Carolann A. Swanson

Of Counsel
Fort Myers
2320 First Street
Suite 1000
Fort Myers, FL 33901
P 239.244.1631
F 239.337.0970
P 239.244.1631 | F 239.337.0970

Overview

Carolann is a litigator who has tried cases in federal and state courts and before numerous state and federal regulatory agencies including the Florida Division of Administrative Hearings.  Previously, she was an associate attorney at Roetzel’s Fort Myers office.  Carolann is the former general counsel of a large closely-held company in Miami Dade County and a former partner in a Coral Gables litigation firm.  She is also an experienced arbitrator who has heard complex international contractual disputes and Florida circuit civil matters.  Carolann is a passionate advocate for her clients’ interests and a realistic business advisor. 

Services

Education

  1. Stetson University College of Law, J.D.
  2. Stetson University, B.A.

Credentials

Bar Admissions
  1. Florida
Court Admissions
  1. U.S. Supreme Court
  2. U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
  3. U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
  4. U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
  5. U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Certifications
  • Florida Certified Civil Circuit Mediator
  • Florida Certified Arbitrator

Recognitions

  • Licensed Florida Realtor

Affiliations

Professional Affiliations
  • The Florida Bar, RPPTL Section, Construction Law Committee
  • Lee County Bar Association
  • Arbitrator
  • Florida Circuit Civil Mediator
  • Mediator, US District Court Middle District of Florida
Community Affiliations
  • Lee Building Industry Association, Member
  • Rotary Club of Fort Myers, Past President
     

Insights

Overview

Carolann is a litigator who has tried cases in federal and state courts and before numerous state and federal regulatory agencies including the Florida Division of Administrative Hearings.  Previously, she was an associate attorney at Roetzel’s Fort Myers office.  Carolann is the former general counsel of a large closely-held company in Miami Dade County and a former partner in a Coral Gables litigation firm.  She is also an experienced arbitrator who has heard complex international contractual disputes and Florida circuit civil matters.  Carolann is a passionate advocate for her clients’ interests and a realistic business advisor. 

Education

  1. Stetson University College of Law, J.D.
  2. Stetson University, B.A.

Credentials

Bar Admissions
  1. Florida
Court Admissions
  1. U.S. Supreme Court
  2. U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
  3. U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
  4. U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
  5. U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Certifications
  • Florida Certified Civil Circuit Mediator
  • Florida Certified Arbitrator

Recognitions

  • Licensed Florida Realtor

Affiliations

Professional Affiliations
  • The Florida Bar, RPPTL Section, Construction Law Committee
  • Lee County Bar Association
  • Arbitrator
  • Florida Circuit Civil Mediator
  • Mediator, US District Court Middle District of Florida
Community Affiliations
  • Lee Building Industry Association, Member
  • Rotary Club of Fort Myers, Past President