J. Taylor Swick

J. Taylor Swick is a Flagstaff business lawyer with The 928 Law Firm whose practice includes business and corporate law, cannabis law, civil litigation, tribal law, and divorce and custody matters. He advises Arizona cannabis and non-cannabis businesses on management, compliance, regulatory issues, litigation, and licensing challenges. His work combines business counseling with dispute resolution and regulatory guidance for companies operating in developing and highly regulated industries.

Taylor earned a J.D. from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University and a B.A. from Colgate University. In law school, he completed a Law, Science, and Technology Certificate and received the school’s highest pro bono distinction. He participated in environmental, business, and public-law organizations, building a foundation for work involving regulation, corporate matters, public policy, and complex legal disputes.

Taylor previously worked as a lobbyist before returning to private practice, where he represents businesses on compliance, regulatory, and litigation matters. His cannabis work includes challenges involving dispensary licenses and other issues arising in Arizona’s medical and recreational cannabis industries. He is admitted in Arizona state court, the US District Court for the District of Arizona, and several tribal courts, supporting a practice that can cross jurisdictions.

J. Taylor Swick has served as a Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Pro Tempore in family law and has held leadership or service roles with professional and nonprofit organizations. His background combines private practice, lobbying, pro bono work, and judicial service. He brings that range of experience to business clients facing corporate, regulatory, litigation, and licensing questions, particularly in industries where legal rules and commercial operations are closely connected.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, The 928 Law Firm
• Member, State Bar of Arizona
• Judge Pro Tempore (Family Law), Maricopa County Superior Court
• Executive Board Member, National Lawyers Guild – Central AZ Chapter
• Member, Coconino County Bar Association
• President and Pro Bono Organizer, Liberty Project
• Director, Defenders of Children

Licensed State

• Arizona

Education

• Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Colgate University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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