Atty. William D. Swift

Atty. William D. Swift

Mr. William D.

Fort Wayne Fort Wayne 62 J. Erfahrung 62 year
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Profile Summary

About William D. Swift at a glance

William D. Swift is a trusts, probate, business, real estate, and zoning attorney based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, practicing at Carson LLP. They have 62+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1964. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1964), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana (1964), U.S. Tax Court (1976), and U.S. Supreme Court (2002). Educated at Indiana University (J.D., 1964) and Indiana University (B.S., 1958). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Allen County, Indiana State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Fort Wayne, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Mr. William D. Swift is a lawyer practicing real estate law, business torts, zoning law and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from Indiana University in 1958, and has been licensed for 62 years
  • William practices at Carson LLP in Fort Wayne, IN

Practice Areas Explained

William D. Swift's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

William D. Swift is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Indiana →

Probate

William D. Swift is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Indiana →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

William D. Swift is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Indiana →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

William D. Swift is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Indiana →

Land Use & Zoning

William D. Swift is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Indiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William D. Swift

Where is William D. Swift's law office located?
William D. Swift's law practice is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The firm is Carson LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William D. Swift handle?
William D. Swift focuses on trusts, probate, business, real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has William D. Swift practiced law?
William D. Swift has 62+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1964.
Where did William D. Swift go to law school?
William D. Swift earned their education at (J.D., 1964); (B.S., 1958).
How can I contact William D. Swift for a consultation?
You can contact William D. 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 William D. Swift received?
William D. Swift's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University
- 1964
B.S.
Indiana University
- 1958

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1964
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana
Admitted: 1964
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2002

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