Mandi K. Ferguson

Biography

Mandi focuses her practice on the defense of product manufacturers and premises owners in the areas of asbestos litigation, product liability and toxic tort litigation. Mandi represents the interests of her clients in the defense and management of asbestos lawsuits, including case management, strategy development and trial preparation. 

Practices

Asbestos Litigation
Product Liability
Toxic Tort Litigation

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel
    • Current Vice-Chair, Tort Law Committee
    • Young Lawyers Division Chair, 2012-2013
    • Vice-Chair, 2011-2012
  • Defense Research Institute (DRI)
    • Current Young Lawyers Liaison, Law Practice Management Group
    • Previous Young Lawyers Liaison and Vice-Liaison, Technology Committee
    • Member, Women in Law Committee; Assisted with Marketing, 2011 and 2012 Women in the Law Seminars
    • Steering Committee Member, 2011 Rainmaking Seminar in Las Vegas, sponsored by the Law Practice Management Committee
  • Madison County Bar Association
  • St. Clair County Bar Association

Awards

  • Selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, 2023-2024
  • Selected for inclusion in Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Stars List, 2014-2019
  • Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel Rising Star Award 2013
  • Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel Meritorious Service Award, 2013

Publications

  • "Disclosure of Asbestos Bankruptcy Trust Claims," IDC Tort Law Committee Newsletter, July 2013, Vol. 14 No. 1. 
  • IDC Survey of Law - Toxic Tort Case Law Update, 2011, 2012 & 2013 
  • 2011 Case Law Update for DRI Product Liability Seminar
  • "How to Lose a Forum Non Conveniens Motion . . . That You Won," IDC Tort Law Committee Newsletter, November 2011, Vol. 12 No. 16.
  • "Advising Clients After Ready." Second Quarter, 2009 IDC Quarterly

News

Chicago, Lisle, Libertyville, St. Louis, Madison County, August 17, 2023
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named to 2024 Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch Lists
Fifty-five Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys were named to the 2024 Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™ lists.

August 18, 2022
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named to 2023 Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch Lists
Thirty-nine Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys were named to the 2023 Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™ lists.

Chicago, Libertyville, St. Louis, January 28, 2019
Illinois Super Lawyers Recognizes 29 Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP is proud to have 14 Super Lawyers and 15 Rising Stars in 2019.

Chicago, Libertyville, Madison County, January 26, 2018
Illinois Super Lawyers Recognizes 35 Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP is proud to have 20 Super Lawyers and 14 Rising Stars among its attorneys.

Chicago, Madison County, March 9, 2017
Ferguson Addresses Mass Toxic Tort Case Investigations in IDC Presentation
Ferguson's presentation is part of a day-long beginner's guide to mass toxic tort litigation seminar.

Chicago, January 16, 2017
Illinois Super Lawyers Recognizes 38 Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP announces that 38 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2017 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.

Chicago, January 13, 2016
Illinois Super Lawyers Recognizes 39 Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP announces that 39 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2015 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.

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