Geoffrey D. Swindler

Geoffrey D. Swindler

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 35 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Spokane, WA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Employment & Labor, Business

103 E. Indiana Ave., Suite A, Spokane, WA

About Geoffrey

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 50%

Most of my practice has been devoted to serious personal injury, including wrongful death, brain injury, and quadriplegia. I have extensive experience in car, trucking and products liability cases.

34 years

50%
Business 25%

I have represented many business in breach of contract, buy/sell disputes, and other business disputes.

25%
Employment and Labor 25%

I represented clients in employment disputes, including trade secrets, non-compete, and discrimination.

23 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-300 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Idaho for 22 years

State: Idaho

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 35 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1990

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office Of Geoffrey D. Swindler

103 E. Indiana Ave., Suite A, Spokane, WA, 99207

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Geoffrey D. Swindler's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

5 star (8)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Thomas | June 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Wonderful Attorney

After doing my research online and having 4 free consultations with other firms, I am glad I choose to work with Geoffrey. He cares about the details and works quickly. He is very responsive.

Posted by Dana | November 1, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Lawyer I have ever dealt with Period.

Geoff has worked for me and my family on and off for years. Geoff Swindler has handled stressful business issues as well as a personal injury claim due to a Motor Vehicle Accident. In each case Geoff has been a reliable, consummate professional. Geoff is diligent in working hard in the best Interest ...of our family and our business. Geoff is principled and very driven to help get the best outcome possible. I and my family appreciate Geoff Swindler for his professionalism as well as his drive to get results! My Wife and I respect Geoff and we both recommend him without reservation to anyone looking for the highest quality and most dedicated legal representation possible! Sincerely, Dana & Lana

Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2014

Review

In conclusion, Mr. Swindler displayed the highest level of professionalism and competency towards ever facet of my case. His level of clarity in regards to communicating with clients is a breath of fresh air and I would recommend the 5 star experience to anyone seeking justice within the judicial sys...tem

Posted by Terri | April 13, 2012

All around great attorney

Geoff represented my grandmother's estate on an issue concerning breach of fiduciary duty. It was difficult due to emotions and strong personalities on both sides. I have been a paralegal for over 25 years, worked with many attorneys, and I know what makes a great attorney. Geoff is superb! Great... with people (including opposing counsel) and his strategy and grasp of law is great! He is also just a great human being. An attorney who is not full of himself. :) Would highly recommend him.

Posted by Hilary | July 6, 2010

Geoff is a good lawyer

Geoff is extremely knowledgable and responsive. We have been very happy with his representation. We hope that we will not need to hire him again, but if we need a lawyer again, we will hire Geoff.

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Geoffrey D. Swindler's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nicholas Neidzwski

Personal injury lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Great lawyer and impressive courtroom skills. I endorse Geoffrey Swindler."

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Jordan Urness

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Although I have not worked with Geoff, I know Geoff on a personal level. In getting to know Geoff, one thing has become very clear; he is tough and knows how to persevere. Toughness and perseverance are qualities that any person looking for an attorney should search for. Geoff possesses those qualities, which I can only conclude makes him a great advocate for his clients."

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James McPhee

Litigation lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Geoff and I have been opposing counsel on different matters with complex legal issues. He is a professional but staunch adversary whose experience and intelligence make him an asset to his clients."

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Hector Quiroga

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Geoff is one of the best lawyers I know. He was very dedicated to his clients and advance their position significantly. He was clear and very persuasive with the court. I endorse him fully."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Geoffrey. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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William Symmes

Employment and labor lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Geoff is a hard working and smart lawyer. He is a great adversary who remains professional at all times."

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John Burke

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I first met Geoff when he and I were opposing attorneys on an employment law case. I was very impressed with his professionalism and strong advocacy, balanced with a very fair, honest and common sense approach to the issues. A few years later, when I was in need of legal representation for an employment law issue within my firm, I engaged Geoff as my firm's attorney. He brought that same balance to my legal matter. I endorse Geoff both as a lawyer, and as the type of person that you would love to have as your next door neighbor."

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Anna Cutler

Litigation lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Susan Troppmann

Litigation lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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J Keyes

Litigation lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Geoff is a great lawyer, terrific adversary, and super person. "

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James McPhee

Litigation lawyer

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Hector Quiroga

Immigration lawyer

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William Symmes

Litigation lawyer

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John Burke

Family lawyer

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Susan Troppmann

Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers

2016

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2010

Top Lawyer, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine

2003

Rated AV, Martindale-Hubbell

1999

Merit Scholarships & Law Review, Seattle Univeristy

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Partner, Law Office of Geoffrey D. Swindler

2001 - 2004

Partner, Andrews & Swindler, P.S.

1995 - 2001

Associate, Paine Hamblen LLP

Associations

2001 - Present

Spokane County Bar Association

member

1990 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Gold v Parker Toyota, Inc.

The federal court granted my motion to dismiss the entire lawsuit.

Ludescher v. Lithia Motors

We won on every issue.

Johnson

significant settlement in wrongful death

Yoho v . City of Spokane, ABA, et al.

We resolved the case for a significant amount of money.

Ford v. General Motors

We settled the case for a significant amount of money

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Education

2005

University of Washington School of Law

Certificate

1990

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

George Washington University

MA - Masters

1983

University of Washington -Seattle

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

Evidence and Expert Testimony

Evidence at trial

2010

Civil Trial Mechanics

Direct and cross examination of witnesses

2008

Non-Compete issues for business owners

Non-Compete issues for business owners

2008

Insurance Coverage Litigation in Washington

Bad Faith Litigation

2007

Insurance Law Update

Coverage under insurance policies

2005

LITIGATION STRATEGIES

Pre-trial motion

Publications

1990

University of Puget Sound Law Review Joint Ventures in the Soviet Union

Languages

English

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