About Robert A.
Robert A. Swofford practices law in Texas and is admitted to appear before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He runs a small firm, Swofford Law Office, PLLC, and handles matters that arise in state courts and federal appellate proceedings. He presents himself quietly in court and in writing. He keeps his practice compact and direct.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Baylor University in 1988. He went on to attend South Texas College of Law and received his Juris Doctor in 1994. The combination of a business undergraduate degree and a law degree shaped how he approaches client problems. He has training in the mechanics of business and the rules that govern litigation.
After completing law school he entered private practice. Over time he established Swofford Law Office, PLLC, where he serves as lawyer and owner. The office handles filings and appearances across Texas and takes cases that extend to the Fifth Circuit when matters require federal appellate review. He manages the work of the firm and remains the primary point of contact for clients.
Colleagues describe his work as methodical. He prepares court filings and briefs, and he argues matters when hearings or appeals demand it. His background in business gives him a practical perspective on legal issues that involve commercial or financial elements. He often frames problems in terms of concrete steps and clear remedies rather than abstract theories.
Outside of court, he spends time drafting pleadings and reviewing procedural posture when a case is set to advance. He places attention on deadlines and court rules to keep matters moving. The practice remains focused on meeting the demands of litigation at the trial level and, where necessary, in appellate proceedings before the Fifth Circuit.
He currently represents clients from his Swofford Law Office, PLLC, handling matters in Texas courts and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
