Robert A. Swofford

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"Rob" Swofford, a Nassau Bay, Texas native, completed his high school education at Clear Creek High School in 1983

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After earning his undergraduate degree from Baylor University, he successfully graduated from South Texas College of Law in May 1994, garnering recognition for his academic achievements during his law school tenure

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Post-graduation, Rob embarked on his legal career under the guidance of renowned Criminal Defense attorney Dan Cogdell

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In 2006, he earned the distinction of being recognized as one of Houston's Top Lawyers in the realm of Criminal Defense

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His reputation continued to grow, earning him placement in the Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers and recognition as one of the 10 Best Attorneys by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys

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Rob has personally handled cases across State and Federal courts, presenting arguments at various levels

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His clientele includes high-profile individuals, and his work has been featured in national and local publications such as People Magazine and Texas Monthly

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His appearances on national broadcasts, including "Dateline NBC," "20/20," and "Good Morning America," further showcase his legal skills

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Licensed to practice in The State of Texas and Federal District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas, as well as the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, Rob's legal reach extends to multiple states

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His representation spans areas like California, Oregon, North Carolina, South Carolina, Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Hawaii

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Throughout his career, Rob has contributed significantly, including serving with Greer, Herz and Adams in insurance defense, notably participating in national litigation for DirectTV against over 15,000 defendants accused of piracy

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Beyond his legal practice, he has served as Vice President and general counsel to a Houston-based engineering and consulting firm, catering to clients nationally and internationally

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Establishing the Swofford Law Firm in 2009, Rob has continuously provided legal assistance, focusing on Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Commercial Litigation, and Construction Law

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Currently, he serves as General Counsel to ELS Construction, Inc

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a national commercial construction company with an annual business turnover exceeding 30 million dollars

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