Atty. John A Schwimmer

Atty. John A Schwimmer

John A Schwimmer is a lawyer practicing complex litigation, class action defense, intellectual property litigation and 6 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Brown University in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Portland Portland 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About John A Schwimmer at a glance

John A Schwimmer is a Special Counsel based in Portland, Oregon. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, ip, class action, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1983), Oregon (2004), and Washington (2005). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (J.D., 1983) and Brown University (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Multnomah County. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John A Schwimmer is a lawyer practicing complex litigation, class action defense, intellectual property litigation and 6 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Brown University in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • John practices in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

John A Schwimmer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John A Schwimmer 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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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Class Action

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Estate & Trust Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oregon

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John A Schwimmer

Where is John A Schwimmer's law office located?
John A Schwimmer's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John A Schwimmer handle?
John A Schwimmer focuses on business, real estate, ip, class action, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has John A Schwimmer practiced law?
John A Schwimmer has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did John A Schwimmer go to law school?
John A Schwimmer earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact John A Schwimmer for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John A Schwimmer received?
John A Schwimmer's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California
- 1983
B.A.
Brown University
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1983
Oregon
Admitted: 2004
Washington
Admitted: 2005

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