Atty. Daniel Thomas Swanson
Daniel T. Swanson represents clients on matters pertaining to medical malpractice defense, healthcare law, correctional healthcare defense, regulatory enforcement defense, False Claims Act defense, provider-payer disputes, billing audit appeals, business litigation, cybersecurity, and HIPAA issues.
Data Security, Artificial Intelligence, and Information Governance & More Attorney · Serving Knoxville, TN · 23+ Years Experience
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About Daniel Thomas Swanson at a Glance
Daniel Thomas Swanson is a Member based in Knoxville, Tennessee, practicing at Lewis Thomason, P.C.. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on securities, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2003) and North Carolina (2014). Educated at University of Baltimore (J.D., 2003) and University of Tennessee at Knoxville (B.A., 1999). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of AFFILIATIONS • Knoxville Bar Association • Tennessee Bar Association. Serves clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel Thomas Swanson
- Daniel T. Swanson represents clients on matters pertaining to medical malpractice defense, healthcare law, correctional healthcare defense, regulatory enforcement defense, False Claims Act defense, provider-payer disputes, billing audit appeals, business litigation, cybersecurity, and HIPAA issues
- Mr. Swanson’s practice is provider focused
- He represents physicians, physician groups and other provider organizations at trial, arbitration, and mediation
- He helps clients navigate increasingly complex regulatory environments and provides a preventative, proactive approach when counseling providers on payor reimbursement issues
- Mr. Swanson is particularly interested in the increasing importance of cybersecurity as it relates to healthcare, technology, government oversight, and patient privacy.Mr
- Swanson is a member of the Knoxville and Tennessee Bar Associations and the Hamilton Burnett American Inns of Court
- He is a previous contributor to the Knoxville Business Journal, and authored the white paper, “Cybersecurity Advice for Physicians and Healthcare Leaders.” He is the author of a book chapter on the False Claims Act for the American Bar Association’s book “Health Law Essentials.” His writing has also been featured in the ABA Practice Management Magazine where he authored the article “Ransomware: Preparation and Response for Law Practices.” Additionally, he frequently speaks to professional organizations across the state on health law matters.Mr
- Swanson is a native of Ducktown, Tennessee
- He currently lives in Knoxville and enjoys traveling, hiking, biking, and skiing with his wife and three children.PROFESSIONAL HONORS AND ACTIVITIESHamilton Burnett American Inns of Courtfellow, Knoxville Bar AssociationCityview Magazine, Knoxville Top Attorneys in Privacy/Cybersecurity LawMartindale-Hubbell, Rated AV PreeminentMartindale-Hubbell Client ChampionBest Lawyers, Litigation - Healthcare
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Daniel Thomas Swanson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel Thomas Swanson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Knoxville.
Securities Law in Knoxville
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Civil Litigation in Knoxville
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Health Care Law in Knoxville
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Knoxville
Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Knoxville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Knoxville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Knoxville-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Knoxville Choose Daniel Thomas Swanson
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel Thomas Swanson's practice in the field of securities, litigation, and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel Thomas Swanson brings 23+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Tennessee and North Carolina, Daniel Thomas Swanson can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering securities, litigation, and health care, Daniel Thomas Swanson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Knoxville
A Knoxville-based practice means Daniel Thomas Swanson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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