
Overview
Jack Swerling was a member of the Supreme Court of South Carolina's Board of Law Examiners and a member of the Supreme Court's Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline. He is currently a member of the Chief Justice’s Commission on the Profession. He has been on the Faculty of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Department of Neuropsychiatry for more than 20 years, and formerly served on the Faculty of the University of South Carolina School of Law for a number of years.
Mr. Swerling is the author of The South Carolina Criminal Trial Notebook; My Little Rules Book - Criminal; and a contributor to the South Carolina Criminal Trial Techniques Handbook, (which was authored by the Honorable Ralph King Anderson), as well as a number of articles in the South Carolina Law Review and various magazines.
He is a Life Fellow of the South Carolina Bar Foundation and served as President from 1997-1998. Mr. Swerling is a Master Bencher in the John Belton O'Neill Inn of Court and a member of the Fourth Circuit Judicial Conference. He is a Fellow in the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers, the American College of Trial Lawyers, the American Board of Criminal Lawyers, the Litigation Counsel of America and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. He is listed in the Martindale – Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, The Best Lawyers in America and the South Carolina Super Lawyer magazine.
Mr. Swerling is the author of The South Carolina Criminal Trial Notebook; My Little Rules Book - Criminal; and a contributor to the South Carolina Criminal Trial Techniques Handbook, (which was authored by the Honorable Ralph King Anderson), as well as a number of articles in the South Carolina Law Review and various magazines.
He is a Life Fellow of the South Carolina Bar Foundation and served as President from 1997-1998. Mr. Swerling is a Master Bencher in the John Belton O'Neill Inn of Court and a member of the Fourth Circuit Judicial Conference. He is a Fellow in the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers, the American College of Trial Lawyers, the American Board of Criminal Lawyers, the Litigation Counsel of America and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. He is listed in the Martindale – Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, The Best Lawyers in America and the South Carolina Super Lawyer magazine.
Rankings
Regional
Columbia-SC
Tier
1
Columbia-SC
Criminal Defense: General PracticeTier
1
Columbia-SC
Criminal Defense: White-CollarTier
2
Columbia-SC
Appellate PracticeRankings
Regional
Columbia-SC
Tier
1
Columbia-SC
Criminal Defense: General PracticeTier
1
Columbia-SC
Criminal Defense: White-CollarTier
2
Columbia-SC
Appellate PracticePractice Areas
Jack B. Swerling, Attorney at Law has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 3 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
- Appellate Practice
- Criminal Defense: General Practice
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
Jack B. Swerling, Attorney at Law proudly has 1 lawyer recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
Offices & Contacts
Columbia, SC
1720 Main Street, Suite 301
Columbia, SC 29201-2850
United States