Atty. Jan C. Swensen

Atty. Jan C. Swensen

Jan C. Swensen is a lawyer practicing personal injury, wrongful death, professional liability and 5 other areas of law.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 63 yrs experience 63 year
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Profile Summary

About Jan C. Swensen at a glance

Jan C. Swensen is an Of Counsel based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at SPK - The Law Firm of Swensen & Perer. They have 63+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1963. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, business, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit and U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts (1963), U.S. Supreme Court (1974), U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals (1982), and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (1984). Educated at University of Pittsburgh (J.D., 1962) and University of Pittsburgh (B.S. Dickinson, 1959). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County University of Pittsburgh Law Alumni Association (Former Member, Board of Directors) American Board of Trial Advocates. Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jan C. Swensen is a lawyer practicing personal injury, wrongful death, professional liability and 5 other areas of law
  • Jan received a B.S. degree from University of Pittsburgh in 1959, and has been licensed for 63 years
  • Jan practices at SPK - The Law Firm of Swensen & Perer in Pittsburgh, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Jan C. Swensen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jan C. Swensen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Death

Jan C. Swensen is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Pennsylvania →

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.

Jan C. Swensen is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Jan C. Swensen is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Product Liability

Jan C. Swensen is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Litigation

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

Jan C. Swensen is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jan C. Swensen

Where is Jan C. Swensen's law office located?
Jan C. Swensen's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm is SPK - The Law Firm of Swensen & Perer. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jan C. Swensen handle?
Jan C. Swensen focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, business, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Jan C. Swensen practiced law?
Jan C. Swensen has 63+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1963.
Where did Jan C. Swensen go to law school?
Jan C. Swensen earned their education at (J.D., 1962); (B.S. Dickinson, 1959).
How can I contact Jan C. Swensen for a consultation?
You can contact Jan C. Swensen 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.
What awards or recognition has Jan C. Swensen received?
Jan C. Swensen's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Pittsburgh
- 1962
B.S. Dickinson
University of Pittsburgh
- 1959

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit and U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts
Admitted: 1963
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1997
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 2000

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