Swanson, Martin & Bell has been servicing the needs of the real estate industry since 1992. The firm's extensive trial experience and reputation for courtroom excellence create the leverage necessary to obtain cost effective results in courtrooms and conference rooms. By pairing senior litigators with skilled associates, we assist real estate clients in achieving their goals in many areas, including:

Landlord-Tenant Disputes: Firm attorneys represent commercial landlords and property managers in a wide array of tenant-related disputes. Forcible entry and detainer, CAM fights and easement disputes are routinely and efficiently resolved on behalf of our clients. Whether working for the largest property management companies in Illinois or the owners of a single building, firm attorneys work closely with clients to identify client goals and maximize client recovery. Swanson, Martin & Bell attorneys are active members in area industry groups such as the Institute of Real Estate Management and frequently lecture on landlord-tenant matters.

Zoning, Development and Land-Use: Swanson, Martin & Bell attorneys represent land developers, lending institutions and units of local government in the frequently collaborative, but occasionally combative, areas of land development and use such as zoning, annexation, planning approvals, and condemnation matters. Through close consultation with our clients, we are able to identify our clients' needs and outline a cost-efficient and goal-oriented means of achieving them.

Premises Liability: In today's overly litigious society, owners and occupiers of land, property managers and developers, contractors and construction companies all too often find themselves confronted with claims of personal injury relating to the conditions of their property. Swanson, Martin & Bell attorneys have successfully defended thousands of premises liability claims. Firm attorneys conduct first-hand investigations into claims, analyze applicable law, and verify insurance coverage and tender of defense issues to protect our clients' interests in pending suits and unfiled claims. Swanson, Martin & Bell attorneys frequently provide in-house seminars to insurance companies, property managers and others to help keep abreast of this ever evolving area of law.

Mechanics Liens: Swanson, Martin & Bell attorneys representing real estate clients work closely with the attorneys in our construction litigation group to protect landowners against Mechanics Liens claims.

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