Steven E. Danekas

Biography

Steven E. Danekas is a partner, litigator and trial lawyer at Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP. Steve has represented product manufacturers in product liability litigation, healthcare providers in medical malpractice litigation, and clients in environmental, commercial, general casualty, construction and toxic tort matters and litigation. He counsels clients on matters that include product warnings and recalls, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues, and contractual terms. He negotiates for and achieves the efficient resolution of disputes for his clients. Steve also has extensive trial experience in courts in Illinois and across the United States. Since 1984, Steve has represented clients as national litigation, coordinating and trial counsel. Overall, he has tried cases to decisions in six states, has trial experience in 12 states, and has represented clients in litigation in 42 states. He also has prevailed on dispositive motions and appeals in state and federal courts involving the laws of 17 different states.

Practices

Product Liability
Medical Negligence and Healthcare
Commercial Litigation and Business Disputes
Construction
Asbestos Litigation
Toxic Tort Litigation
Pharmaceutical and Medical Device
Intellectual Property Litigation and Transactional Services

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Former Member of Board of Directors, Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, Wheaton, Illinois

Awards

  • AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
  • Selected for inclusion in Leading Lawyers in 2005-2021

News

October 18, 2023
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Partners Sponsor American Heart Association's Counsel for a Cause
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Partners John P. Arranz, Ross W. Bartolotta, Steven E. Danekas, Michael W. Drumke, P. Stephen Fardy, George F. Fitzpatrick, Jr., McRay Judge, Timothy G. Nickels, John J. O'Sullivan, David F. Pardys, Gary C. Pinter, T. Allon Renfro, Kristine C. Reveille, Christopher T. Sheean, Robert W. Stephens and Marcie J. Vantine are proud sponsors of the American Heart Association’s (AHA) 8th Annual Chicago Counsel for a Cause event on October 19.

January 30, 2023
Danekas, Acuna Obtain Defense Verdict In Medical Malpractice Case
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys Steven E. Danekas and Jessica Levitt Acuna secured a defense verdict at trial on behalf of their client, an electrophysiologist, in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois.

Chicago, Lisle, Libertyville, Madison County, January 11, 2021
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named Leading Lawyers, Emerging Lawyers for 2021
Those designated Leading Lawyers were recommended by their peers to be among the top lawyers in Illinois.

Chicago, Lisle, Libertyville, Madison County, February 3, 2020
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named Leading Lawyers, Emerging Lawyers for 2020
Those designated Leading Lawyers were recommended by their peers to be among the top lawyers in Illinois.

Chicago, January 16, 2019
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named Leading Lawyers, Emerging Lawyers for 2019
Those designated Leading Lawyers were recommend by their peers to be among the top lawyers in Illinois.

Chicago, Lisle, Libertyville, Madison County, January 23, 2018
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named Leading Lawyers, Emerging Lawyers for 2018
Those designated Leading Lawyers were recommend by their peers to be among the top lawyers in Illinois.

Chicago, May 5, 2016
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named to Leading Lawyers, Emerging Lawyers List
Thirty-six Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys were named Leading Lawyers or Emerging Lawyers.

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