Howard D. Swanson
About Howard D. Swanson
Howard D. Swanson is a lawyer based in Grand Forks, ND and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2010. Howard D. Swanson is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Grand Forks, North Dakota
- Construction Law
- Government Relations Practice
- Litigation - Municipal
Current Firm: Swanson & Warcup LTD
Education: Mitchell Hamline School of Law, J.D., graduated 1983, Hamline University, graduated 1983, and University of North Dakota, graduated 1980
Location: Grand Forks, ND
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