M. Chase Swanson

EXPERIENCE

During my collegiate years, my father began encouraging me to consider attending law school. For the time being, I pushed aside his advice and continued to press on towards graduation. However, during my senior year I came to the harsh reality that although my classes may have been interesting, I just couldn’t see myself making a career of economics. So I began to reconsider law school as a post-graduation option – one that could challenge me academically while affording me the opportunity to truly help people overcome the obstacles with which they had been presented. Let’s face it, the vast majority of people only contact an attorney when something bad has happened in their lives.

So, in 2007 I began my legal studies at Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law. During each summer of law school, I returned to Marietta where I was fortunate enough to intern at the Law Offices of Andrew W. Jones. Those summers were particularly enjoyable for me because they not only gave me a chance to learn how to practice law (something most law schools are woefully inadequate at doing), but they also helped me to realize that representing plaintiffs in personal injury matters could allow me to truly help people. Fortunately, after graduation I passed the Georgia Bar Exam and immediately began at the Law Offices of Andrew W. Jones representing injured victims in their claims against negligent drivers, property owners, and businesses. Later, in 2015 Andrew invited me to join him as a partner, and Jones & Swanson was born.

It goes without saying that seeing a case through to an ultimately good and fair result is one of the most fulfilling parts of my job. However, I also thoroughly enjoy explaining to my clients insurance coverage, the claims process, and litigation so they can better understand the reason behind the advice I provide and the choices we make. Most people have never considered these things before, but I take great pride in having well-informed clients who are better able to make good decisions now and in the future for themselves and their families.

In addition to practicing law, I take great pride in continuing to be an active participant in this community. I am an active and lifelong member of Marietta First Baptist Church where I serve as a Deacon. I have also served in various capacities within the Cobb County Bar Association, including as President, President-elect, Treasurer and Secretary in various years. In the past, I’ve also taken on roles as the Younger Lawyers Division President, Trial Lawyers Association Treasurer and Secretary, and Sleighbells on the Square 5k Race Chairperson since 2013. That event raises money to support the Children’s Emergency Fund which provides emergency financial assistance to Cobb County and Marietta City School students and their families. In just my second year of practice, I also co-chaired the New Lawyers Division of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, a group of plaintiffs and claimants attorneys who have taken the lead in protecting all of our right to a trial by jury.

On a more personal note, I married the love of my life, Whitney Swanson, on October 9, 2010. Whitney and I live in Marietta Georgia near the trails at Kennesaw Mountain with our sons Tucker and Charlie. As a lifelong member of the Marietta/Cobb County community, I grew up attending Marietta First Baptist Church where Whitney and I are members. Whitney is a competitive endurance athlete herself, and so we enjoy traveling around the country where she pushes towards her goal of running a marathon or half marathon in every state. We also love to take our boys and dog, Honey, hiking at the various Georgia state parks wand National parks. Some of our favorites are Kennesaw Mountain National Park (right around the corner from our home), Grand Tetons, Yosemite, and Acadia. I’ve also been fortunate to get to spend some time on the Appalachian Trail in parts of Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina. When we aren’t working or out of town adventuring, most of my time is spent coaching my boys in baseball, basketball, or soccer.