Atty. William L. Swan

Atty. William L. Swan

Mr. William L.

Albany Albany 52 yrs experience 52 year
Call (478) 478-1027 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William L. Swan at a glance

William L. Swan is a Member based in Albany, Georgia, practicing at Burt & Swan. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, family law, workers comp, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1974). Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 1974) and University of Georgia (A.B., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of President, 1983-1984) State Bar of Georgia Georgia Trial Lawyers Association Southwest Georgia Trial Lawyers Association (Secretary-Treasurer, 1986-1987, Dougherty Circuit Bar Association. Serands clients in Albany, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. William L. Swan is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, wrongful death law, workers compensation law and 6 other areas of law
  • William received a A.B. degree from University of Georgia in 1969, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • William practices at Burt & Swan in Albany, GA

Practice Areas Explained

William L. Swan's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Death

William L. Swan is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Georgia →

Personal Injury

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 L. Swan is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Georgia →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

William L. Swan is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Georgia →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

William L. Swan is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Georgia →

Land Use & Zoning

William L. Swan is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William L. Swan

Where is William L. Swan's law office located?
William L. Swan's law practice is located in Albany, Georgia. The firm is Burt & Swan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William L. Swan handle?
William L. Swan focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, family law, workers comp, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has William L. Swan practiced law?
William L. Swan has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did William L. Swan go to law school?
William L. Swan earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (A.B., 1969).
How can I contact William L. Swan for a consultation?
You can contact William L. Swan 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 L. Swan received?
William L. Swan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Georgia
- 1974
A.B.
University of Georgia
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1974

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