Biography
Nicolette Ward is an associate at the firm's Chicago office. She currently represents hospitals, physicians, and other healthcare professionals in medical negligence cases. Nicolette also manages all stages of litigation in general tort and product liability matters throughout Illinois.
Prior to joining Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP, Nicolette worked at a prominent Chicago plaintiff's firm, where she gained extensive experience litigating and trying wrongful death and personal injury matters.
Outside of the firm, Nicolette enjoys attending live music and writing short stories.
Practices
General Trial Practice
Insurance
Medical Negligence and Healthcare
Pharmaceutical and Medical Device
Product Liability
Memberships & Affiliations
- Chicago Bar Association
Awards
- Selected for inclusion in Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2018-2023)
- Selected for inclusion in Law Bulletin Media’s Emerging Lawyers (2021-2022)
- Jury Verdict Reporter's Trial Lawyer Excellence Award (2018)
Presentations
- "Anatomy of a $44.7 Million Verdict," National Police Accountability Project, Chicago, IL, 2018
- "Proving Police Misconduct- Key Takeaways from a High-Speed Chase," American Association for Justice, e-seminar 2019
- "Carreon v. City of Chicago- Police Pursuits," Trial Lawyers University, Las Vegas, NV, 2021
News
July 28, 2022
Six Associates Join Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP welcomes six associates to its Chicago office.