Joseph Swafford

Joseph Swafford is a personal injury attorney at Calhoun Law PLC, which has offices in Nashville and Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He represents clients primarily in personal injury and medical malpractice matters. His work involves litigation relating to physical harm, alleged negligence, and medical care. He has practiced with the firm since his admission to the Tennessee Bar in 2023, providing legal representation in state and federal proceedings.

Joseph earned a Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies from Georgia State University. He later received a Certificate in Paralegal Studies from Chattanooga State Community College in 2017. He completed his Juris Doctor at Nashville School of Law in 2023 and was admitted to practice law in Tennessee that year. This combination of paralegal preparation and legal education provided a pathway into injury-related litigation and courtroom advocacy.

Joseph’s litigation experience includes presenting oral argument to the Tennessee Court of Appeals. He has also delivered a closing argument in a federal jury trial before the United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee. His practice at Calhoun Law focuses on personal injury and medical malpractice claims, where the work can require reviewing factual records, addressing questions of legal responsibility, and presenting a client’s case in court.

Joseph Swafford draws on litigation experience in both appellate and trial settings while representing injured clients. His educational background includes formal paralegal study before law school, giving him exposure to legal work before he became an attorney. He works in a practice devoted to injury disputes and helps clients seek resolution through case preparation, court advocacy, and attention to the evidence relevant to each matter.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Calhoun Law, PLC
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association

Licensed State

• Tennessee

Education

• Nashville School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Georgia State University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Film Studies

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