1980), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (1980), U.S. Tax Court (1983), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1987). Educated at The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law (J.D., 1980) and Ohio Wesleyan University (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Cleveland, Ohio State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Christopher John Swift is a lawyer practicing hospitals, for-profit healthcare, tax-exempt organizations and 6 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a B.A. degree from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Christopher practices at Baker & Hostetler LLP in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher John Swift's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher John Swift handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

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

Christopher John Swift is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Ohio →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Christopher John Swift is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Ohio →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Christopher John Swift is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cleveland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio 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 Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Common questions about Christopher John Swift

Where is Christopher John Swift's law office located?
Christopher John Swift's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Baker & Hostetler LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher John Swift handle?
Christopher John Swift focuses on business, real estate, tax, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Christopher John Swift practiced law?
Christopher John Swift has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Christopher John Swift go to law school?
Christopher John Swift earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Christopher John Swift for a consultation?
You can contact Christopher John Swift 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 Christopher John Swift received?
Christopher John Swift's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law
- 1980
B.A.
Ohio Wesleyan University
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1987

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