Atty. James A. Swaim
James A. Swaim is a lawyer practicing automobile no-fault insurance defense, commercial litigation, general defense litigation and 2 other areas of law.
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James A. Swaim is a Shareholder based in Detroit, Michigan, practicing at Garan Lucow Miller, P.C.. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, business, slip & fall, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1992), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (1992), U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan (2003), and Massachusetts (2010). Educated at The American University, Washington College of Law (J.D., 1991) and Western Michigan University (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Detroit, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James A. Swaim is a lawyer practicing automobile no-fault insurance defense, commercial litigation, general defense litigation and 2 other areas of law
- James A. received a B.A. degree from Western Michigan University in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years
- James A. practices at Garan Lucow Miller, P.C. in Detroit, MI
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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.
James A. Swaim is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Michigan →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
James A. Swaim is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Michigan →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James A. Swaim is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →
James A. Swaim is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Michigan →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James A. Swaim is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Michigan →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Michigan
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Detroit are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan 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 Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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