Abernathy, Roeder, Boyd & Joplin, P.C. traces its roots to 1876, making it one of the oldest law firms in the southwest.
Aggressive Texas Trial Lawyers(214) 544-4400

Attorneys

Claire Swann 
McKinney, Texas
phone (214) 544-4000
fax (214) 544-4040
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Claire Swann is an associate of the Firm.  She practices State, Local and Municipal Law. As a former assistant city attorney for the City of Dallas, Claire brings with her a well-developed expertise in zoning and land use law.  Claire's practice focuses on representing municipalities in matters related to planning, zoning and land use, annexations, easements, constitutional concerns, contract development, economic development, ordinance development, open meetings and public information compliance, sign regulations, and development agreements.  Claire joined the Firm in 2008.

Presentations

  • "Developing Municipal Green Build Programs." 
        CLE presentation, 2008

  • "The First Amendment and Exceptions to Sign Regulations." 
         CLE Presentation, 2007

  • "Equitable Estoppel and Variances: Relief in Zoning Cases and
        Building Official Error?"
        CLE Presentation, 2006                                                              

    • Bar Admissions:
    Texas, 2004
    U.S. Bankruptcy Court Northern District of Texas
    Education:
    The University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas, 2004
    Law Journal: Texas Intellectual Property Law Journal, Articles Editor/ Research Editor


    Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas, 2001
    B.A. English and Economics
    Honors: Cum Laude


    Professional Associations and Memberships:
    Dallas Bar Association
    Member


    Collin County Bar Association
    Member


    Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
    Member


    Collin County Young Lawyers Association
    Member


    DAYL Equal Access to Justice Committee
    Co-Chair


    Dallas Permits, License, and Appeal Board
    Board Member
    Abernathy, Roeder, Boyd & Joplin, P.C. Attorneys At Law
    Abernathy, Roeder, Boyd & Joplin P.C.

    Abernathy, Roeder, Boyd & Joplin, P.C.

    1700 Redbud Boulevard,
    Suite 300
    McKinney, TX 75070-9003

    Phone: (214) 544-4000
    Fax: (214) 544-4040
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