$ 200-250 per hour
Adam Mitchel Sworden
About Adam
Biography
Mr. Sworden is an attorney licensed to practice in Indiana and Illinois State and Federal Courts. Mr. Sworden has maintained a general law practice that developed from his representation of individuals, businesses and governmental entities.
Mr. Sworden has successfully helped families and individuals with various legal needs. He has assisted numerous businesses and individuals who have been injured, lost money or other property due to the actions of others, including cases involving fraud, misrepresentation, breach of contract, mechanic's liens, conversion of property, and injunctions against individuals and businesses. He has also handled complex real estate and business asset sales and provided insurance defense for various entities and individuals who are defending themselves in a lawsuit.
Mr. Sworden has also successfully represented businesses and individuals before cities and towns to obtain special use and land use approvals and to challenge policy issues that would directly affect individuals and businesses.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Business
35%
15 years
Estate Planning
20%
15 years
Lawsuits and Disputes
20%
15 years
Contracts and Agreements
15%
15 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-45%
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Illinois for 13 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in Indiana for 14 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Sworden Law P.C.
450 Vale Park Road, Suite E, 1st Floor, Valparaiso, IN, 46385
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Practice Areas
Lawsuits & Disputes (6)
Business (3)
Contracts & Agreements (3)
Probate (3)
Corporate & Incorporation (2)
Limited Liability Company (LLC) (2)
Real Estate (2)
Consumer Protection (1)
Elder Law (1)
Energy & Utilities (1)
Estate Planning (1)
Insurance (1)
Land Use & Zoning (1)
Medicaid & Medicare (1)
Speeding & Traffic Ticket (1)
Tax (1)
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Real Estate
Posted by Jon | May 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Manager
Mr. Sworden has a thorough understanding of Indiana law. When I was being harassed both by a neighbor and town officials, he reached deep into the Indiana law books and utilized the state’s longstanding precedent of the common enemy doctrine for surface waters. He was able to take a tremendous burde...
Posted by Eddy | October 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Very Knowledgeable
Adam was a huge help on my zoning process. Seems to know a lot about everything zoning, land development, utilities, and real estate. I would definitely use him again.
Adam Mitchel Sworden's Lawyer Endorsements
"Adam is a very knowledgeable, diligent, and hard working attorney. I have had a case against him in the past and he was always on top of the case, advocated for his client effectively, and took a reasonable approach to resolving the case. I would highly recommend Adam for business planning and civil litigation."
"Adam is extremely knowledgable in a variety of areas of law, but his legal knowledge combined with a common sense approach to achieving the best results for his clients is what sticks out about Adam. In areas of civil dispute that I do not feel comfortable handling, Adam would be one of the first attorneys I would refer a matter to to handle."
"Adam is an aggressive and hard working attorney, who doesn't give an inch unless he has too. I endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Adam is very reliable and I have referred many of my clients to him. They have all been very pleased with his work."
Michael Campbell
Construction and development lawyer
Matthew Fech
Business lawyer
Nils Wyosnick
Criminal defense lawyer
Benjamin Fryman
Construction and development lawyer
Jeffrey Semko
Criminal defense lawyer
David Wilson
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2011
Charles Gromley Award, Valparaiso University
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Owner, Sworden Law P.C.
2016 - 2017
Attorney, Lewis Kappes
2011 - 2016
Attorney, Austgen Kuiper Jasaitis PC
Associations
2016 - Present
Porter County Bar Association
2011 - Present
Northern Districts of IndianaAdmitted
2011 - Present
Southern Districts of IndianaAdmitted
2017 - 2019
Lake County Bar AssociationBoard Member (Merrillville District)
Sample of Legal Cases
R.A. Oros, Inc. v. A-1 Dave's Tree Service, Inc.
Agreed resolution between parties
Education
2011
Valparaiso University School of Law
JD
2005
Iowa State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2017
Lewis & Kappes Traveling School Seminar
Solar & Land Use Zoning for Schools
2017
Indiana E-Filing Seminar
E-Filing CLE
2017
Indiana APA Fall Conference
Indiana Land Use Law Update 2017
2012
Valparaiso University School of Law
Leasehold Estates
2012
Newly Elected Officials Conference
Speaker
2012
Lake County Bar Association
Municipal Law Updates
2011
Indiana Commission for Continuing Legal Education
Planning and Zoning Law Update
2010
Indiana Commission for Continuing Legal Education
Interlocal Government Agreement & Consolidation
Publications
Languages
English