Client Story
Four Decades of Partnership, Built on Trust
From their first loan in 1981 to today, BankCherokee has been proud to support Swor & Gatto’s client-first approach.
How it Came to Be
Swor & Gatto has been a cornerstone of the St. Paul legal community since 1981, and BankCherokee has been by their side from the very beginning. The firm’s first business loan came from BankCherokee, and that relationship has grown right alongside the practice for over four decades.
“We’re a small personal injury law firm that builds strong, direct relationships with our clients,” says Marcus Gatto, attorney and partner. “So when we look for a business partner, we look for someone like us—someone personal, values-driven, and local. We found that in BankCherokee.”
From managing client trust accounts to backing Swor & Gatto’s pioneering move into TV advertising in the 1980s (a first for Twin Cities law firms), BankCherokee has helped fuel the firm’s growth while respecting the way they do business: with care, connection, and community in mind. Today, Swor & Gatto remains family-run and rooted in St. Paul and we’re proud to still be their exclusive banking partner.
Swor & Gatto’s Story
Their First Loan to Their Latest Case, We’ve Had a Front-Row Seat
A True Partnership
“BankCherokee makes a difference for us all the time. They are the bank that handles our clients’ money and our clients’ trust account. They are crucial for what we do here.”
Marcus Gatto
Partner at Swor & Gatto
