Jodi Swick

About Jodi Swick

I’m a trial lawyer and founder of McDowell Hetherington’s California office. Recognized…

Experience

1. Partner

   McDowell Hetherington LLP

   Sep 2013 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   I founded McDowell Hetherington’s California office in 2013. During my career, I have been recognized as a stand-out attorney. I was named by San Francisco Business Times as one of its “40 Under 40.” This award identifies the forty most influential young leaders across a spectrum of Bay Area businesses — all under forty and all high achievers for their companies, industries, and the community.I have been victorious in jury trials – obtaining complete defense verdicts – and at the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal. I regularly prevail on dispositive motions and also negotiate settlements in what clients view as “impossible to resolve” cases. My specialty is representing insurance company and financial services clients. I represent them in all types of matters - ranging from complex coverage issues, bad faith disputes, financial elder abuse claims to contractual negotiations, regulatory issues, and specialized business concerns. I have litigated cases in virtually every line of coverage with limits and benefits ranging from a few thousand dollars to hundreds of millions of dollars. My experience includes general liability, personal lines, entertainment liability, errors and omissions, employment liability, health, life, disability, ERISA, and professional liability policies.My practice also specializes in class action and complex business matters. I have expertise representing high-profile individuals, Michelin-starred chefs, pharmaceutical companies, manufacturing companies, start-ups, and other well-known businesses.

Education

• University of California, Berkeley - School of Law

  J.D.

  2000 — 2003

• Texas Tech University

  B.A., Political Science and Government

  1996 — 1999