Atty. Peter E. Swain
Peter E. Swain is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law.
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About Peter E. Swain at a glance
Peter E. Swain is a real estate attorney based in Santa Monica, California, practicing at Cozen O'Connor. Educated at University of California Berkeley (J.D., 2000). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Aviation (2026). Serves clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Peter E. Swain is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law
- Peter E., who practices law in Santa Monica, California, has been recognized since 2021
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Peter E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Peter E. Swain's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter E. Swain handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Peter E. Swain is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Santa Monica are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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