Don Swete is excited to be a candidate for the position of Camillus Town Justice and the prospect of stepping into the shoes of the respected Robert Powers, who served our Town as Justice for decades. Don's 26 years of courtroom experience is an important asset in his qualifications for the handling of this position. Please review the contents of this site to see more on Don's qualifications. Thank you for your consideration and support.
For further information, please visit the following links:
www.TownofCamillus.com, www.onongov.net/elections, and www.SweteLaw.comThe Post Standard - "From my perspective as a former member of the New York State Police and Town Justice, Don Swete has my trust and confidence that he will carry the title "His Honor" with dignity and independence. Please vote for Don on November 8th."
Don Fittipaldi
Former Camilllus Town Justice
Former Camillus Town Supervisor
Practicing attorney for 26 years in many areas of the law, in numerous Courts including County, Town and Village Courts; Supreme Court; Federal Court; Appellate Court; and before Workers' Compensation and Social Security Law Judges.
Hands on experience in representing clients in a courtroom before a Judge; negotiating with attorneys and insurance companies; taking testimony of parties including employers, doctors and other experts; preparing and arguing motions before Justices; researching and interpreting the law; counseling clients; preparing memorandums of law; preparing for and engaging in trials.
Extensive experience in the areas of Workers' Compensation for injured workers; Social Security Disability; Criminal law; Traffic infractions including DWI's; Landlord/Tenant issues including evictions; Real Estate; Personal Injury including auto accidents; Family Court matters; Divorces; probating Estates; Bankruptcy; Wills.
Participation in the Onondaga County Volunteer Lawyer Projects for such programs as "Lawyers in the Classroom" for local high schools, "Decision Day" for Senior Citizens and the Onondaga County Pro Bono Program for the underprivileged.
•Married to Nicole, a teacher at West Genesee High School.
•A daughter and son who attend West Genesee High School.
•Born and raised in Baldwinsville, graduated from Baker High School
•Have resided in Camillus for over 20 years, living in the Village of Camillus for 8 years and resided on Crosswind Drive for 12 years.
•Active member of CNYSOA as a Certified High School Soccer Referee for Section 3.
•Member of West Genesee High School Shared Decision Making Committee.
•Past Coach of youth sports teams including WOYSA, CSBA and CYBA.
Law Office of Donald R. Swete - 1989 to date
Camillus and Syracuse, New York
•General practice including: Workers' Compensation, Social Security Disability, Criminal, Traffic, Real Estate, Estates, Matrimonial, Family Court, Personal Injury, Wills, Power of Attorneys and BankruptcyArmani, Fitzpatrick, Snyder & Armani
Camillus, NY
•General practice involving all Local, County, Supreme and Appellate Division CourtsHyatt Legal Services
Camillus, NY
•General Practice law firm involving all areas of law pertinent to residents of CamillusBrian J. Oberman Law Office
New York City
•Civil Litigation involving daily appearances in all Courts of New York City, including Supreme CourtJohnson, Tannen, Brecher, Fishman, Feit & Heller
New York City
•Workers' Compensation & Personal Injury firm; appeared on behalf of clients at over 1,000 hearings in one year
•Bachelor of Arts degree; Major in Political Science - Villanova University in 1981
•J.D. - New York Law School in 1984
•Admitted United States District Court in 1987 •Admitted New York State in 1985
•Injured Workers' Bar Association
•National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives
•CNY Workers' Compensation Bar Association
•Onondaga County Bar Association
•New York State Trial Lawyers Association
•New York State Bar Association
