Atty. Dean Forrest Swanson

Atty. Dean Forrest Swanson

Mr. Dean Forrest Swanson is a lawyer practicing personal injury, automobile accidents, wrongful death and 7 other areas of law.

Spokane Spokane 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About Dean Forrest Swanson at a glance

Dean Forrest Swanson is a Partner based in Spokane, Washington, practicing at Russell & Hill, PLLC. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on car accidents, contracts, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Washington (2008), U.S. District Court Western District of Washington (2012), Oregon (2016), and Idaho (2025). Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 2008) and Seattle Pacific University (B.A., 2005). Serands clients in Spokane, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Dean Forrest Swanson is a lawyer practicing personal injury, automobile accidents, wrongful death and 7 other areas of law
  • Dean received a B.A. degree from Seattle Pacific University in 2005, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Dean practices at Russell & Hill, PLLC in Spokane, WA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Dean Forrest Swanson's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Contracts

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Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Dean Forrest Swanson is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Washington →

Wrongful Death

Dean Forrest Swanson is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Washington →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Dean Forrest Swanson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Washington →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Dean Forrest Swanson

Where is Dean Forrest Swanson's law office located?
Dean Forrest Swanson's law practice is located in Spokane, Washington. The firm is Russell & Hill, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dean Forrest Swanson handle?
Dean Forrest Swanson focuses on car accidents, contracts, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Dean Forrest Swanson practiced law?
Dean Forrest Swanson has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Dean Forrest Swanson go to law school?
Dean Forrest Swanson earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A., 2005).
How can I contact Dean Forrest Swanson for a consultation?
You can contact Dean Forrest 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.

Education

J.D.
Boston University School of Law
- 2008
B.A.
Seattle Pacific University
- 2005

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 2008
U.S. District Court Western District of Washington
Admitted: 2012
Oregon
Admitted: 2016
Idaho
Admitted: 2025

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