Atty. Michael J Swogger

Atty. Michael J Swogger

Michael J Swogger is a lawyer practicing estate planning & settlement, probate administration and litigation, trust administration and litigation and 11 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S. degree from Western Michigan University in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Traverse City Traverse City 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael J Swogger at a glance

Michael J Swogger is a trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, and slip & fall attorney based in Traverse City, Michigan, practicing at Swogger Estate Law. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Michigan U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan U.S. District Court, Western District of (1989). Educated at Detroit College of Law (J.D., 1989) and Western Michigan University (B.S., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Michigan. Serands clients in Traverse City, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael J Swogger is a lawyer practicing estate planning & settlement, probate administration and litigation, trust administration and litigation and 11 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from Western Michigan University in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Michael practices at Swogger Estate Law in Traverse City, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Michael J Swogger's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael J Swogger handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Michael J Swogger is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Michigan →

Probate

Michael J Swogger is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Michigan →

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.

Michael J Swogger is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Michigan →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Michael J Swogger is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Michigan →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Michael J Swogger is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael J Swogger

Where is Michael J Swogger's law office located?
Michael J Swogger's law practice is located in Traverse City, Michigan. The firm is Swogger Estate Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael J Swogger handle?
Michael J Swogger focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Michael J Swogger practiced law?
Michael J Swogger has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Michael J Swogger go to law school?
Michael J Swogger earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.S., 1986).
How can I contact Michael J Swogger for a consultation?
You can contact Michael J Swogger 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 Michael J Swogger received?
Michael J Swogger's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Detroit College of Law
- 1989
B.S.
Western Michigan University
- 1986

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Michigan U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan U.S. District Court, Western District of
Admitted: 1989

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