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Robert J. Swift - Fulbright & Jaworski LLP
Robert J. Swift
Partner
D: +1 713 651 5690
Houston
Fulbright Tower
1301 McKinney
Suite 5100
Houston, TX 77010-3095
T: +1 713 651 5151
F: +1 713 651 5246
AREAS OF CONCENTRATION
EXPERIENCE

Rob Swift is a partner with Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. He is the head of the Health Law - Litigation and Administration practice group. Rob's practice involves representing physicians and hospitals in litigation matters in state and federal courts.

He has tried over 90 cases to a jury verdict involving allegations of medical malpractice, breach of contract, personal injury and medical products liability, as well as lawsuits arising out of staff privileges disputes. He has represented health care institutions and has served as a Hearing Officer in the peer review process. A substantial part of his practice is the defense of health care institutions in national obstetrical malpractice cases.  He has represented many of the health care institutions in the Houston Medical Center.  He routinely advises hospitals and other health care entities on operational issues.

Rob is a frequent speaker on litigation and health law matters before various medical and legal organizations. He is also a frequent speaker and author on trial, health care and medical malpractice issues.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND MEMBERSHIPS
  • American Bar Association
  • The State Bar Texas
    • Health Law Section
    • Litigation Section
    • Health Litigation / Medical Malpractice Committee
  • Houston Bar Association
  • American Board of Trial Advocates
  • American Society for HealthCare Risk Management
  • Defense Research Institute
  • Texas Association of Defense Counsel
  • Greater Houston Society for Healthcare Risk Management
PROFESSIONAL HONORS
  • Best Lawyers of America (2007, 2009)
  • "Super Lawyer," Law & Politics Magazine (2005, 2007, 2008)
  • "Leading Lawyers in America," Lawdragon 3000 (2006)
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

1977 - J.D., summa cum laude, South Texas College of Law
1972 - B.A., Political Science, University of Delaware

While attending law school, Rob was member of the Law Review.  He was admitted to practice law in Texas in 1977. 

INTERESTS
Rob is an active tennis player, he enjoys reading non-fiction and traveling with his wife. 






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