Susan Kathleen Swing, General Attorney in Crown Point, Indiana
Over 21 years of legal practice · focused on General, Litigation, and Personal Injury
Crown Point, IN
Practicing general in Crown Point since 2005.
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- Years practicing
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Susan Kathleen Swing is an attorney based in Crown Point, IN. The practice focuses on General, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Susan has over 21 years of legal experience.
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- Crown Point, IN
- Experience
- over 21 years
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- General · Litigation · Personal Injury
- Handles General, Litigation, and Personal Injury matters from Crown Point, IN.
- Over 21 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Susan Kathleen Swing: Susan Kathleen Swing is an attorney based in Crown Point, IN. The practice focuses on General, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Susan has over 21 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Susan takes on
Susan concentrates on general, litigation, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Susan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Personal Injury
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General cases in Crown Point, Indiana
Susan takes general matters in Crown Point, Indiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Susan agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Crown Point, Indiana
Susan takes litigation matters in Crown Point, Indiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Susan agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Crown Point, Indiana
Susan takes personal injury matters in Crown Point, Indiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Susan agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Susan Kathleen Swing — general lawyer in Crown Point
Susan Kathleen Swing is an attorney based in Crown Point, IN. The practice focuses on General, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Susan has over 21 years of legal experience.
Susan Kathleen Swing is a lawyer practicing general negligence, toxic tort, transportation and 2 other areas of law. Susan received a B.A. degree from Purdue University in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years. Susan practices in Crown Point, IN.
How Susan handles general matters
Susan Kathleen Swing is a lawyer practicing general negligence, toxic tort, transportation and 2 other areas of law. Susan received a B.A. degree from Purdue University in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years. Susan practices in Crown Point, IN.
The kind of cases Susan takes
Susan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general, litigation, and personal injury matters in Crown Point and the surrounding Indiana area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Valparaiso University School of Law
J.D. · 2005
Purdue University
B.A. · 2002
Jurisdictions
Susan's state bar admissions
Illinois Supreme Cou
2006 · ACTIVE
Indiana Supreme Cour
2005 · ACTIVE
Susan studied at J.D. in Valparaiso University School of Law and B.A. in Purdue University.
Law school and academic background
Susan completed J.D. in Valparaiso University School of Law and B.A. in Purdue University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Susan runs in Indiana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Susan's professional memberships and bar associations
Affiliations Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana Lake County Bar Association
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Locations
Susan Kathleen Swing's office in Crown Point
Susan's primary office is at 11041 Broadway, Crown Point, IN, 46307-8834. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Susan Kathleen Swing — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new general attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Susan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Susan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Susan'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; Susan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a general attorney in Crown Point, Indiana
A short list to run through before you commit: How many general 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 Susan
Susan discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in general practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every general 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. Susan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Susan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many general practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Susan Kathleen Swing
How much does it cost to hire Susan for a general case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Susan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Susan offer a free consultation?
Susan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Susan's office. Some general attorneys offer free consults — check Susan's current terms during booking.
How long do general cases in Indiana typically take?
Simple general 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. Susan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Susan take my case if I'm outside Crown Point?
Susan is licensed in Indiana. Matters governed by Indiana law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Susan 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 Susan?
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. Susan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Susan accepting new general clients right now?
Susan'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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