Andrew D. Swain, experienced Car Accident, Litigation attorney in Bensalem, PA with 7 reviews
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Andrew D. Swain

2410 Bristol Road, Bensalem, PA

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12 Jan, 2023
So long as you pay him, Andrew Swain will violate even the most basic of ethics to protect and assist the worst our society has to offer...and he'll still fail to protect his clients' confidentiality! Due to this reprehensible conduct, a disbarment is imminent. If you'd like for me to substantiate these claims, you can email me at: ASExposed (at) proton (dot) me
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04 May, 2019
Mr. Swain helped me out with a fairly complex case, from beginning to the end, which resulted in a favorable outcome. I highly recommend Mr. Swain for his legal competency and expertise.
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Drew

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31 Dec, 2018
My wife, Lynne , and I have been so very impressed with The Swain Law Firm. I met Andrew Swain after a serious auto accident in 2015. We were very pleased with the settlement Andrew reached this past year and I can say that over the 3 years working with Andrew and his associates, the level of service has been nothing but exceptional. Whenever I had a question, it was typically answered the same day. Andrew is extremely knowledgeable always took the time to explain things in detail. I also had the pleasure of working with Attorney Christopher Bradley. Lastly, I have to mention Karen Kerrigan. She has been a blessing and is so very caring and professional. Always fighting and on our side. Saying I've been impressed with her work is an understatement. Caring, intelligent and professional people. I highly recommend them.
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Excellent legal expertise and knowledge
“Attorney Swain provided legal advice and service beyond what I was able to afford for a law suit from a individual who claimed she fell on a property I previously owned. His superior knowledge of the law and the legal excellence he provided helped me mitigate the case to an excellent result.”
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Exceptional level of service and responsiveness
“Whenever I had a question, it was typically answered the same day. Andrew is extremely knowledgeable always took the time to explain things in detail.”
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Caring and professional team
“Lastly, I have to mention Karen Kerrigan. She has been a blessing and is so very caring and professional. Always fighting and on our side. Saying I've been impressed with her work is an understatement.”
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Potential lack of empathy and personal connection with clients
“He doesn't hide his personal feelings about people well, since he had rather condescending opinions of me and voiced them easily.”
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Ethical concerns raised by a single reviewer
“So long as you pay him, Andrew Swain will violate even the most basic of ethics to protect and assist the worst our society has to offer...and he'll still fail to protect his clients' confidentiality! Due to this reprehensible conduct, a disbarment is imminent.”

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