Tristan Swanson
About Tristan Swanson
Tristan Swanson is a lawyer based in Seattle, WA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2025. Tristan Swanson is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Seattle, Washington
- Construction Law
- Insurance Law
- Litigation - Construction
- Litigation - Insurance
Current Firm: Miller Nash LLP
Education: University of Washington, J.D., graduated 2009
Location: Seattle, WA
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