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About Richard E. Swift, Jr. at a glance
Richard E. Swift, Jr. is a Member based in Palestine, Texas, practicing at Swift & Herrington. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals (1978) and Georgia (Inactive) Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court Texas Eastern District Court (1980). Educated at South Texas College Of Law (J.D., 1977) and University of Texas at Austin B.B.A. (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Palestine, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Richard E. Swift, Jr. is a lawyer practicing litigation: commercial, litigation: personal injury
- Richard received a B.B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Richard practices at Swift & Herrington in Palestine, TX
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Richard E. Swift, Jr.'s Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard E. Swift, Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Richard E. Swift, Jr. is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Richard E. Swift, Jr. is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Richard E. Swift, Jr. is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Palestine are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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