Kathryn C. Swain
AssociateKathryn is an associate attorney practicing in the areas of civil litigation, estate planning, guardianships/conservatorships, estate administration, and elder law. Kathryn works primarily in the firmโs Fairfax office and represents clients across Northern Virginia. Prior to joining McCandlish, Kathryn clerked for the Honorable Daniel E. Ortiz in the Fairfax County Circuit Court.
Kathryn is a DC native who received her undergraduate degree from James Madison University, where she began developing oral advocacy skills through the universityโs Moot Court Association. She went on to earn her law degree from George Mason University School of Law, where she served as an Articles Editor of the George Mason Law Review and the Vice Justice of the Moot Court Board. While at George Mason, Kathryn also furthered her passion for legal writing through teaching classes to first-year students as a legal writing fellow.
Kathryn has been horseback riding for twenty years and enjoys riding her two horses in her free time. She also likes to spend time watching sports, cooking new dishes, and reading through the classics.
- Virginia Bar Association
- Fairfax Bar Association, Wills Trust and Estates Section (Co-Chair)
- Board Member, Fairfax Bar Association Young Lawyers Section
Education
- J.D., George Mason University School of Law
- B.A., Justice Studies; Psychology, James Madison University
Practice Areas
Admissions
- Virginia
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What Our Clients Are Saying
We wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for Kathryn’s support and guidance throughout our son’s guardianship case. Her expertise and dedication made a challenging process much more manageable.
From our initial consultation to the final outcome, Kathryn’s professionalism and understanding were evident. She took the time to explain each step, answer our questions, and provide reassurance during a very emotional time. Her commitment to our son’s well-being was clear, and it gave us confidence that we were in capable hands.
We are grateful for the time and effort she invested in our case, and we truly appreciate her compassion and understanding. Thanks to her hard work, we have a positive resolution that will greatly benefit my son.
Thank you once again for everything. We will not hesitate to recommend Kathryn Swain’s services to others in need of legal assistance.
We wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude The moment I walked into Kathryn Swain’s office and met her and her staff, I knew I had made an excellent choice. Since the beginningโฆeveryone I encountered has been thoughtful, respectful and very knowledgeable. I needed that confidence in my attorney. Thank you.
The moment I walked into Kathryn Swain’s office