Atty. Derek Bartel Swanson

Atty. Derek Bartel Swanson

Mr. Derek Bartel Swanson is a lawyer practicing acquisitions & divestures, business, corporate counsel and 3 other areas of law.

Atlanta Atlanta 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About Derek Bartel Swanson at a glance

Derek Bartel Swanson is an Associate based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on business and m&a. Admitted to practice in Indiana (2004), District of Columbia (2006), and Georgia (2012). Educated at Indiana University School of Law (J.D., 2004) and Purdue University (B.A., 2001). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Derek Bartel Swanson is a lawyer practicing acquisitions & divestures, business, corporate counsel and 3 other areas of law
  • Derek Bartel received a B.A. degree from Purdue University in 2001, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Derek Bartel practices at McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

Derek Bartel Swanson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek Bartel Swanson 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

Derek Bartel Swanson is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Derek Bartel Swanson

Where is Derek Bartel Swanson's law office located?
Derek Bartel Swanson's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek Bartel Swanson handle?
Derek Bartel Swanson focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Derek Bartel Swanson practiced law?
Derek Bartel Swanson has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Derek Bartel Swanson go to law school?
Derek Bartel Swanson earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.A., 2001).
How can I contact Derek Bartel Swanson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Indiana University School of Law
- 2004
B.A.
Purdue University
- 2001

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 2004
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2006
Georgia
Admitted: 2012

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