Atty. Eric W. Swanis

Atty. Eric W. Swanis

Eric W. Swanis is an experienced trial lawyer who represents local, national and international companies in a wide array of complex litigation cases, including financial services, bankruptcy, product liability, business and shareholder disputes, technology, intellectual property, employment, construction, mechanic’s lien, and real estate matters.

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Profile Summary

About Eric W. Swanis at a glance

Eric W. Swanis is a business and litigation attorney based in Las Vegas, Nevada, practicing at Greenberg Traurig. Admitted to practice in Nevada, State Bar of Nevada. Educated at Pepperdine University (J.D., 1999). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Presidential Rank Award Recipient, 2002 (2026). Serands clients in Las Vegas, NV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Eric W. Swanis is an experienced trial lawyer who represents local, national and international companies in a wide array of complex litigation cases, including financial services, bankruptcy, product liability, business and shareholder disputes, technology, intellectual property, employment, construction, mechanic’s lien, and real estate matters
  • A native of Nevada, Eric has wide-ranging experience trying and arbitrating cases in both federal and state courts

Practice Areas Explained

Eric W. Swanis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric W. Swanis 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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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Nevada

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Eric W. Swanis

Where is Eric W. Swanis's law office located?
Eric W. Swanis's law practice is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The firm is Greenberg Traurig. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Eric W. Swanis handle?
Eric W. Swanis focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nevada.
Where did Eric W. Swanis go to law school?
Eric W. Swanis earned their education at (J.D., 1999).
How can I contact Eric W. Swanis for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Eric W. Swanis received?
Eric W. Swanis's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Presidential Rank Award Recipient, 2002; Best Lawyers in America — Nevada Business magazine, "Southern Nevada Legal Elite," 2010; Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers magazine, Mountain States Super Lawyers, 2012-2013.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Pepperdine University
- 1999

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Presidential Rank Award Recipient, 2002
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Nevada Business magazine, "Southern Nevada Legal Elite," 2010
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers magazine, Mountain States Super Lawyers, 2012-2013
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Nevada, State Bar of Nevada

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