Vincent Swiney, a founding partner at Swiney & Bellenger, is an experienced attorney whose practice focuses on workers’ compensation, personal injury, and Social Security Disability cases. While working to obtain his J.D. from Cumberland School of Law of Samford University, Mr. Swiney served on the Trial Advocacy Board, won the Judge James O. Haley Federal Court Competition, and was named to The Order of Barristers. His passion for the field only grew after graduation. He has since joined countless legal associations and has been recognized by Super Lawyers® Magazine, Birmingham Magazine, and Martindale-Hubbell® for his outstanding legal work.
Languages spoken
English
Swiney & Bellenger, LLC
1807 Oxmoor Road
Homewood, AL, 35209
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TN | Active | 2010 | 06/06/2022 |
AL | Occupational License - Authorized to Practice | 2002 | 04/28/2022 |
Legal answers | 1 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rising Star | Mid-South Super Lawyers | 2016 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2015 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2014 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2013 |
AV | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2012 |
Top Attorneys (Workers' Compensation) | Birmingham Magazine | 2012 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2011 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2010 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Founding Partner | Swiney & Bellenger, LLC | 2014 - Present |
Adjunct Instructor (Bridge to Practice Series) | Cumberland School of Law of Samford University | 2014 - 2014 |
Attorney | Townes & Woods, P.C. | 2012 - 2014 |
Partner | Wettermark & Keith, LLC | 2007 - 2012 |
Attorney | Carr Allison | 2003 - 2007 |
Attorney | Bradford Law Firm | 2001 - 2003 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Birmingham Bar Foundation | Board of Directors | 2014 - Present |
Birmingham Bar Association | Long Range Planning Committee | 2015 - 2016 |
American Association for Justice, Social Security Disability Law Section | Executive Committee | 2013 - 2014 |
Birmingham Bar Association Crisis Relief Committee | Chair | 2013 - 2014 |
American Association for Justice, Social Security Disability Law Section | Secretary | 2012 - 2013 |
Birmingham Bar Association, Workers' Compensation Section | Chair | 2012 - 2013 |
Birmingham Bar Association | Executive Committee | 2012 - 2013 |
Alabama State Bar, Workers' Compensation Section | Chair | 2011 - 2012 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Birmingham Bar Association Bulletin | The $220.00 Cap and Its Effect on Injured Alabama Workers | 2010 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Samford University, Cumberland School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2002 |
Auburn University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1999 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Alabama State Bar Annual Meeting | Solo and Small Firm Practice from A to Z | 2016 |
Workers' Compensation Section CLE | Publix Hearings and How to Prepare for Them From the Plaintiff's Perspective | 2015 |
Legends of Litigation | Publix Hearings in Workers' Compensation Cases in Alabama | 2015 |
Annual Meeting | Social Security Law and Myasthenia Gravis | 2015 |
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Jared Wood, Workers compensation Attorney on Aug 24, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse Vincent. We have been opposing counsel on many cases so I have seen his ability first hand. He works hard for his clients and knows the law very well. You can't go wrong hiring him.
Sean Pierce, Workers compensation Attorney on Jan 26, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have known Vince Swiney for almost 15 years as a lawyer. He is a tireless and fierce advocate for his clients, and is very knowledgeable in workers' compensation, Social Security and personal injury. I strongly endorse him as a person and lawyer.
Jared Wood, Workers compensation Attorney on Aug 24, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse Vincent. We have been opposing counsel on many cases so I have seen his ability first hand. He works hard for his clients and knows the law very well. You can't go wrong hiring him.
Sean Pierce, Workers compensation Attorney on Jan 26, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have known Vince Swiney for almost 15 years as a lawyer. He is a tireless and fierce advocate for his clients, and is very knowledgeable in workers' compensation, Social Security and personal injury. I strongly endorse him as a person and lawyer.
Jeffrey Cotney, Workers compensation Attorney on Dec 7, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Vince is a great lawyer. He is highly competent in the fields of Workers' Compensation, Social Security Disability, and Personal Injury.
Anna Hart, Workers compensation Attorney on Sep 25, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Swiney is a tireless advocate for his clients. I highly recommend him.
David Nomberg, Workers compensation Attorney on May 10, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Vince is an outstanding advocate for his work comp and Social Security disability clients. Vince has also served as mediator for me in work comp cases and done an excellent job. His knowledge of work comp and Social Security has served me and my clients well in mediation.