Sean Swords
About Sean Swords
Sean Swords is a lawyer based in Austin, TX and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Sean Swords is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Austin, Texas
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons LLP
Location: Austin, TX
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