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Michael John Swan
also known as Michael J. Swan
About Michael
Biography
Michael Swan, one of the Firm’s founding attorneys, practices in the areas of guardianship, mental health and probate. He maintains a statewide practice handling complicated guardianship and mental health matters for families and professionals. Mr. Swan has been practicing in the guardianship and mental health area since 1985 and has actively served the Florida Bar in substantive capacities at the statewide level in the development of probate and mental health law. He has earned the distinction as an AV Preeminent rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell, based on peer evaluations of his legal ability and ethical standards.
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Licensed in Florida for 40 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Location
Rossway Swan Tierney Barry Lacey & Oliver, P.L.
2101 Indian River Boulevard, Suite 200, Vero Beach, FL, 32960
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Posted by anonymous | June 24, 2022
Sneaky unprofessional
Horrible unprofessional lawyer shady and misleading. How can these people live with themselves.
Michael John Swan's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mike Swan is the preeminent guardianship attorney in Florida. I fully endorse this attorney for all matters regarding guardianship and probate."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Ted Brown Award, Taxpayers Association of Indian River County
2014
Exceptional Pro Bono Service, Supreme Court of Florida
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale Hubbell
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1999 - Present
Founding Partner, Rossway Swan Tierney Barry Lacey & Oliver, P.L.
1985 - Present
Attorney; Of Counsel, Swan & Sheppard Law Offices
1900 - Present
Member, Rossway Swan Tierney Barry & Oliver, P.L.
Associations
2017 - Present
United Way - Major Accounts DivisionMember
2016 - Present
Mental Health Collaborative of Indian River CountyVice Chair
2011 - Present
Mental Health Collaborative of Indian River CountyBoard Member
2011 - Present
The Public Guardianship of Indian River County, Inc.President
2011 - Present
The Public Guardianship Program of Indian River County, Inc.Founding Member
2011 - Present
Indian River County Estate Planning CouncilBoard of Directors
2007 - Present
Indian River County Estate Planning CouncilMember
1999 - Present
Indian River County Bar AssociationMember
1998 - Present
Florida Bar, Real Property, 11th Circuit Representative, Probate & Trust Law SectionExecutive Council
1992 - Present
Academy of Florida Trial LawyersMember
1985 - Present
Dade County Bar AssociationMember
1985 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2014 - 2015
United Way of Indian River CountyCo-Chair of Campaign
2012 - 2014
United Way of Indian River CountyCampaign Cabinet
2003 - 2014
Hibiscus Children's FoundationMember
1998 - 1999
Dade County Bar Association, Probate and Guardianship CommitteeChairman
1997 - 2003
Florida Bar Association, Probate Rules CommitteeMember
1996 - 1998
Dade County Bar Probate and Guardianship CommitteeVice Chair
1991 - 2002
Miami Children's HospitalPresident's Cabinet
Sample of Legal Cases
MILLER v. GOODELL
Per Curiam Affirmed
MacCORQUODALE v. NORTHERN TRUST BANK OF FLORIDA, N.A.
Per Curiam Affirmed
Education
1985
University of Miami School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
University of Florida
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1981
University of Florida
BA/BS Certificate
Speaking Engagements
2017
Treasure Coast Chapter of the Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc.
Kids and Money: When Does Florida Require the Appointment of a Guardian of the Property?
2012
Florida Guardianship Law
Guardianships for Those with Special Needs
2006
The Florida Association of Court Clerks Civil/Criminal Court Operations Seminar
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Florida Guardianship Law... But Were Afraid to Ask
1996
Put Something Back Program
Representing the Guardian
Languages
Spanish