Justin D. Swindells
About Justin D. Swindells
Justin D. Swindells is a lawyer based in Chicago, IL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2025. Justin D. Swindells is recognized in the following practice area:
- Chicago, Illinois
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
Current Firm: Ice Miller LLP
Education: Chicago-Kent College of Law at IIT, J.D., graduated 1998
Location: Chicago, IL
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