Partner
Trent J. Swift has focused his legal career in litigation and advocacy. Before joining Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath, Mr. Swift was affiliated with a general practice litigation firm. His focus was in the areas of complex commercial litigation and civil litigation. Mr. Swift’s experience has resulted in numerous verdicts and confidential settlements for his client’s benefit.
Trent earned his undergraduate degree in Political Science from New York University and his law degree from New York Law School. While in law school, Trent was a research assistant engaging with NGO’s throughout Asia in raising awareness to human rights and ways to effectuate change aimed towards preventing human rights violations.
Mr. Swift started his law career as a clerk for Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath upon graduation from law school, and was also a client of the firm in a medical malpractice action in the late 1990’s.
Trent’s ties to Palm Beach County date back three generations. Trent and his wife Jessica are deeply involved and engaged in philanthropic efforts throughout Palm Beach County. Organizations that have benefitted from the Swift’s efforts include the Palm Beach 211 Helpline, the Alexander Dreyfoos School of the Arts Foundation, the Palm Beach Symphony, the American Heart Association, the Hanley Foundation, and the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League.
Bar Admissions and Associations
Florida: 2011, New York: 2015
United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida: 2012
United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida: 2013
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, New York: 2015
United States District Court for the Southern District of New York: 2018
Palm Beach County Bar Association: 2011-present
New York State Bar Association: 2015- present
Awards/Peer Recognition
Lawyers of Distinction – 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Super Lawyers – Rising Star, 2019, 2020
Community Leadership
Board of Directors 211 Helpline Palm Beach: 2018-Current
Chair Palm Beach County 211 Annual Spring Gala: 2018 & 2019
Chair Palm Beach Symphony Young Friend’s Gala: 2019
Co-Chair Dreyfoos School of the Arts Center Stage: 2018
Host Committee American Heart Association Gala: 2018-2020
Education
New York University – B.A. cum laude, 2007
New York Law School – J.D., 2010