Jesse Swords

PARTNER

Jesse received his B.A. from Emory University in 2006, and his J.D., with honors, from the University of North Carolina School of Law in 2017. In between, he spent time working in the bicycle industry, which is what brought him to Asheville in 2012.

Jesse has represented clients across Western North Carolina in a wide variety of land use matters and civil litigation matters. His litigation work has included professional liability, large and small construction defect cases, contract disputes, employment matters, and governmental immunity, to name a few. In the land use area, he has worked with clients large and small to obtain special use permits and re-zonings and has also guided clients and local governments through complex ordinance interpretation issues.

In addition to his land use and litigation work, Jesse has assisted clients with formation of LLCs and non-profit corporations. He is currently serving on the Board of Directors of the Asheville Museum of Science.

Jesse chooses to call Asheville home because he loves the energy and ingenuity of the local community, and he loves the mountain setting. Outside of work, you can find him mountain biking or hiking on the trails surrounding town or strolling with his family to a neighborhood coffee shop, bakery, or pizza place.

Professional Associations and Memberships:

• North Carolina State Bar

• North Carolina Bar Association

• Buncombe Bar

AWARDS:

• “Ones to Watch”, The Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation, 2022-2024, Corporate Law & Insurance Law 2023-2024, Land Use & Zoning Law, 2024