Atty. Mr David Alan Swift

Atty. Mr David Alan Swift

Phi Eta Sigma; Phi Beta Kappa. Member, Order of the Coif.

Columbus Columbus 48 yrs experience 48 year
Call (380) 268-4657 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Mr David Alan Swift at a glance

Mr David Alan Swift is an Of Counsel based in Columbus, Ohio, practicing at Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax, and estate tax. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1978), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (1979), and Florida (2015). Educated at The Ohio State University (J.D., 1978) and Miami University (A.B., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Phi Eta Sigma
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Member, Order of the Coif
  • Member, 1976-1978 and Associate Editor, 1977-1978, The Ohio State Law Journal
  • Fellow, American College of Trust and Estate Counsel

Practice Areas Explained

Mr David Alan Swift's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mr David Alan Swift handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Mr David Alan Swift is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Ohio →

Probate

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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.

Mr David Alan Swift is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Ohio →

Tax Law

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

Mr David Alan Swift is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Ohio →

Estate & Gift Tax

Mr David Alan Swift is one of 3,765 estate tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate 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 Columbus 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 Mr David Alan Swift

Where is Mr David Alan Swift's law office located?
Mr David Alan Swift's law practice is located in Columbus, Ohio. The firm is Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mr David Alan Swift handle?
Mr David Alan Swift focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax, estate tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Mr David Alan Swift practiced law?
Mr David Alan Swift has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Mr David Alan Swift go to law school?
Mr David Alan Swift earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (A.B., 1975).
How can I contact Mr David Alan Swift for a consultation?
You can contact Mr David Alan Swift 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 Mr David Alan Swift received?
Mr David Alan Swift's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
The Ohio State University
- 1978
A.B.
Miami University
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1979
Florida
Admitted: 2015

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