Atty. David Michael Swiney

Atty. David Michael Swiney

David Michael Swiney is a lawyer practicing judges & courts, appellate practice, general practice. David received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee in 1971, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Knoxville Knoxville 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About David Michael Swiney at a glance

David Michael Swiney is a Ct. App. J. based in Knoxville, Tennessee. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on appellate. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1979), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1983), U.S. Supreme Court (1986), and U.S. Claims Court (1990). Educated at University of Tennessee (J.D., 1978) and University of Tennessee (B.S. University, 1971). Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Michael Swiney is a lawyer practicing judges & courts, appellate practice, general practice
  • David received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee in 1971, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • David practices in Knoxville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

David Michael Swiney's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Michael Swiney handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is David Michael Swiney's law office located?
David Michael Swiney's law practice is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Michael Swiney handle?
David Michael Swiney focuses on appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has David Michael Swiney practiced law?
David Michael Swiney has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did David Michael Swiney go to law school?
David Michael Swiney earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.S. University, 1971).
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Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee
- 1978
B.S. University
University of Tennessee
- 1971

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Claims Court
Admitted: 1990

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