Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP maintains a nationwide reputation as a premier trial firm. The firm’s attorneys earned this reputation in the only meaningful way—by trying cases. The firm's list of verdicts is the ultimate testament to the skills of the Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP trial lawyers. Volume of trials is not the only measure of a firm's success. Most of the cases taken to verdict by Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP lawyers involve complex issues, catastrophic injuries and large damage exposure.
Civil litigation arises from almost any activity, transaction or relationship. In the personal injury area, the firm has defended owners and operators of sports arenas, department stores, trucking companies, amusement parks, rental car agencies, churches, construction companies and an almost endless list of businesses, factories and service providers.
The firm's experience is not limited to claims for money damages or personal injury. Lawyers at Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP have litigated a wide variety of chancery cases involving injunctions, specific performance, revocation of acceptance, consumer fraud, replevin and other equitable remedies. Such actions frequently involve employment agreements, restrictive covenants, trade practices and the Uniform Commercial Code.
Collection of money and debts is an important element of civil litigation. The lawyers at Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP aggressively advocate the positions of their clients, while maintaining the efficiencies and practical sensibilities required in creditor litigation. The lawyers at the firm practice in the local, state and federal courthouses on a daily basis and are familiar with the collection procedures of the courts and judges.
Although verdicts are the greatest evidence of the skill of a trial lawyer, not all cases are resolved by trial. The lawyers at Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP realize that most cases should be settled. Early evaluation, straightforward dealing with the opposing counsel and clear communication with the client often result in contested matters settling early before needless time and expense are wasted on litigation.
No law firm in Chicago has experienced a wider range of civil litigation and jury trials than Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP. This experience and expertise is available to the firm’s clients at reasonable rates, often far less than those offered by other large firms.
