Scott Michael Swafford

Scott Michael Swafford

4.5
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 17 years

Privacy Lawyer at Annapolis, MD
Practice Areas: Advertising, Privacy, Business, Government Contracts

41 State Circle, Annapolis, MD

About Scott

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Advertising 30%

Consumer protection, including advertising and data security/privacy.

18 years | 9 cases

30%
Privacy 30%

Data security & privacy

18 years | 9 cases

30%
Business 25%

Corporate or business advice ranging from contracts, agreements, incorporation, advertising, etc.

18 years | 15 cases

25%
Government Contracts 15%

Federal, state, and private contracts and subcontracts or agreements, including grants and public-private partnerships

18 years | 20 cases

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 16 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2009

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 17 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Swafford Law, LLC

41 State Circle, Annapolis, MD, 21401

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Scott Michael Swafford's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by Peter | December 5, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very Unsatisfactory

He was hired in early 2013 to help our company go after people that defrauded us. In the beginning, he was very responsive, once he was paid in full, after two and a half months; he began a pattern of not responding to emails and phone messages. He would ignore questions about the case and not answer... questions asked. Often times he would apologize for missing scheduled conference calls as well as for not responding back after weeks and months had passed. After repeated emails, and phone messages, he would sometimes respond back with very brief updates and ignore questions that were asked. He did not provide documents as he said he would, even after we ask for it. He did not get depositions of people as well as did not include people in the suit that he was instructed and agreed to do. He said he would expedite and help us finish this case, and he did not. It is now almost four years and he has disappeared from responding back by email, or responding back to phone messages or answering his phone. He did not give us a reason as to why he does not or did not finish our case. There were many instances he said he would do things but did not. We have always been polite and professional with him. We have all the emails to substantiate these actions. So much time has been lost. Now that we have to find another attorney to finish what he was suppose to do; we are very disappointed and dissatisfy with his conduct and service.

Scott Swafford

Replied last February 6, 2017

I dispute the above characterization, and rather obtained a federal district court judgment in a fairly complex matter against qualified and professional opposing counsel. The matter was completed in a professional manner and the client elected to further retain me to pursue collections activities, despite stated displeasure above.

Posted by Bartholomew Motes | November 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Brilliant and conscientious

Within a minute of talking to Scott you will realize you are not only dealing with an incredibly capable and diligent attorney, but rarer still, someone who is going to take your case on as his own. Scott is thoughtful and asks all the right questions. He was able to resolve things with a minimum of ...time, expense, and aggravation. Thank you, Scott.

Posted by Moira | January 29, 2014

A trustworthy attorney

Scott is a great attorney. He's very responsive, engaging, and thorough. Scott wants what's best for his client - and you can trust his opinion. He gave me sage advice during a sticky situation - I am not sure how much I can write because my case actually involved social media, freedom of speech..., the Free Trade Agreement, HIPPA and I signed a document saying I would never talk about my particular case online in a public forum again. However, he made the other guy cry uncle and ensured I was not sued for defamation while also helping right wrongs done unto me (including requiring a note of apology from the guy who wanted to sue me). Hopefully I won't need legal help again, but if I do, Scott will be my first call.

Posted by Amy | June 17, 2013

Great Lawyer

He tells you like it is. Very honest and quick response. I highly recommend him for any family law or anything.

Posted by David | June 12, 2013

Excellent

I rate my Mr. Swafford Excellent. He was there when i needed him. He was able to drop the protective order case and the assault charge. He was avialable all times of the day. Whenever i called he was there to guide me in the right direction. He didn't feel like a starnger to me but a friend.

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Lindsey Hansen

Unknown lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"As a former client and now colleague, I can tell you that Scott is an excellent attorney. He listens, is effective and gets results. He is a superb writer , and his knowledge of the law and research skills are phenomenal. Just a pleasure to work with and gem in the legal community. I highly recommend this attorney."

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Bennett Wills

Unknown lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Swafford. He is an asset to the legal community."

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Suren Adams

Business lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Scott on real estate and business matters and found him to be a huge resource for civil litigation cases as well."

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Stewart Sutton

Litigation lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Scott M. Swafford contacted me to discuss the vacation of a confessed judgment entered against one of his clients. He was aware that my article on confessed judgments is about to published in the Maryland Bar Journal. I had the opportunity to review his Motion to Vacate and/or Modify the Confessed Judgment. Not only was it the best drafted Motion to Vacate that I had ever read, it contained a detailed analysis of why the "forum selection" clause in the parties' contract did not confer personal jurisdiction."

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Jennifer Wang

Government contracts lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Swafford has extensive experience with the FTC and FCC. He has provided valuable legal advice for major telecommunications to ensure consumer protections. He is also a scholar, writer. Scott has helped numerous banks, IT companies, start-ups, and many corporations. I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

1984

Isaac Bashevis Singer Scholar, University of Miami, Florida

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Managing Partner, Swafford Law, LLC

2008 - 2012

Associate, Arnold & Porter, LLP

Associations

2012 - Present

Prince George's County Bar Association

2012 - Present

Anne Arundel County Bar Association

2009 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

2008 - Present

American Bar Association

2008 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Education

2007

American University, Washington College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor (summa cum laude)

Publications

2012

ABA 2012 Data Security & Privacy Handbook Chapter 5 Online Behavioral Advertising

2009

Secure Times, Law Volume 4, No. 2, Fall 2009. Industry Self-Regulatory Efforts in Online Behavioral Advertising: How Do They Compare to the FTC's Principles?

Languages

French

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