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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)