Donald L. Swift III

Don’s focus is representing individuals who have been seriously injured by the negligence or intentional misconduct of others. He also pursues wrongful death actions for the family members of those have been killed by the carelessness of individuals and corporations. He has extensive experience handling cases involving products liability, railroad crossings, trucking accidents, motor vehicle collisions, premises liability, and medical malpractice. Don’s primary goal is to reach a fair settlement of his clients’ cases whenever possible. However, he is willing and able to try cases in front of juries when necessary to obtain the compensation his clients deserve.

Don has tried cases in both federal and state courts and has argued successfully in the Supreme Court of Georgia. Before joining Andersen, Tate & Carr, Don practiced with a large Atlanta law firm, where he began his career defending railroad companies, truck manufacturers, and medical device manufacturers. This experience gave Don an invaluable understanding of the litigation strategy of insurance companies and large corporations, which now aids him in his representation of individuals who seek compensation for their injuries.

Mr. Swift received his Juris Doctor degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1997, where he was a member of the Editorial Board of the Georgia Law Review (1995-96) as well as Team Member (1995-1996) and later Executive Chairman (1996-97) of the Moot Court Board. He was also Order of the Coif as well as a member of the Order of the Barristers. Mr. Swift received his undergraduate Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Risk Management and Insurance, cum laude in 1992, from the University of Georgia Terry College of Business, where he was a member of the fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta.

Mr. Swift was admitted to the practice of law in the State of Georgia in 1997 and is licensed to practice before the Georgia Supreme Court, the Georgia Court of Appeals, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States District Courts for the Northern and Middle District of Georgia. He is active in many civic and charitable organizations, and serves on the Metro Atlanta Board for the March of Dimes as well as the Executive Board for the Northeast Georgia Council of the Boy Scouts of America. He is a member of the Atlanta Lawyers Club and the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Swift and his family reside in the Sugar Hill area of Gwinnett County, where they are active members of Saint Columba’s Episcopal Church.