Elizabeth Swanson

Elizabeth Swanson

9.0

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Experience 4.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (30%-50%), Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (30 minutes), Hourly ($350-$395/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • Sheldon, Mak & Anderson PC
    100 Corson Street
    Suite 300
    Pasadena, CA 91103
    Office: 626-395-7304
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Videos (2)

I am a rabid Neal Stephenson fan, and am also currently training for the L.A. Marathon!

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Above and Beyond”

Posted by: Jeffrey, over 1 year ago.

Client Review: Elizabeth Swanson helped me with a complex and arduous trademark issue. From the moment I had my first consultation I knew that she was an... more
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5 star rating

“Trademark Attorney”

Posted by: Juan-Carlos, over 1 year ago.

Client Review: Elizabeth is always thorough in her information and practice and is very knowledgeable about trademarks. She's great to work with.
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

5 endorsements


Heather Lynn McCloskey

I have worked with Liz for about 10 yrs now both as her client and as her co-counsel, and have had nothing but great experiences with her... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Heather McCloskey , Los Angeles (CA), Over 1 year ago
Jeffrey Glenn Sheldon

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Jeffrey Sheldon , Pasadena (CA), Over 1 year ago
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Résumé

 

License

22 years since Elizabeth Swanson was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1990 12/18/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Owner at Swanson & Associates 1998–2010
Of Counsel at Ervin, Cohen & Jessup 2002–2003
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Utah Law Juris Doctor 1985
University of Utah Molecular biology Bachelor of Science 1977

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Top Attorney 2011 Pasadena Magazine 2011
Patent Attorney License United States Patent and Trademark Office 2004
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Host All Cities 2010–present
Lifetime Member Half Norwegian On My Mother's Side Bar Association 2010–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 9
Answers: 40 Legal Answers
8 Best Answers - chosen by asker
11 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
12 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 1 Legal Guide
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Attorney Work Product Protection for Patent Cases Los Angeles Daily Journal 1991

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
How To Protect Your Idea KTLA News 2011