Peter A. Swanson

Peter Swanson handles complex civil litigation matters, particularly those involving intellectual property issues. He offers clients substantive and procedural expertise, careful strategic advice, and strong advocacy skills. Those abilities, combined with a background in software and computer technology, make him particularly valuable to high-tech clients facing difficult litigation matters. Mr. Swanson has handled several patent cases in district courts around the country and on appeal to the Federal Circuit, and he has provided strategic advice to clients on global patent litigation matters.

In addition, Mr. Swanson has litigated a variety of other commercial matters, including antitrust, ERISA, and general commercial disputes, in district court and on appeal. He also maintains an active pro bono practice, concentrating primarily on death penalty and other criminal matters.

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Areas of Practice 1) Litigation, 2) Intellectual Property, 3) Antitrust & Competition Law and 4) Financial Institutions
Law School The George Washington University Law School, (J.D., 2004)
Admitted Year 1996
Education The George Washington University, (B.S., 2001)
Bar Member / Association District of Columbia Bar Association, Virginia State Bar Association
Most recent firm Covington & Burling
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