Atty. John G Swift

Atty. John G Swift

John G Swift is a lawyer practicing insurance defense law, products liability law, general trial practice and 6 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Lafayette Lafayette 46 yrs experience 46 year
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About John G Swift at a glance

John G Swift is a Member based in Lafayette, Louisiana, practicing at Swift & Rhoades, L.L.P.. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, business, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western and Middle Districts of Louisiana (1980). Educated at Louisiana State University Law Center (J.D., 1980) and Louisiana State University (B.S., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Lafayette, Fifteenth Judicial District. Serands clients in Lafayette, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John G Swift is a lawyer practicing insurance defense law, products liability law, general trial practice and 6 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • John practices at Swift & Rhoades, L.L.P. in Lafayette, LA

Practice Areas Explained

John G Swift's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

John G Swift is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Louisiana →

Wrongful Death

John G Swift is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Louisiana →

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.

John G Swift is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →

Business & Corporate Law

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

John G Swift is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

John G Swift is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Louisiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John G Swift

Where is John G Swift's law office located?
John G Swift's law practice is located in Lafayette, Louisiana. The firm is Swift & Rhoades, L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John G Swift handle?
John G Swift focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, business, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has John G Swift practiced law?
John G Swift has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did John G Swift go to law school?
John G Swift earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.S., 1977).
How can I contact John G Swift for a consultation?
You can contact John G Swift 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 John G Swift received?
John G Swift's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Louisiana State University Law Center
- 1980
B.S.
Louisiana State University
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western and Middle Districts of Louisiana
Admitted: 1980

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