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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

Personal Life

In her free time, Laura enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her friends and family.

Laura W. Swafford’s Practice Areas

Truck Accidents Car Accidents Premises Liability Negligent Security Wrongful Death Product Liability Jail Prison Deaths

Case Results

Indiana’s Most Successful Personal Injury Case Results

These aren’t just numbers - they’re real families we’ve helped.

$22 Million

Wrongful Death

$17 Million

Catastrophic Injury

Gas explosion settlement for burn victims.

$14 Million

Sex Abuse Victim

$14 Million settlement for sex abuse victim.

$10 Million

Catastrophic Injury

Wagner Reese obtained a policy limits settlement for a toddler and mother who were badly burned in a natural gas flash fire resulting from And him properly maintained water heater in an apartment complex.

$9.3 Million

Product Liability

Attorneys Jason Reese and Jeff Gibson settled a $9.3M Product Liability claim.

$6.62 Million

Construction Accident

While working on a construction site for a commercial building, a worker suffered catastrophic injuries due to negligence by one of the subcontractors. A global settlement between parties sharing responsibility was reached for over $6.625M for the worker.

$6.5 Million

Wrongful Death

Wrongful death settlement for wife and mother of three children due to semi-truck negligence.

$5.5 Million

Vehicle Accident

A 19-year old was paralyzed in a car crash. Wagner Reese was able to recover the full insurance policy limits in just 5 months.

$5 Million

Construction Site

$5 Million recovered for construction site accident.

$4.57 Million

Truck Accident

Underinsured motorist claim against a truck driver’s employer. The truck driver was operating a truck and was transporting materials near Tampa, Florida when he witnessed a motor vehicle accident and stopped to render help to the accident victims. During the course of the rescue efforts, another vehicle came along and struck the vehicle and seriously […]

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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.