Sean Swords has tried cases involving wrongful death, personal injuries, and construction disputes to verdict before juries in State and Federal courts in Central Texas and across the State. He has successfully preserved trial court rulings in multiple Texas appellate courts and at the Texas Supreme Court.
He has also represented clients in arbitrations and before the Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation. His practice focuses on representing clients in the defense of death and catastrophic personal injury actions, including defending manufacturers in product liability cases, companies in electrocution cases, businesses in transportation and trucking cases, and bars, restaurants, and commercial property owners in premises liability cases.
Sean serves on the Board of Directors for the Texas Association of Defense Counsel and is a member of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC). He also serves on the product liability committee as Vice-Chair of Regulatory, Risk, and Safety for DRI, the largest international membership organization of attorneys defending businesses’ interests in civil litigation.
Representative Experience
Obtained summary judgment for Austin restaurant for allegations of overservice of intoxicated patron which resulted in an automobile accident and alleged wrongful death.
Obtained summary judgment for commercial property owner for allegations of premises liability when Plaintiff fell from concrete silo and sustained catastrophic injuries.
Obtained summary judgment on behalf of fitness center for allegations of premises liability involving defective fitness equipment where catastrophic injuries were sustained.
Represented client in real estate fraud case through jury trial which resulted in a take-nothing judgment in favor of client.
Represented client through jury trial and obtained favorable jury verdict in case that involved an electrocution at a construction site which resulted in a fatality.
Represented client through jury trial and obtained favorable jury verdict in premises liability case which involved two fatalities.
Represented clients through jury trial and obtained favorable jury verdict in engineering malpractice case.
Represented client through jury trial and obtained favorable jury verdict in 18-wheeler case which resulted in a fatality.
Represented client through jury trial for commercial motor vehicle accident where catastrophic injuries were alleged and obtained favorable jury verdict where damages awarded were three times less than the last settlement offer.
Represented valet service company in premises liability case through jury trial and received a take-nothing judgment in favor of client.
Represented subcontractor in construction of hotel through jury trial against allegations of negligence in personal injury case which resulted in a take-nothing judgment in favor of client.
Represented HVAC subcontractor in jury trial in commercial construction defect case and obtained complete dismissal for client prior to the close of evidence.
Successfully defended a national original equipment manufacturer in a construction accident which resulted in catastrophic injuries.
Defended numerous bars, restaurants, and resorts in liquor liability (Dram Shop) cases where over-service was alleged and catastrophic injuries resulted.
Defended manufacturers of construction equipment and other products where catastrophic injuries have resulted.
Defended numerous businesses in auto accidents where negligent hiring and training claims have been alleged.
Recognition
Listed for Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Listed for Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, and Products Liability
Education, Admissions & Activities
Education
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
J.D., 2016
Notes and Comments Editor for the SMU Science & Technology Law Review
Class Representative in the Student Bar Association
Texas Tech University
B.B.A., 2013
Management
summa cum laude
Bar Admissions
Texas
2016
Court Admissions
United States District Court of Texas
Northern, Eastern, Southern, Western
Professional and Community Activities
Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC)
Member
Texas Association of Defense Counsel
Board of Directors
DRI, Lawyers Representing Business
Vice-Chair, Regulatory, Risk, and Safety Specialized Litigation Group, Product Liability Committee
The Lloyd C. Lochridge American Inn of Court
Austin Bar Association
Transportation Lawyers Association
Texas Bar Foundation, Fellow
Publications & Speaking Engagements
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