Atty. John Swansinger

Atty. John Swansinger

John Swansinger is a lawyer practicing litigation, real estate & construction, bankruptcy and 9 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Bowling Green University in 1984, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About John Swansinger at a glance

John Swansinger is a Partner based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on employment, business, real estate, bankruptcy, and tax. Admitted to practice in U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1989) and U.S. Tax Court (2000). Educated at The University of Akron School of Law (J.D., 1989) and Bowling Green University (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Professional & Civic Involvement •Member: COSE Allied Member, Ohio Hotel & Lodging Association •Member: Construction Owners Association of America Associations •Member: Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association •Member: West Shore Bar Association. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Swansinger is a lawyer practicing litigation, real estate & construction, bankruptcy and 9 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Bowling Green University in 1984, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • John practices at Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

John Swansinger's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Swansinger 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 Swansinger is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →

Business & Corporate Law

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

John Swansinger is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

Real Estate Law

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

John Swansinger is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Ohio →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

John Swansinger is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Ohio →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

John Swansinger is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Swansinger

Where is John Swansinger's law office located?
John Swansinger's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Swansinger handle?
John Swansinger focuses on employment, business, real estate, bankruptcy, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has John Swansinger practiced law?
John Swansinger has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did John Swansinger go to law school?
John Swansinger earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact John Swansinger for a consultation?
You can contact John Swansinger 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 Swansinger received?
John Swansinger's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
The University of Akron School of Law
- 1989
B.A.
Bowling Green University
- 1984

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 2000

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