$ 375-400 per hour
About Sarahjane
Biography
Sarahjane “SJ” (Davidson) Swanson is an AV-rated Texas civil trial and transaction lawyer serving clients in resolving business, contract, real estate, & other civil disputes & litigation; general business matters; & real estate transactions.
Ms. Swanson has represented plaintiffs & defendants in pre-trial litigation, jury, & bench trials of various types of cases. Case experience includes commercial & residential real estate disputes, construction defects, title insurance claims & recoupment, fire/hazard losses, water/land use rights, commercial/business disputes, breach of contract, licensed professional malpractice/errors/omissions claims, deceptive trade practices, misrepresentation/fraud, product liability, employment law, family law matters, probate & subrogation. She has also represented clients in appeals to the Courts of Appeal and Supreme Court of Texas. She also represents parties in residential, ranch, & commercial real estate purchases/sales & leases, & represents companies and their principals in business formation, dislolution, purchase & sale matters.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Texas for 23 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2002
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Location
Swanson Law Firm, PLLC
3550 West 12th Street, Suite 102, Houston, TX, 77008
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Sarahjane Davidson's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I have known SJ for over a decade. Intelligent and incredibly passionate about the advocacy of her clients. If I required representation in the Houston area, she would be my first phone call."
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"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. SJ is a tough and intelligent lawyer. She works hard for each one of her clients."
Richard Weaver
Litigation lawyer
Jaime Rocha
Lawsuits and disputes lawyer
Experience
Honors
2018
Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine
2018
Member of the College - legal honor society, State Bar of Texas
2017
Life Fellow - Houston Young Lawyers Foundation, Houston Young Lawyers Association
2017
Member of the College - legal honor society, College of the State Bar of Texas
2016
Member of the College - legal honor society, College of the State Bar of Texas
2015
Top Lawyers 2015, Houstonia Magazine
2015
Member of the College - legal honor society, College of the State Bar of Texas
2014
Member of the College - legal honor society, College of the State Bar of Texas
2014
Top Lawyers 2014, Houstonia Magazine
2014
AV Preeminent Rated, Martinedale-Hubbell
2014
Texas' Top Rated Lawyers of 2014, ALM
2013
Top Lawyers 2013, Houstonia Magazine
2013
Member of the College - legal honor society, College of the State Bar of Texas
2013
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Member of the College - legal honor society, The College of The State Bar of Texas
2012
AV Preeminent rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Member of the College - legal honor society, The College of The State Bar of Texas
2011
AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Member of the College - legal honor society, The College of The State Bar of Texas
2009
Fellow - Class of 2009, Houston Young Lawyers Foundation
2009
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Attorney/Principal, Swanson Law Firm, PLLC
2013 - 2020
Lawyer member, Texas Real Estate Commission Broker-Lawyer Committee
2013 - 2017
Lawyer Member (Appointed by President of the State Bar of Texas, Texas Real Estate Committee Broker-Lawyer Committee
2008 - 2010
Partner, Irelan * Hargis, P.L.L.C.
2003 - 2008
Associate, Hargis & Harpold, LLP
2002 - 2003
Attorney, SJ Davidson, Attorney at Law/Lias J. Steen & Associate
Associations
2012 - Present
Phi Delta Phi - Houston Barristers InnFounding Council Member
2006 - Present
CREW Houston (Commercial Real Estate Women)Member
2002 - Present
American Bar AssociationLitigation Section Member
2002 - Present
Houston Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Phi Delta Phi legal fraternityMember
2018 - 2018
The Women's Resource of Greater Houston27th Annual Spring Luncheon Chair
2011 - 2012
South Texas College of Law Alumni AssociationPresident
2008 - 2013
South Texas College of LawMember, Board of Directors
2006 - 2012
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star - Houston BoardBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
Saleem v Nguyen
for Defendant/Counter-Plaintiff Nguyen, my client
Pearson v. Podrovec, Arthur & Realty Associates
settlement for my clients, home-buyers
High-end residential Landlord v. Breaching Tenant
Confidential settlement for my clients, the landlords
Jordan-Lewis Development, LP & Westbound Bank v. American First National Bank & Saiful Karim
Opinion on Appeal issued affirming jury verdict for Plaintiffs + attorneys' fees
Burrows v. Ronald J. Shaffer a/k/a Ronnie Shaffer, R C Transportation, Inc., and Dalllas Chemical Technologies, Inc.
partially confidential six figure settlement for Plaintiff with all Defendants.
Garcia v. Guzman
Summary Judgment
State Farm Lloyds subrogee of Dennis Fisher v. Kiwi Services, Inc.
Decision & Judgment for Plaintiff
Harry Chambers v. Robert Phillips
Defense Decision following bench trial
Cole v. Frank's Casing Crew & Rental Tools, Inc., S.D.Tex, October 17, 2005
MSJ for Defense
David & Sherry Kramer & NMM Enterprises, Inc. v. Carlos Garcia Realty, et al
Defense Verdict
David & Shauna Meyer v. Cassie May Developments, Inc., Swilley-Hudson & Associates, Inc., Dean Inspection Enterprises, Inc., et
Verdict for our Defenant clients
Frank's International, Inc. v. Smith International, Inc.
Reversal of summary judgment remand to trial court
Stockton v. Adair, JDR, Trussell
Summary Judgment for Defendant clients
Education
2002
South Texas College Of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
College of Law of England and Wales
1998
University of Houston
Liberal Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
29th Annual Real Estate Conference
What the Heck, TREC?!?!? Overview of the New and Revised TREC Forms
2013
The B Word & Being Respected
Panelist - The B Word & Being Respected
2013
28th Annual Real Estate Law Conference
Representing Brokers When Good Deals Go Bad
2012
2012 Advanced Real Estate Law Course
Brokerage & Management Contracts & Claims
2010
UCREW inaugural event at University of Houston Bates Law Center
UCREW Legal Panel presenter
2010
ABA Law Student Division Fall Leadership Confernece
Panelist - Lunch with Experience
2006
Founders' Day/Dean for the Day Event
"What They Didn't Teach You In Law School" - Panel Moderator
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How do i sue for harassment and slander in a public place by a retail worker?
21 May 2023
Q&A
What do I do ?
23 May 2023
Q&A
Can I sue my home inspector for not disclosing the fact that my air ducts are defiecient?
23 May 2023