A Civil Litigation Law Firm

for when life becomes uncivilized.

Each legal professional at the civil litigation law firm of Jones & Swartz PLLC is here to help people and companies alike navigate the stormy waters of most any civil dispute. We are a small, focused, efficient and results-oriented civil litigation law firm. The attorneys at our Boise law office have substantial experience litigating cases not only in Idaho, but also in Utah, Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Texas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Puerto Rico. The firm consists of a team of creative, hard-working attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to assist with all of your legal needs.

Your Idaho law firm. Available anywhere you are. Call us at (208) 489-8989.

Jones & Swartz PLLC is an AV-rated Idaho law firm that focuses on civil litigation throughout Idaho. Each of the attorneys at our law office tries and litigates civil lawsuits for both plaintiffs and defendants. We do not do transactional work, such as putting together real estate deals, handling securities offerings, drafting contracts, or preparing pension plans. But we do litigate disputes arising out of real estate deals gone awry, securities violations, legal questions under ERISA, breaches of contract, and a wide variety of other civil cases. Consult with Jones & Swartz first regarding the circumstances of your personal injury. We are in the litigation business in order to best serve our clients throughout Idaho and beyond.

All we do is civil litigation. Often our clients' cases involve complex contractual disputes; serious personal injury claims including motorcycle accidents, car accidents, and birth injuries; and civil rights violations. We also provide legal services for cases involving professional negligence and malpractice; employment discrimination; employment contracts, including non-compete agreements and wage disputes; etc. Our clients range from individuals with legal problems to international enterprises. And, while Jones & Swartz is based out of Boise, our clients' legal problems are not limited to the Treasure Valley and neither are we.

Of all the law firms in Idaho, we have been retained to act as local, Idaho counsel for some of the nation's top law firms. As local, Idaho counsel we assist national firms in prosecuting claims on behalf of, or defending their clients in state and federal courts throughout Idaho. As a result, many of our cases are referred to us by other lawyers. Jones & Swartz is a Boise litigation firm that will meet your legal needs anywhere those needs may arise.

Our attorneys are available for after-hours and weekend consultations and meetings.

In recent news . . .

In June 2013, Jones & Swartz attorney, Eric B. Swartz, received all preeminent ratings from other attorneys who have worked both with and against Eric. These peer review ratings have resulted in Eric being designated as an "AV Preeminent" attorney. Follow this link to read the peer reviews: Eric B. Swartz Lawyer Profile on Martindale.

Jones & Swartz has become an Engagement Circle Partner of the City Club of Boise. The Firm's employees are excited to become further informed about current local and state issues!

In April 2013, Bruce C. Jones and Joy M. Vega successfully settled a complex commercial litigation dispute for the benefit of Jones & Swartz' client. In doing so, they secured a $15 million judgment for the Idaho corporation and enabled the client to get out of a failed contract without any negative consequences.

The American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell^TM have joined together and selected Eric Swartz as a "2013 Top Rated Lawyer in 'Commercial Litigation'"!

Jones & Swartz PLLC is pleased to announce that it has been selected as the "Personal Injury Law Firm of the Year in Idaho" for 2013 by Global Law Experts (GLE). GLE has accepted the nomination of Jones & Swartz based on client testimonials, key cases handled by the Firm during the past 12 months, legal rankings, overall reputation, publication contributions, speaking engageemnts, and the performance and standing of the Firm's individual lawyers.

After recieving the 2012 Global Award for (below), Jones & Swartz PLLC has once again been selected for the international "Personal Injury Law Firm of the Year in Idaho" for 2013 by Corporate INTL Magazine. The Firm was chosen after an extensive review process that draws insight from business leaders, individual partners of law firms, and in-house counsel throughout the world.

Jones & Swartz is pleased to announce the addition of Mark P. Coonts to its litigation team.

In August 2012, after four days of presenting argument to a twelve-person jury in Ada County, Idaho, the jury only needed thirty-five minutes of deliberation in order to unanimously find in favor of Jones & Swartz' client. The Plaintiff had asked the jury to award over a million dollars, claiming that our client's alleged negligence caused her traumatic brain injury. But, after Eric Swartz' presentation of the facts the jury disagreed with the Plaintiff,and instead found that Jones & Swartz' client was not negligent at all.

On August 1, 2012, after a 12 month nomination, research, and judging process Jones & Swartz PLLC was awarded Corporate Intl Magazine's 2012 Global Award for "Personal Injury Law Firm of the Year in Idaho."

In April 2012, the Payette County Sheriff's Office assisted Jones & Swartz in a putting on a successful public auction of seized Club 7 property. Thank you to all the attendants and participants! In August 2011, Jones & Swartz attorney Joy M. Vega received a jury verdict for her client that included $70,000 in punitive damages against her former employer, Club 7, in Fruitland, Idaho who had illegally retaliated against the employee by firing her because she filed an employment discrimination complaint with the Idaho Human Rights Commission. Idaho law protects employees who file valid employment discrimination claims!

For 2012, Jones & Swartz PLLC was ranked as a "Highly Recommended" litigation firm by Legal Media Group's, Benchmark Plaintiff Litigation publication, "The Definitive Guide to America's Leading Litigation Firms & Attorneys." The same publication has ranked both Bruce C. Jones and Eric B. Swartz as "Local Litigation Stars." Follow this link to read what Benchmark Plaintiff Litigation said about Jones & Swartz PLLC.

Jones & Swartz PLLC holds the highest peer review rating available to a law firm:

Significant Victories

Medical Malpractice

Jones & Swartz successfully negotiated a confidential settlement of a medical malpractice claim involving a detrimental delay in the diagnosis of breast cancer. Jones & Swartz’ client obtained a settlement she felt was fair, and she did so without having to file a lawsuit.

Employment Discrimination

A favorable verdict for three plaintiffs in a sexual harassment and assault case with a half million dollar settlement in their favor on appeal.

Breach of Contract

A declaratory judgment for our client in a contract case in Idaho state court saving our client $75 million.

Wrongful Death

A $2.5 million settlement for our clients in a wrongful death case in Idaho state court arising out of a trucking accident.

Medical Malpractice

Multimillion dollar confidential settlement against an Idaho hospital in a birth injury case. The plaintiff-parents are now financially able to provide their child with the medical care he will need throughout his life.

Breach of Contract

Jones & Swartz successfully assisted a land owner enforce a $425,000 agreement for the perpetual lease of a cell phone tower site against a cell phone tower company that was trying to avoid performing its contractual obligations under the lease agreement.

Personal Injury Insurance Defense

After four days of trial a twelve person jury only needed thirty-five minutes of deliberations in order to unanimously find in favor of Jones & Swartz' Defendant client. The Plaintiff had asked the jury to award over a million dollars in damages, claiming that our client's alleged negligence caused her traumatic brain injury. The jury disagreed with the Plaintiff, and instead found that Jones & Swartz' client was not negligent at all. Zero dollars were awarded to the Plaintiff.

Complex Commercial Litigation

Jones & Swartz successfully recovered over $300,000 cash in addition to two parcels of real property for one of its clients that sought to enforce a promissory note in a complex case against thirty-seven defendants. The case required Jones & Swartz to enforce terms of commercial contracts and title insurance, promissory notes and personal guaranties, and real property foreclosure rights. The case also required Jones & Swartz to prosecute claims held by its client for insurance bad faith, breach of insurance contract, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, and negligence.

Civil Rights Violation

A pre-suit settlement on behalf of plaintiffs against an Idaho city and its police department resulted in a six-figure payment to Jones & Swartz' clients. Plaintiffs' alleged that the City and its police department violated confidentiality policies and imposed a state-created danger upon the plaintiffs' lives and liberties.

Personal Injury:

Recovery of nearly a quarter-million dollars for injuries sustained by a tenant as a result of Carbon Monoxide poisoning caused by the landlord's faulty furnace repair.

Personal Injury:

Combined settlement for over $365,000 to plaintiff couple who were injured in a motor vehicle accident.

Civil Rights:

A six-figure settlement and a public written apology signed by all five defendants (all members of an Idaho county board of commissioners, the county planning and zoning administrator, and the county prosecutor) for violating the plaintiffs' property rights in a conditional use permit by cancelling the permit without due process of law.

	Bruce C. Jones bruce@jonesandswartzlaw.com
	Eric B. Swartz eric@jonesandswartzlaw.com
	Joy M. Vega joy@jonesandswartzlaw.com
	Mark P. Coonts mark@jonesandswartzlaw.com

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