Lawyer John L. Swartz, graduated from University of Illinois, B.A., Phi Beta Kappa, 1968 University of Chicago Law School, J.D., 1971, is now employed by Giffin Winning Cohen & Bodewes, P.C. at Suite 600 Myers Building, 1 West Old State Capitol Plaza Springfield, IL 62701.John L. Swartz is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing John L. Swartz as your lawyer, you should consider whether John L. Swartz offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if John L. Swartz has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though John L. Swartz's office is located at Springfield, IL, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

John L. Swartz has been admitted in 1971, Illinois; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois; U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court;. His or her practice areas include Bankruptcy Public Service, Bankruptcy Private Representation, Municipal Law, Eminent Domain.

John L. Swartz's college and law school education includes University of Illinois, B.A., Phi Beta Kappa, 1968, University of Chicago Law School, J.D., 1971. Other biographical background includes Thirty-five years after beginning the practice of law with Giffin, Winning, Cohen & Bodewes, P.C., John has focused his practice in the fields of bankruptcy, creditors’ rights and municipal law. In his practice, he also represents individual and business interests in real property development and transactions, commercial transactions, banking and creditors’ rights, and in individual wills, trusts and estate matters.For more than 20 years, John served as a member of the panel of Chapter 7 Trustees appointed by the United States Trustee to administer bankruptcy cases filed in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of Illinois.John has served clients with a practical and pragmatic approach to problem solving, seeking solutions to business problems and concerns for his clients in order to avoid the time and expense of litigation whenever possible.John’s leadership and experience have been recognized by his peers with an AV® Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, and by his designation as a Leading Lawyer in his fields by the Leading Lawyers Network of Illinois.John is now “Of Counsel” to the firm.Previous Professional Experience:Illinois House of Representatives, Staff Counsel, 1971—1973Illinois State Appellate Defenders Office, Assistant Defender, 1973—1977Publications:“Fairness for Whom? Administration of the Fairness Doctrine,” 1967—1970, 14 Boston College I. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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