Thomas Anthony "Tony" Swafford
About Thomas Anthony Swafford
Thomas Anthony Swafford is a lawyer based in Franklin, TN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2016. Thomas Anthony Swafford is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Franklin, Tennessee
- Government Relations Practice
- Labor Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: The Swafford Law Firm PLLC
Education: Case Western Reserve University, J.D., graduated 1995 and The University of Tennessee, BS, graduated 1990
Location: Franklin, TN
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