Russell B. Swapp
About Russell B. Swapp
Russell B. Swapp is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. Russell B. Swapp is recognized in the following practice area:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Immigration Law
Current Firm: BAL LLP
Education: University of New Hampshire, Franklin Pierce School of Law, J.D., graduated 1985
Location: Boston, MA
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