Atty. Justin Swanson
Justin Swanson is a partner with Bose McKinney & Evans and the chair of the firm’s Cannabis practice group. He is at the forefront of the cannabis industry and has developed a unique multi-dimensional government affairs practice that leverages his public policy expertise with traditional legal skills to effectively advance the interests of his diverse set of clients from small towns to Fortune 500 companies.
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About Justin Swanson at a glance
Justin Swanson is a Partner based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Bose McKinney & Evans LLP. Their practice focuses on education, government, cannabis, and agriculture. Educated at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law - Indianapolis (J.D., 2012) and University of Dayton (B.A., 2009). Active member of Appointments / Memberships Justin serves the community in multiple ways, He is a member of the board of directors for the Indiana Leadership Forum, Downtown GOP Club and is President and Co-founder of the Midwest Hemp Council, and He also serves as a co-chair of the Greater Indianapolis Republican Finance Committee and is ward chairman and a precinct committeeman in Center Township. Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Justin Swanson is a partner with Bose McKinney & Evans and the chair of the firm’s Cannabis practice group
- He is at the forefront of the cannabis industry and has developed a unique multi-dimensional government affairs practice that leverages his public policy expertise with traditional legal skills to effectively advance the interests of his diverse set of clients from small towns to Fortune 500 companies
- In 2019, the Indiana Lawyer recognized Swanson as an Up and Coming Lawyer, an award bestowed on just 15 attorneys statewide each year
- Swanson was also included in the 2021 and 2022 Best Lawyers in America Ones to Watch Lists, a recognition honoring attorneys who are earlier in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States
- In 2023, Justin was named a Global Top-200 Cannabis Lawyer by Cannabis Law Report and Cannabis Law Journal
- Swanson is also a principal at Bose Public Affairs Group LLC, where he is a member of the state and local government relations team
- Honors / Awards 2023 Global Top-200 Cannabis Lawyer
- 2019 Up and Coming Lawyer
- Best Lawyers Ones to Watch - Government Relations Practice (2021-2025)
- Certified Civil Mediator
- Norman Lefstein Award of Excellence
- Moot Court
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Justin Swanson's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Justin Swanson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Justin Swanson is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Indiana →
Cannabis attorneys for business licensing, regulatory compliance, and marijuana-related legal matters.
Justin Swanson is one of 3,138 cannabis attorneys indexed nationally. Browse cannabis attorneys in Indiana →
Agriculture attorneys for farm operations, ag finance, land use, water rights, and agribusiness.
Justin Swanson is one of 4,793 agriculture attorneys indexed nationally. Browse agriculture attorneys in Indiana →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Indiana
Practicing law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Indianapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana 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 Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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