DJ Swearingen is a member of the Corporate and Business Transactions Department and focuses on assisting clients with all aspects of corporate and business law, real estate law, and estate planning.
DJ counsels clients on entity formation and governance, mergers and acquisitions, contract matters, and employment matters. He advises clients on a wide variety of real estate matters, including commercial and residential sales, acquisitions, and leasing. His real estate practice also involves representing real estate brokers, agents and trade associations, and public and private clients in various zoning matters. DJ also focuses on estate planning and business succession planning for individuals and business clients.
DJ has been selected to the 2020-2025 Super Lawyers® Ohio Rising Stars List.
Education
- 2012 – University of Dayton School of Law (J.D., cum laude)
- 2009 – Bowling Green State University (B.A., cum laude)
Admissions
- State of Ohio
Professional & Civic Affliations
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Erie County Bar Association
- Ohio House of Representatives (2019-Present)
- Erie County Board of Elections (Member, 2016-2019)
- Erie County Republican Party (Treasurer, 2014-2019)
- Firelands Habitat for Humanity (Director, 2016-2019)
- Goodwill of Erie, Huron, Ottawa and Sandusky Counties (Board of Directors, 2015-2019)
- North Coast Estate Planning Council (Past Member)
- North Coast Young Professionals (Board of Directors, 2014-2019)
- Sandusky Area Health Education Center Advisory Council (2014-2017)
Recognitions & Awards
- Selected to the Super Lawyers® Ohio Rising Stars List (2020-2025)
- Editorial Board, University of Dayton Law Review (2011-2012)
- Associate Justice, Moot Court Board – University of Dayton School of Law (2011-2012)
- National Order of Barristers