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Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorney Blog Nominated to Top 50 Insurance Blogs List
June 25, 2010—Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Partner Daniel Wills has been nominated for membership to LexisNexis’ Insurance Law Community's Top 50 Insurance Blogs for 2009... (read more)

Chicago Lawyer Features Kay Schichtel in Q&A
June 4, 2010—Swanson, Martin & Bell Partner Kay L. Schichtel was featured in the Q&A in Chicago Lawyer magazine’s June issue... (read more)

David S. Goles and John A. Terselic to Provide “Landlord-Tenant Law Update” at CLE Seminar
May 21, 2010—David S. Goles and John A. Terselic, partners in Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP’s Libertyville office, are featured presenters at the July 13th “Landlord-Tenant Law Update” CLE seminar in Schaumburg, Illinois... (read more)

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Elects Three New Partners
May 6, 2010—Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP announces the elevation of Richard J. Keating, Jr., Susan E. Sullivan and Catherine Basque Weiler to partner... (read more)

Continued Growth Spurs Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP To 100-Attorney Mark
May 5, 2010—With the arrival of several new partners and associates in recent months, Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP now has 100 attorneys practicing among its three offices... (read more)

George F. Fitzpatrick, Jr. Presents at the 2010 Asbestos Litigation Insurance Coverage Conference
April 21, 2010—Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Partner George F. Fitzpatrick, Jr. was a presenter at HB Litigation Conferences’ 2010 Asbestos Litigation Insurance Coverage Conference in Philadelphia... (read more)

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorney Michael A. McCaskey co-authored the 7th Circuit Product Liability Case Law Update for the Defense Research Institute’s 2010 Product Liability Conference held this month in Las Vegas
April 16, 2010—The Forum brought together in-house and defense counsel to discuss expert strategies... (read more)

Francis R. Petrek, Jr. Inducted Into International Society of Barristers
April 13, 2010—Francis R. Petrek, Jr., a partner at Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP, was formally inducted as a Fellow of the International Society of Barristers on April 13 during the Society’s Annual Meeting in Ponte Vedra, Florida... (read more)

William G. Rogers Addresses Physicians at ISMIE Mutual Seminar
April 13, 2010—Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Partner William G. Rogers served as a panelist at the ISMIE Mutual seminar, “Preventing Medical Misadventures,” on April 13 at the Chicago North Shore Renaissance Hotel in Northbrook, Illinois... (read more)

Francis R. Petrek, Jr. Lectures on Medical Ethics at Illinois Medical Society Seminar
April 9, 2010—Francis R. Petrek, Jr., a partner at Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP, was an invited lecturer to the Illinois State Medical Society at its April 9th conference in Hinsdale, Illinois... (read more)

Twenty-five Swanson, Martin & Bell Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in 2010 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
April 9, 2010—Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP is pleased to announce that 17 of its partners have been selected for inclusion in the 2010 Illinois Super Lawyers list... (read more)

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Supports Chicago Bar Foundation’s 2010 Investing in Justice Campaign
April 9, 2010—Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP was pleased to support and participate in the Chicago Bar Foundation’s (CBF) 2010 Investing in Justice Campaign during the month of March... (read more)

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorney Michael A. McCaskey served a panelist at the American Conference Institute’s 2nd Annual Forum on Defending and Managing Automotive Product Liability Litigation in Chicago.
November 20, 2009—Michael’s panel addressed, “Winning Over the Jury: Strategies for Overcoming the Hurdles Inherent in Defending Automotive Product Liability Litigation.”... (read more)

P. Stephen Fardy of Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Named one of “40 Illinois Attorneys Under 40 to Watch” in Law Bulletin Publishing Company’s Annual Survey
November 3, 2009—Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP is pleased to announce that P. Stephen Fardy, an equity partner in its Chicago office, has been selected from a pool of more than 1,000 nominees... (read more)

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP announces the addition of a new partner, Robert M. Collins
September 21, 2009—Robert M. Collins has joined Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP’s Chicago office as a partner in its Medical Negligence and Product Liability practice groups... (read more)

Christopher T. Sheean Selected as Adjunct Professor at Northwestern University School of Law
September 16, 2009—Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Partner Christopher T. Sheean has been selected as an Adjunct Professor at Northwestern University School of Law to teach Trial Advocacy... (read more)

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP announces the addition of two new partners, Francis R. Petrek and William J. Rogers
August 19, 2009—Francis R. Petrek and William J. Rogers have joined Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP’s Chicago office as partners in its Product Liability, Commercial Litigation and Medical Negligence practice groups... (read more)

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorney Amy Z. Knapp Earns LEED® Accreditation from the U.S. Green Building Council
August 3, 2009—Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP is pleased to announce that Amy Z. Knapp in now one of only a few attorneys in Illinois to be a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP)... (read more)

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP awarded #1 Top Defense Verdict in 2008 by Missouri Lawyers Weekly
March 6, 2009—Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP partners Brian Bell and Anthony J. Monaco were recently awarded #1 Top Defense Verdict in 2008 by Missouri Lawyers Weekly.... (read more)

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP announces the addition of a new partner, Christopher T. Sheean
February 23, 2009—Christopher T. Sheean has joined Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP’s Chicago office as a partner in its Intellectual Property and Commercial Litigation practice groups... (read more)

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP announces the addition of Charles S. Stahl, Jr. and the formation of its Creditors’ Rights and Bankruptcy Practice Group
February 3, 2009—Charles S. Stahl, Jr. has joined Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP as a partner to head up its creditors’ rights and bankruptcy practice group... (read more)

Sixteen Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in 2009 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
January 26, 2009—Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP is pleased to announce that eleven of its partners have been selected for inclusion in the 2009 Illinois Super Lawyers list. Only the top five percent... (read more)

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Announces New Partners
January 2, 2009—Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP is pleased to announce the invitation of John J. O’Sullivan into the firm’s equity partnership, and the elevation of David S. Goles, McRay Judge, Anthony J. Monaco and Kelly Sullivan Rundio to partner... (read more)

Twenty-one Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named to the 2009 Leading Lawyers Network in Illinois
January 1, 2009—Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP is pleased to announce that twenty-one of its partners have been named to the 2009 Leading Lawyers Network, a division of Law Bulletin Publishing Company... (read more)

Peggy Byrne of Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Successfully Defends a Living Mesothelioma Asbestos Case in Cuyahoga County, Ohio
November 19, 2008—DRI members Peggy Byrne of Swanson, Martin & Bell in Chicago and Matt O’Connell and Doug Simek of Sutter, O’Connell & Farchione in Cleveland recently represented... (read more)

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Announces the Addition of Five New Associates to its Chicago Office
November 6, 2008—Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP is pleased to welcome five new attorneys to the firm. Mescha Grammer, Matthew Kinst, Alfred K. Murray, Andrew Lothson and Erin Wright have joined the firm’s Chicago office as associates... (read more)

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Successfully Defend Product Liability Case in the Southern District of Illinois
November 6, 2008—Brian Bell and Jody Kahn of Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP and Ryan McQueeney of Sanchez, Daniels & Hoffman, LLP in Chicago recently represented Chrysler LLC in the successful... (read more)

Fifteen Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in 2008 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
February 11, 2008—Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP is pleased to announce that twenty-one of its partners have been named to the 2008 Leading Lawyers Network, a division of Law Bulletin Publishing Company. The distinction of being... (read more)

Twenty-one Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named to the 2008 Leading Lawyers Network in Illinois
January 1, 2008—Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP is pleased to announce that twenty-one of its partners have been named to the 2008 Leading Lawyers Network, a division of Law Bulletin Publishing Company. The distinction of being... (read more)