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Jason
Swinney

Trial Attorney

Education

  • Transylvania University, B.A., Physics & Spanish, 2004
  • Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law, J.D., 2008

Meet Jason Swinney

Jason Swinney grew up near his family’s farm in Oldham County, Kentucky.  He received his undergraduate degree with honors from Transylvania University, where he majored in Physics and Spanish.  He went on to attend Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University, and returned to Louisville after finishing law school.

Prior to joining Morgan & Morgan, Mr. Swinney's practice focused primarily on insurance defense at one of Kentucky’s premier workers' compensation defense firms.  Mr. Swinney joined Morgan & Morgan in 2017, and currently focuses his practice on premises liability.  He also serves as chair of the workers compensation section of the Kentucky Bar Association.  Outside of work, Mr. Swinney loves to hike, kayak, and spend time outdoors with his wife and two daughters.

Practice Areas

Bar Admissions

  • Kentucky Bar Association
  • Western District of Kentucky Federal Court
  • Eastern District of Kentucky Federal Court

Memberships

  • Jefferson County Bar Association
  • Workers Compensation Section

Recent Wins

Case NameLoran FrederickCates, Nathan v. BHGM Louisville #4, LLC, BHG Louisville Real Estate No. 2, LLC and John F. Ruggles, Jr., Inc.
Result$1,519,359$1,275,000
Practice AreaSlip and FallSlip and Fall
Year20242024
Case NameResultsPractice AreaYear
Loran Frederick$1,519,359Slip and Fall2024
Cates, Nathan v. BHGM Louisville #4, LLC, BHG Louisville Real Estate No. 2, LLC and John F. Ruggles, Jr., Inc.$1,275,000Slip and Fall2024

Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.

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Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.