Frederick "Billy" Swaim III
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith
Recognized since 2021
New Orleans, Louisiana
Practice Areas
Admiralty and Maritime Law
Commercial Litigation
Litigation - Insurance
Billy Swaim defends clients in complex litigation, including insurance coverage, construction defects, and commercial disputes. He draws on his extensive courtroom experience and practical business sense to resolve cases efficiently and protect his clients’ bottom line.
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Contact & Links
Locations
- 701 Poydras Street, 40th Floor
New Orleans, LA 70139 - 1301 McKinney Street, Suite 1400
Houston, TX 77010
Education
- Tulane University, LLM with distinction
- Loyola University New Orleans, JD, graduated 2002
- Loyola University New Orleans, BA
Bar Admissions
- Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association
Affiliations
- American Bar Association - Member
- Federal Bar Association - Member
- New Orleans Bar Association - Member
- Maritime Law Association - Member
- Loyola Maritime Law Society - Member
- Thomas More Inn of the American Inns of Court - Member
- New Orleans Bar Association Maritime and International Law Committee - Chair (2019 and 2020)
- Federal Bar Association Admiralty Law Committee - Co-Chair (2020)
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
- U.S. District Courts for the Southern District of Texas
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith Headquarters: New Orleans, Louisiana
29 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
40 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards
Visit Website View Firm Profile Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Admiralty and Maritime Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Insurance
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Construction Law
- Corporate Law
- Insurance Law
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