Naomi Swain
About Naomi Swain
Naomi Swain is a lawyer based in Madison, WI and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2025. Naomi Swain is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
Current Firm: Hawks Quindel SC
Education: University of Wisconsin–Madison, J.D., graduated 2021
Location: Madison, WI
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