Atty. John Bronner Swingle

Atty. John Bronner Swingle

John Bronner Swingle is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, intellectual property litigation, patents and 1 other area of law. John received a B.S. degree from Duke University, and has been licensed for 19 years.

Norfolk Norfolk 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About John Bronner Swingle at a glance

John Bronner Swingle is an Associate based in Norfolk, Virginia, practicing at Williams Mullen. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, and m&a. Admitted to practice in California (2007), Virginia U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2011), and Florida (2015). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 2007) and Duke University B.S. (—). Serands clients in Norfolk, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Bronner Swingle is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, intellectual property litigation, patents and 1 other area of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from Duke University, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • John practices at Williams Mullen in Norfolk, VA

Practice Areas Explained

John Bronner Swingle's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Bronner Swingle handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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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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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Bronner Swingle

Where is John Bronner Swingle's law office located?
John Bronner Swingle's law practice is located in Norfolk, Virginia. The firm is Williams Mullen. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Bronner Swingle handle?
John Bronner Swingle focuses on patent, ip, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has John Bronner Swingle practiced law?
John Bronner Swingle has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did John Bronner Swingle go to law school?
John Bronner Swingle earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (—).
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 2007
Duke University B.S.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2007
Virginia U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2011
Florida
Admitted: 2015

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