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Jill Swearingen Pierce, Personal Injury Attorney in Port Arthur, Texas

Over 33 years of legal practice · 4.3/5 rating from 10 verified client reviews

Practicing personal injury in Port Arthur since 1993.

33+
Years practicing
4.3 ★
10 client reviews
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Jill Swearingen Pierce is a member based in Port Arthur, TX. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Jill has over 33 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at McPherson Hughes Bradley Wimberley Steele Chatelain. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 10 client reviews.

Based in
Port Arthur, TX
Experience
over 33 years
Known for
Personal Injury
  • Handles Personal Injury matters from Port Arthur, TX.
  • Over 33 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with BV Distinguished.

About Jill Swearingen Pierce: Jill Swearingen Pierce is a member based in Port Arthur, TX. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Jill has over 33 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at McPherson Hughes Bradley Wimberley Steele Chatelain. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 10 client reviews.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Jill Swearingen Pierce

Jill concentrates on personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jill handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Personal Injury cases in Port Arthur, Texas

Jill takes personal injury matters in Port Arthur, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jill agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Jill Swearingen Pierce — Over 33 years of Texas personal injury experience

Jill Swearingen Pierce is a member based in Port Arthur, TX. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Jill has over 33 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at McPherson Hughes Bradley Wimberley Steele Chatelain. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 10 client reviews.

Jill Swearingen Pierce is a lawyer practicing litigation: personal injury. Jill received a B.A. degree from Baylor University in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years. Jill practices at McPherson Hughes Bradley Wimberley Steele Chatelain in Port Arthur, TX.

How Jill handles personal injury matters

Jill Swearingen Pierce is a lawyer practicing litigation: personal injury. Jill received a B.A. degree from Baylor University in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years. Jill practices at McPherson Hughes Bradley Wimberley Steele Chatelain in Port Arthur, TX.

Who Jill represents

Jill reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury matters in Port Arthur and the surrounding Texas area.

Credentials

Jill Swearingen Pierce's legal education and bar admissions

  • Baylor University

    J.D. · 1993

  • Baylor University

    B.A. · 1990

Jurisdictions

Jill's state bar admissions

  • Louisiana

    2007 · ACTIVE

  • Texas Pennsylvania T

    1993 · ACTIVE

Jill studied at J.D. in Baylor University and B.A. in Baylor University.

Law school and academic background

Jill completed J.D. in Baylor University and B.A. in Baylor University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jill runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Jill Swearingen Pierce

Jill has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • BV Distinguished

Legal awards and honors

BV Distinguished.

Affiliations

Jill's professional memberships and bar associations

  • State Bar of Texas

    membership

Locations

Jill Swearingen Pierce's office in Port Arthur

Jill's primary office is at 3120 Central Mall Dr., Port Arthur, TX, 77642-8039. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

McPherson Hughes Bradley Wimberley Steele Chatelain

3120 Central Mall Dr.

Port Arthur, TX 77642-8039

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Jill Swearingen Pierce — 4.3/5 rating from 10 verified client reviews

Every review below is from a verified client of Jill. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing personal injury attorneys in Port Arthur.

4.3

10 client reviews

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Hiring guide

How to hire Jill Swearingen Pierce — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jill usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Jill charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jill's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Jill will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Port Arthur, Texas

A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Jill

Jill discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every personal injury matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Jill confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Jill's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Jill Swearingen Pierce

  • How much does it cost to hire Jill for a personal injury case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jill walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Jill offer a free consultation?

    Jill charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jill's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Jill's current terms during booking.

  • How long do personal injury cases in Texas typically take?

    Simple personal injury matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jill gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Jill take my case if I'm outside Port Arthur?

    Jill is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jill will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Jill?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jill will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Jill accepting new personal injury clients right now?

    Jill's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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