Atty. John William Swezey

Atty. John William Swezey

John William Swezey is a lawyer practicing personal injury, trial practice, social security and 7 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Randolph-Macon College in 1964, and has been licensed for 59 years.

Martinsville Martinsville 59 yrs experience 59 year
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Profile Summary

About John William Swezey at a glance

John William Swezey is a Member based in Martinsville, Virginia, practicing at John W. Swezey. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on wills, personal injury, criminal defense, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Virginia U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia U.S. District Court, Eastern District of (1967). Educated at T.C. Williams School of Law (LL.B., 1967) and Randolph-Macon College (B.A., 1964). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Martinsville-Henry County (President, 1978-1979) Bar Association Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Martinsville, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John William Swezey is a lawyer practicing personal injury, trial practice, social security and 7 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Randolph-Macon College in 1964, and has been licensed for 59 years
  • John practices at John W. Swezey in Martinsville, VA

Practice Areas Explained

John William Swezey's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

John William Swezey is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Virginia →

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 William Swezey is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Virginia →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

John William Swezey is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Virginia →

Business & Corporate Law

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

John William Swezey is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →

Real Estate Law

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

John William Swezey is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Virginia →

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 Martinsville 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 William Swezey

Where is John William Swezey's law office located?
John William Swezey's law practice is located in Martinsville, Virginia. The firm is John W. Swezey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John William Swezey handle?
John William Swezey focuses on wills, personal injury, criminal defense, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has John William Swezey practiced law?
John William Swezey has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did John William Swezey go to law school?
John William Swezey earned their education at (LL.B., 1967); (B.A., 1964).
How can I contact John William Swezey for a consultation?
You can contact John William Swezey 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 William Swezey received?
John William Swezey's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

LL.B.
T.C. Williams School of Law
- 1967
B.A.
Randolph-Macon College
- 1964

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Virginia U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia U.S. District Court, Eastern District of
Admitted: 1967

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