Our Team
Laura W. Swafford
Partner
10 years of experience
advocating for individuals and families in personal injury, wrongful death, and civil rights cases
Award-winning attorney
recognized as an Indiana Super Lawyers Rising Star (2019-2024), Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (2021, 2022), and Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiffs Lawyer (2022)
Skilled trial advocate
honed trial skills as a litigator at a respected Indianapolis defense law firm, effectively representing clients in high-stakes cases
Legal Career and Focus
Laura Swafford represents individuals and families in personal injury, wrongful death, and civil rights cases. Before joining Wagner Reese, LLP, she was a litigator at a respected Indianapolis defense law firm, where she handled cases involving catastrophic injuries, employment discrimination, and civil rights violations, sharpening her trial skills. Laura is admitted to practice in Indiana, the Southern and Northern District federal courts, and the Seventh Circuit federal appellate court.
Education and Achievements
Laura grew up in Carmel, Indiana, and earned a degree in Public Affairs with a concentration in Legal Studies from Indiana University. She graduated cum laude with a J.D. from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. Recognized for her work, Laura has been named an Indiana Super Lawyers Rising Star (2019-2023), Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (2021, 2022), and Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiffs Lawyer in Indiana (2022). She has also spoken at conferences for the Indiana Trial Lawyer Association, National Business Institute, and Indianapolis Bar Association.
Personal Life
In her free time, Laura enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her friends and family.
