Atty. John L. Swift

Atty. John L. Swift

John L. Swift is a lawyer practicing real estate law, probate law, collection law.

Clear Lake Clear Lake 66 yrs experience 66 year
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About John L. Swift at a glance

John L. Swift is a probate, real estate, and creditor rights attorney based in Clear Lake, Iowa. They have 66+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1960. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1960). Educated at University of Iowa (LL.B., 1960) and University of Iowa (B.A., 1957). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Clear Lake, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John L. Swift is a lawyer practicing real estate law, probate law, collection law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1957, and has been licensed for 66 years
  • John practices in Clear Lake, IA

Practice Areas Explained

John L. Swift's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

John L. Swift is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Iowa →

Real Estate Law

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

John L. Swift is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Iowa →

Creditor Rights & Collections

John L. Swift is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Iowa →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Iowa

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John L. Swift

Where is John L. Swift's law office located?
John L. Swift's law practice is located in Clear Lake, Iowa. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John L. Swift handle?
John L. Swift focuses on probate, real estate, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has John L. Swift practiced law?
John L. Swift has 66+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1960.
Where did John L. Swift go to law school?
John L. Swift earned their education at (LL.B., 1960); (B.A., 1957).
How can I contact John L. Swift for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John L. Swift received?
John L. Swift's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

LL.B.
University of Iowa
- 1960
B.A.
University of Iowa
- 1957

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1960

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