Todd M. Swanson
About Todd M. Swanson
Todd M. Swanson is a lawyer based in Charleston, WV and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2019. Todd M. Swanson is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Charleston, West Virginia
- Energy Law
- Utilities Law
Current Firm: Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Education: Ohio Northern University, J.D., graduated 2007
Location: Charleston, WV
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