Atty. John E. Swinney

Atty. John E. Swinney

John E. Swinney is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, labor and employment counseling, unfair competition and trade secrets and 1 other area of law.

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Profile Summary

About John E. Swinney at a glance

John E. Swinney is a employment, trade secrets, and education attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. Educated at Notre Dame Law School (J.D., 2017) and University of Illinois (B.A., 2014). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John E. Swinney is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, labor and employment counseling, unfair competition and trade secrets and 1 other area of law
  • John E. received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 2014, and
  • John E. practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John E. Swinney's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

John E. Swinney is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Trade Secrets

John E. Swinney is one of 6,133 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets attorneys in Illinois →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

John E. Swinney is one of 21,546 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John E. Swinney

Where is John E. Swinney's law office located?
John E. Swinney's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John E. Swinney handle?
John E. Swinney focuses on employment, trade secrets, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
Where did John E. Swinney go to law school?
John E. Swinney earned their education at (J.D., 2017); (B.A., 2014).
How can I contact John E. Swinney for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Notre Dame Law School
- 2017
B.A.
University of Illinois
- 2014

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