Jack B. Swerling is an active Columbia criminal attorney, litigator, writer, and lecturer. He focuses his legal practice on criminal cases in state and federal courts and a select group of civil cases. Mr. Swerling has been a member of the South Carolina Bar and licensed to practice by the Supreme Court of South Carolina since 1973. In recognition of his work, he has been honored by election to several prestigious organizations that only invite attorneys into their ranks who have been subjected to a rigorous investigation of the lawyer?s experience, demonstrated skill, and character.

Dale Swope is managing partner of Swope, Rodante P.A. which is the development of the solo firm practice he founded six months out of law school, in 1979. Mr. Swope is a Tampa native, and a graduate of Hillsborough High School, the University of South Florida, and the University of Florida Law School. The firm’s most senior lawyer, Mr. Swope has received virtually every professional recognition available to lawyers who practice in his field.

Business Litigation Casey is a business litigator admitted to practice in California and New York. She represents clients in state and federal courts in diverse matters including contract, fraud, employment, copyright, trademark, entertainment and false advertising disputes. Casey is an active member of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) and California Lawyers for the Arts, a nonprofit organization devoted to empowering California’s creative arts communities. Casey is also on the advisory board of Guidelight Group, an organization that provides services to teens and adults with developmental disabilities. A Florida native, Casey received a Bachelor’s Degree in History of Art and Architecture from Brown University. She received her Juris Doctorate from New York University School of Law. Casey was recognized by her peers in Southern California Super Lawyers Magazine as a “Rising Star” in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. Prior to joining Miller Barondess, Casey practiced in the New York and Los Angeles offices of a large, international firm and also worked in the legal department at Estée Lauder Companies.

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