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Practice Areas
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25% Litigation
8 years
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25% Lawsuits / Disputes
8 years
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25% Debt Collection
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15% Bankruptcy / Chapter 7
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10% Bankruptcy / Debt
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Contingent (33%-40%), Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (30 minutes), Hourly ($200-$225/hour), Retainer (Always)
Payment types
Cash, Check, Credit Card
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About Me
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Erik's goal is to help individuals and small businesses with their legal problems. He concentrates his practice in litigation, with emphasis on business-to-... more
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Peer Endorsements
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As a lawyer I can recognize a talented attorney. Attorney Swanson is one of them. I have always enjoyed reading attorney Swanson very insightful...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Sam Shihab
, Columbus (OH), Almost 2 years ago
I've known Erik for a better part of a year through a legal organization we both belong to. Recently, Erik was instrumental in walking me through a...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Tatiana Czaplicki
, Chicago (IL), About 2 years ago
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Résumé
License
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7 years since Erik Glen Swanson was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Illinois |
Active And Authorized To Practice Law
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2004 |
12/11/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Owner and Principal at
The Swanson Firm, Ltd.
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2009–present
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Associate at
Law Offices of Craig L. Manchik & Associates
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2007–2008
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Associate at
Jaffe & Berlin
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2005–2007
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Associate at
Cascino Vaughan Law Offices
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2004–2005
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Washington & Lee University School of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
2004 |
| University of Chicago |
Anthropology |
BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1999 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Commendation |
Heartland Alliance |
2005 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Member |
DuPage County Bar Association |
2009-present
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| Volunteer |
Military Pro Bono Project |
2009-present
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| Member |
Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce & Industry |
2009-present
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| Public Relations co-chair |
Morton Grove Historical Society |
2009-present
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| Comissioner |
Morton Grove Village Community Relations Comission |
2009-present
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General Bar of the Central District of Illinois (Federal Court) |
2005-present
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General Bar of the Eastern District of Wisconsin (Federal Court) |
2005-present
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General Bar of the Northern District of Illinois (Federal Court) |
2005-present
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General Bar of the Northern District of Indiana (Federal Court) |
2005-present
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General Bar of the Southern District of Illinois (Federal Court) |
2005-present
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General Bar of the Western District of Wisconsin (Federal Court) |
2005-present
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| Member |
Chicago Bar Association |
2004-present
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| Member |
Illinois State Bar Association |
2004-present
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| Member |
American Bar Association |
2001-2009
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| Member |
American Association for Justice |
2004-2008
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| Member |
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association |
2004-2008
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 15
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Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| Answer in "Asked and Answered" |
Illinois Bar Journal |
2008 |
| Answer in "Asked and Answered" |
Illinois Bar Journal |
2007 |
| Dawavendawa v. Salt River Project Agric. Improvement Power & Dist |
Washington & Lee Race and Ethnic Ancestry Law Journal |
2003 |
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