Atty. William B. Swift
William B. Swift is a lawyer practicing employment law, personal injury, toxic tort defense and 1 other area of law.
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About William B. Swift at a glance
William B. Swift is a Member based in Lake Charles, Louisiana, practicing at William B. Swift, LLC. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Louisiana U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. District Court, Western, Midd (1972). Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1972) and Louisiana State University (B.S., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Southwest Louisiana, Louisiana State and American Bar Associations Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel (Board of Directors) Southwest Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel. Serands clients in Lake Charles, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William B. Swift is a lawyer practicing employment law, personal injury, toxic tort defense and 1 other area of law
- William B. received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University in 1970, and has been licensed for 54 years
- William B. practices at William B. Swift, LLC in Lake Charles, LA
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William B. Swift's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William B. Swift 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.
William B. Swift is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
William B. Swift is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Louisiana →
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
William B. Swift is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Louisiana →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Louisiana
Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lake Charles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana 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 Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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