Victoria C Swanson

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Need a Colorado Springs Lawyer? Sears and Swanson, P.C. are dedicated Lawyers in Colorado Springs that vigorously defend each client.

Sears & Swanson
2 N Cascade Ave #1250
Colorado Springs CO 80903
Tel: 719 471-1984; 800 994-1984
Fax: 719 577-4356
E-mail: victoria@searsandswanson.com

Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer - National Board of Legal Specialty Certification

When placing their personal or financial matters in the hands of an attorney, it is important for a client know the qualifications and experience of their attorney. Let me offer the following comments as an overview of my background and expertise as a civil trial attorney:

1. I am board certified by the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification as a civil trial specialist. In order to gain this certification, I have demonstrated to the National Board that I have been an attorney in good standing in the states where I am admitted (Colorado and Michigan), that I have practiced law for a substantial period of time, that I have tried a substantial number of complex cases to jury verdict, that I have continued my education in my field of law and that my attorney and judge peers have recommended my abilities for certification. Additionally, I had to demonstrate my knowledge and skills in a written examination.

2. From 1992 to 1993 I served as President of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association (CTLA). This is a state-wide professional association of approximately 1200 Colorado lawyers and I was the first woman elected as president. My year of service as president was preceded by 5 years as officer and leader of that organization. In 2005 I received that organization’s highest recognition, the Norman L. Kripke Lifetime Achievement Award.

3. In addition to being authorized to practice within the state court system in Colorado, I am also authorized to practice before the Federal Court in Colorado (and in several other states), and before the U.S. Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court.

4. I have served in various leadership roles with the American Association for Justice, a national professional association of approximately 60,000 lawyers, particularly in areas relating to airplane crash litigation. I am also a member of the Colorado Bar Association.

5. I have been appointed by the Colorado Supreme Court to serve on its committee on Civil Jury Instructions, a committee which researches and writes the jury instructions used in all Colorado civil trials. I have served on that Committee since 1986.

6. I have authored numerous legal articles and have written all, or part of, several legal books including ones on Product Liability, Auto Accident Litigation, Colorado Courtroom Procedure, and Evidence. I have been designated as a “Super Lawyer” by the magazine 5280 since 2006.

7. I believe we all owe a duty of service to our community and, in that regard, I have maintained a leadership position with St. Matthias Episcopal church for more than 10 years and I volunteer as an “on call” attorney for Ecumenical Social Ministries, which provides emergency services to those in need in Colorado Springs.

I am pleased to be associated with SEARS & SWANSON, P.C., a law firm of civil trial lawyers. Each one of us has demonstrated expertise in civil trial work and serves the public interest as leaders in our professional communities.