Daniel P. Kramer

Biography

Daniel P. Kramer is a partner in the firm’s Chicago office where he defends clients in a variety of professional and general litigation matters. Dan is a seasoned litigator whose practice includes the defense of individuals and businesses in medical, nursing, premises, construction and automotive lawsuits. He represents clients throughout Illinois and has successfully defended his clients at trial in high exposure cases. Dan regularly presents on topics of interest to various legal and professional organizations. He serves as a mentor to newly licensed Illinois attorneys through the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism. Dan joined Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP in 2010 and is a member of the firm’s Associate Education Committee.

Practices

Construction
General Trial Practice
Mediation Practice
Medical Negligence and Healthcare
Insurance

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Chicago Bar Association
  • American Bar Association - Section on Tort Trial and Insurance Practice
  • Defense Research Institute
  • Risk and Insurance Management Society - Chicago Chapter
  • Chicagoland Healthcare Risk Management Society
  • South Suburban Bar Association

Awards

  • Selected for inclusion in Illinois Super Lawyers - Rising Stars Edition in 2014-2016

Publications

  • "What is the Injury? An Examination of Standing in Data Breach Litigation," IDC Civil Practice Committee Newsletter, May 2017
  • Contributing Author, “A Defendant's Perspective,” Long-Term Care Litigation, Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education, 2008

Presentations

  • “Fire Investigation in Today’s Environment,” Will, Cook, Grundy County Fire Investigation Task Force, Tinley Park, Illinois, March 2017
  • "Managing Litigation: What To Do Right,” Illinois Nursing Home Administrators’ Association Conference, Bloomington, Illinois, August 2014

News

April 26, 2023
Thevatheril and Kramer to Present at Medical Professional Liability Association's Claims Defense Forum
Partners Aiju C. Thevatheril and Daniel P. Kramer will present "Reigning in Non-Economic Damage Claims," at the Medical Professional Liability Association's 2023 Claims Defense Forum on May 17 in New Orleans, LA.

Chicago, June 22, 2021
Kramer Speaks at Law Bulletin Ethics Seminar
Kramer will discuss civility online in remote proceedings.

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, September 9, 2019
Kramer Speaks at Chicagoland Risk Forum
Kramer will discuss "Premises Liability and the General Public: Risk Mitigation in a Litigious Society."

Chicago, St. Louis, February 28, 2019
Illinois Supreme Court Recognizes Wahl, Attorneys for Participation in Mentoring Program
Run by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism, the Lawyer-to-Lawyer Mentoring Program creates opportunities for experienced lawyers to provide professional guidance with lawyers in their early years of practice.

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, January 5, 2018
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Names Four New Partners
All four attorneys practice at the firm's Chicago office.

Chicago, May 17, 2017
Kramer Authors Article for IDC Civil Practice Committee Newsletter
Kramer's article focused on "What is the Injury? An Examination of Standing in Data Breach Litigation."

Chicago, Libertyville, March 2, 2017
Henne, Firm Attorneys Speak at Fire Investigation Task Force Presentation
Over 100 people listened to the four attorneys present on Fire Investigations in Today's Environment.

Chicago, January 13, 2016
Illinois Super Lawyers Recognizes 39 Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP announces that 39 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2015 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.

Chicago, May 8, 2015
Kramer Addresses Nursing Home Litigation at CBA Seminar
Kramer will speak about the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act from the defense's perspective.

Chicago, January 12, 2015
Illinois Super Lawyers Recognizes 39 Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP announces that 39 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2015 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.

Chicago, August 14, 2014
Kramer Speaks at Illinois Nursing Home Administrators Conference
His presentation focused on "Managing Litigation: What To Do Right."

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