Atty. Jesse Swords
Jesse received his B.A. from Emory University in 2006, and his J.D., with honors, from the University of North Carolina School of Law in 2017. In between, he spent time working in the bicycle industry, which is what brought him to Asheville in 2012.
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Jesse Swords is a Partner based in Asheville, North Carolina, practicing at Allen Stahl + Kilbourne. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, estate litigation, and litigation. Admitted to practice in North Carolina United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina United States (2017). Educated at University of North Carolina School of Law (J.D., 2017) and Emory University (B.A., 2006). Serands clients in Asheville, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Jesse received his B.A. from Emory University in 2006, and his J.D., with honors, from the University of North Carolina School of Law in 2017
- In between, he spent time working in the bicycle industry, which is what brought him to Asheville in 2012
- Jesse has represented clients across Western North Carolina in a wide variety of land use matters and civil litigation matters
- His litigation work has included professional liability, large and small construction defect cases, contract disputes, employment matters, and governmental immunity, to name a few
- In the land use area, he has worked with clients large and small to obtain special use permits and re-zonings and has also guided clients and local governments through complex ordinance interpretation issues
- In addition to his land use and litigation work, Jesse has assisted clients with formation of LLCs and non-profit corporations
- He is currently serving on the Board of Directors of the Asheville Museum of Science
- Jesse chooses to call Asheville home because he loves the energy and ingenuity of the local community, and he loves the mountain setting
- Outside of work, you can find him mountain biking or hiking on the trails surrounding town or strolling with his family to a neighborhood coffee shop, bakery, or pizza place
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
• North Carolina State Bar • North Carolina Bar Association • Buncombe Bar
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Jesse Swords's Areas of Practice
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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 North Carolina
Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Asheville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina 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 North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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