David A. Swift
Mr. Swift is a partner in the Vorys Columbus office and a member of the tax group. He practices in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration and representation of tax-exempt organizations.
Career highlights include:
- Serving as head of the firm’s trust and estate/wealth transfer practice
- Being recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
Mr. Swift is a member of the American Bar Association, the Ohio State Bar Association and the Columbus Bar Association.
Mr. Swift has lectured extensively on trust and estate topics. He served as chair of the 1993 and 1998 Columbus Tax Conferences.
Mr. Swift received his J.D. summa cum laude from The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law where he was a member of the Order of the Coif. He was a member and the Associate Editor of the Ohio State Law Journal. He received his B.A. magna cum laude from Miami University where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Eta Sigma.
Professional and Community Activities
- The Boys and Girls Clubs of Columbus, Board of Directors, 1995-2004, Honorary Board Member, 2005-present
- Worthington Youth Boosters, President, 2001-2002
Honors & Awards
- Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel since 1996
- The Best Lawyers in America, Trusts and Estates, 1995-2012
- Ohio Super Lawyers, Estate Planning and Probate, 2004-2012
- Columbus CEO, Top Lawyers in Columbus, 2010-2012
- Fellow of the Columbus Bar Foundation since 2006
- Fellow of the Ohio State Bar Foundation since 1996
News
- 75 Vorys Attorneys Recognized as 2012 Ohio Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
- More than 100 Vorys Attorneys named on 2012 The Best Lawyers in America® List
- 72 Vorys Attorneys Recognized as 2011 Ohio Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
- Vorys Ranked #1 Law Firm in Ohio on 2011 Best Lawyers in America® list
- 54 Vorys Attorneys Recognized as 2010 Ohio Super Lawyers
- Vorys ranked #1 law firm in Ohio on 2010 Best Lawyers in America® list
- 70 Vorys Attorneys Recognized as 2009 Ohio Super Lawyers
- Vorys Attorneys Named on 2009 Best Lawyers in America List
- Vorys named the "2008 Leading Ohio Law Firm" by Best Lawyers
Publications
- “Separation Agreements and the Modification of Alimony Awards in Ohio: Wolfe v. Wolfe,” Ohio State Law Journal, 1977 (38 Ohio St. L.J. 735)