INTRODUCTION
PRACTICE AREAS: Corporate & Business Transactions, Estate Planning & Probate
DJ Swearingen is a member of the Corporate and Business Transactions Department and focuses on assisting clients with all aspects of corporate and business law, real estate law, and estate planning.
DJ counsels clients on entity formation and governance, mergers and acquisitions, contract matters, and employment matters. He advises clients on a wide variety of real estate matters, including commercial and residential sales, acquisitions, and leasing. His real estate practice also involves representing real estate brokers, agents and trade associations, and public and private clients in various zoning matters. DJ also focuses on estate planning and business succession planning for individuals and business clients.
DJ has been selected to the 2020-2025 Super Lawyers© Ohio Rising Stars List.
Contact:
p: 419.627.3117
f: 419.627.3101
DSwearingen@WickensLaw.com
LEARN MORE ABOUT DJ
What are your hobbies, interests, or talents outside of law?
I enjoy spending quality time with family and good friends. Golf is one of my favorite things to do outside of the office, and I always have a great time regardless of how well I play. I could shoot a terrible score on the course and still enjoy being out there. I am also a big fan of summertime on the shores of Lake Erie, and I’ve recently started to get into fishing again.
Why did you begin practicing in your area of law?
I very much value the contributions that businesses and business owners make to our local community. I have always been impressed with their penchant for innovation and making the lives of people around them better. As a result, I wanted to be a part of that process and help them succeed to the best of my ability.
What is a personal accomplishment you are proud of?
I have completed a full marathon – 26.2 miles.
What quote resonates with you?
I had a client one time say, “I never lose, sometimes I just don’t win the way I want to.” He said it jokingly, but I still appreciated the comment because it implied a level of compromise, flexibility, and creativity to achieve the desired result.
2012 - University of Dayton School of Law (J.D., cum laude)
2009 - Bowling Green State University (B.A., cum laude)
State of Ohio
Ohio State Bar Association
Erie County Bar Association
Ohio House of Representatives (2019-Present)
Erie County Board of Elections (Member, 2016-2019)
Erie County Republican Party (Treasurer, 2014-2019)
Firelands Habitat for Humanity (Director, 2016-2019)
Goodwill of Erie, Huron, Ottawa and Sandusky Counties (Board of Directors, 2015-2019)
North Coast Estate Planning Council (Past Member)
North Coast Young Professionals (Board of Directors, 2014-2019)
Sandusky Area Health Education Center Advisory Council (2014-2017)
Selected to the Super Lawyers© Ohio Rising Stars List (2020-2025)
Editorial Board, University of Dayton Law Review (2011-2012)
Associate Justice, Moot Court Board – University of Dayton School of Law (2011-2012)
National Order of Barristers
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