$ 275-300 per hour
Samuel Kenneth Swenson
also known as Sam Swenson
About Samuel
Biography
Samuel Swenson's main areas of practice at The Swenson Law Firm are Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Probate, and Business Law.
Mr. Swenson has served on the Board of Directors for the Better Business Bureau of Northern California since 2015. He served on the Board of Direcotrs for the Orangvale Chamber of Commerce for five years. He is a member of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society.
Education:
University of Utah, BA
University of the Pacific,
McGeorge School of Law, JD
Admitted to:
California State Bar Association
Eastern United States District Court of California
Northern United States District Court of California
Central United States District Court of California
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 16 years
State: California
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
The Swenson Law Firm
8788 Greenback Lane, Suite 105, Orangevale, CA, 95662
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Posted by Sue | July 24, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Client review of Samuel Swenson and his legal team
We felt that we were, and have been well represented by Samuel Swenson and his associates. They have conducted themselves in a very professional way. We have been updated on any and all things dealing with our case in a timely manner. His staff has been most helpful when we had questions. We woul...
Posted by Sue | July 24, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Review of Samuel Kenneth Swenson, Attorney and his staff
We have been extremely pleased in the representation received from Samuel Swenson and his law firm. They have kept us posted on our pending case in a timely manner and have spend the time necessary to prepare us as to what we can expect. Their office staff has always been friendly and helpful in ha...
Samuel Kenneth Swenson's Lawyer Endorsements
"Sam is skilled in litigated matters. He has successfully handled several difficult cases for my clients. I fully endorse this attorney."
"I have referred various clients to Sam and they all call me to thank me for introducing them to Sam. Sam is specially knowledgeable when it comes to employment law."
"Sam and I have opposed each other in litigation. He also skillfully represented a very good friend of mine in an employment lawsuit. Sam is a formidable adversary yet always maintains a high ethical standard. I am pleased to add my endorsement to this excellent employment and business lawyer."
"Mr. Swenson is an intelligent, dedicated, experienced attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Sam for more than 10 years and can state that his integrity is unmatched. Sam is a very hard worker and is an effective advocate for his client, whatever the matter may be. Sam is conscientious of his client's needs and concerns and strives to help them through the sometimes complex litigation process. I highly recommend Sam."
"Sam is a talented and ethical lawyer. I highly recommend him."
"I recently met Sam and was very impressed with his knowledge of the law and thoughtfulness toward his clients and his law practice. I believe Sam would we well suited to help clients in many areas of law but I sensed that Sam especially likes trial work. There are a lot of lawyers that say they are litigation attorneys but Sam has actually done the trials while many others have not."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Best of Orangevale 2018-Legal, Orangevale View
2018
Best of Orangevale 2017- Legal, Orangevale View
2017
Best of Orangevale- Attorney 2016, Orangevale View
2012
Graduate of Railroad Trial College, The National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel
2008
Witkin Award for Academic Excellence - Copyright Law, Witkin Legal Institute
2008
Concentration in Intellectual Property, University of the Pacific, McGeroge School of Law
2007
Witkin Award for Academic Excellence - Law of Treaties, Witkin Legal Institute
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Head Attorney, The Swenson Law Firm
2011 - 2013
Attorney, Randolph Cregger & Chalfant, LLP
2010 - 2011
Associate, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith
2009 - 2010
Attorney, Mercury Insurance
Associations
2016 - Present
Better Business BureauBoard Member
2013 - Present
LDS Democrats of AmericaExecutive Committee Member and Treasurer
2011 - Present
Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and NevadaAttorney Member
2011 - Present
Sacramento County Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
J. Reuben Clark Law SocietyMember
2014 - 2015
Orangevale Chamber of CommercePresident
2011 - 2013
National Association of Railroad Trial CounselAttorney Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Hannon v. Nor-Cal Beverages
Favorable
Bravo Development Group LLC. v. Elli
Favorable
Gast v. Wainwright
Favorable settlement
Luccketta v. Masco Sweepers
Judgment granted for my client upon motion
McCarthy v. Reliable Crane, et al.
Favorable settlement
Banga v. The Restoration Cleanup Co.
Judgment in favor of my client.
Education
2009
Mcgeorge Sol Univ Of The Pacific
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
Univ Of Utah
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Women Veterans Conference- Sacramento
Estate Planning Issues for Veterans
2017
Sacramento State University Guest Speaker
Intellectual Property Issues for Business Owners
2017
Board and Member Meeting for Twin Lakes Riding Club
Guest Education Speaker: Estate Planning Issues for Horse Owners
2016
Continuing Professional Education Event for Accountants
CPE Speaker on Topic of Being an Expert Witness
2015
Business Survival Tools- National University- Rancho Cordova Chamber of Commerce
2015 Employment Law Changes
2014
Small Business Strategic Seminar
1099 or W-2?
2014
Riverside Executives Weekly Business Meeting
IP Basics for Small Business Owners
2014
EDD 601
Intellectual Property in Organizational Leadership
2014
Chamber Education Series
Business Planning Can be Taxing
2013
Business over Breakfast- Chamber of Commerce
Mitigating Risk as a Small Business Owner
Publications
2015
California Lawyer Magazine
Interviewed and Quoted in Article, "Get Ready for a Cyber Breach"
2014
The Orangevale View
Whats in a Name?-Trademarks for Small Businesses
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www.swensonlawfirm.com
The Swenson Law Blog
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Q&A
To add board members to my 501(c)3, is the statement of information all i need?
29 May 2013
Q&A
Llc equivalent of what a shareholder agreement is for a corporation
24 Apr 2013
Q&A
Can a partnership be held liable on a contract debt signed by a partner as an individual?
19 Apr 2013