Joan Marie Swartz

Joan Marie Swartz

3.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 38 years

Business Lawyer at Saint Louis, MO
Practice Areas: Business, Litigation

8050 Watson Road, Suite 355, Saint Louis, MO

About Joan

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Business 50%

I have helped businesses in a number of industries with their legal matters. Most my clients are small businesses, and I act as their corporate counsel. I organize them, help them manage their corporate affairs, draft and review contracts for them, help them manage employees and vendors, help them with insurance matters and help them with their litigation matters.

39 years

50%
Litigation 50%

Our litigation practice is primarily related to contract disputes, including but not limited to manufacturer's representative agreements, non-compete and employment agreements, equipment and real property leases, warranty claims, partnership and shareholder disputes and various other issues that arise.

39 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 225-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 37 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1988

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Missouri for 38 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1987

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Joan M. Swartz

8050 Watson Road, Suite 355, Saint Louis, MO, 63119

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Joan Marie Swartz's Reviews

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3.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Edna | October 7, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

A despicable human being

If I were to sum her up in one word it would be presumptuous. She is the very definition of a piss poor excuse for a reason to live. I get that atty's will over talk you and interrupt as if you are being crossed examined but know all the facts first. Shecwas to busy yelling, screaming over the phone... to even hear what what the other person is saying. What I was able to capture from her when she wasn't being obnoxious was I needed to gather some paperwork and I've done that and like I told her before I have a very strong discrimination case and I have Witnesses strong Witnesses But she was so busy yelling so busy being rude So busy cutting me off that she missed most of what I said because she would not shut her mouth. I will be reporting her to the Missouri bar because nobody for no reason under any circumstances whatsoever need to be treated in the manner this woman treated me. I don't even know why she wasted her time calling me back. But hurting people lash out to hurt other people and she lashed out on me for no reason at all. She really needs to watch who she's talking to cuz you may run up on the wrong person with that demeanor.

Posted by Jon | November 22, 2011

We are pleased to have Joan Swartz as a trusted advisor for all of our legal matters.

Joan Swartz has been our primary corporate business attorney for over a decade. We are an international business improvement consulting firm based in Arizona. We depend on Joan as our primary focal point for all of our legal activities. She has a non threatening and common sense approach to her wo...rk that we really appreciate. She has assisted in developing all of our internal legal documents as well has represented us successfully with a couple of employment law cases that have required litigation. She is fair, understand the issues and is extremely diligent when it comes to resolving issues. Recently, Joan was retained to architect an agreement to repurchase the shares of a business partner who desired to leave our organization. Because of her involvement the re-purchase went well. The results exceeded the expectations of all parties involved. We are pleased to have her on our team.

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Joan Marie Swartz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Phillip Tatlow

Litigation lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am pleased to recommend Joan Swarz as a business and commercial transaction and litigation attorney. I had the pleasure in working with her on several complex litigation matters and found her to be very competent, professional and skilled. She is friendly and compassionate but also tough in the courtroom. I would not hesitate in recommending Joan for your litigation and transactional needs."

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Jill Bollwerk

Business lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Joan on many matters in the past. She is a fierce advocate for her clients while still being the consummate professional. She has been involved in some pretty tough business negotiations and litigation matters, and she never buckles under pressure. She is also one of the finest human beings I know. I strongly recommend her if you require the services of a top-notch business attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2008

Past President Award, St. Louis Bar Foundation

Work Experience

1987 - 1998

Member, Lashly & Baer P.C.

Associations

2002 - 2003

Bar Association Metropolitan St. Louis

Past President

Sample of Legal Cases

Boone v. City of Arnold

Favorably settled

Great Lakes Industrial Controls v. O'Brien Corporation

Settled favorably

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Education

1987

Saint Louis University School of Law

Juris doctorate

Speaking Engagements

2011

15 Hour Review of the Law

Moderator and Speaker

Publications

1994

University of Missouri Columbia Law School Environmental Policy Review Tax Implications of Environmental Clean-Up

Languages

English

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