Atty. Joseph Swist
Joe Swist is a skilled trial attorney in the Philadelphia Office who represents individuals in serious injury and wrongful death cases, including construction accidents, premises liability matters, negligent security incidents, and dog bite cases. Since 2020, Joe has secured over $20,000,000.00 for his clients, which include a 1.25-million-dollar settlement for his client who slipped on ice, a million dollar resolution for his client that was injured while using a defective ladder, a $950,000 resolution for his client who fell through a trapdoor, and a full policy tender for his client that su
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Joseph Swist is a Trial Attorney based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Morgan & Morgan. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Their practice focuses on personal injury, securities, slip & fall, and dog bites. Admitted to practice in Florida (2015) and Pennsylvania New Jersey (2017). Educated at Hobart College Notre Dame Law School (—). Active member of Memberships •American Bar Association •Philadelphia Bar Association •Notre Dame Law Club of Philadelphia •The Hill School Alumni - Philadelphia. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Joe Swist is a skilled trial attorney in the Philadelphia Office who represents individuals in serious injury and wrongful death cases, including construction accidents, premises liability matters, negligent security incidents, and dog bite cases
- Since 2020, Joe has secured over $20,000,000.00 for his clients, which include a 1.25-million-dollar settlement for his client who slipped on ice, a million dollar resolution for his client that was injured while using a defective ladder, a $950,000 resolution for his client who fell through a trapdoor, and a full policy tender for his client that suffered serious injuries after sitting on a defective barstool
- Joe received his Bachelor’s Degree from Hobart College in 2012 and his Juris Doctorate from Notre Dame Law School in 2015
- Since 2019, Joe has been recognized as a Pennsylvania Rising Star, an honor that only 2.5 percent of lawyers under the age of 40
- Joe is licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
- Joe is a member of the Notre Dame Law Club of Philadelphia
- He is also a member of The Hill School Alumni Chapter based out of Pottstown, PA
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- Awards & Recognitions •Rising Star, 2019 to Present •This award is conferred by Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers
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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.
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Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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