Michael W. Drumke

Biography

Michael focuses his practice on trials involving complex business litigation matters, including toxic tort, product liability, pharmaceutical, class action and commercial litigation. He has represented clients in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Missouri, Michigan, Minnesota, Texas, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Alabama, Washington, Oregon, California, Mississippi, Massachusetts, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. He also serves as co-chair of the firm’s Cannabis Law Practice Group.

He serves as national trial counsel for a defendant named in asbestos-related litigation across the country. He has also served as national coordinating counsel for a manufacturer defendant in asbestos-related litigation and lead counsel for several premises owners named in toxic tort litigation in the Midwest. He has authored articles and given presentations nationally on the subjects of recent developments in toxic tort law, class actions, environmental litigation, insurance coverage issues, trial techniques and cannabis law.

Michael was named the 2023 "Lawyer of the Year" for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants in Chicago by The Best Lawyers in America®. Michael has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants. He has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Leading Class Action/Mass Tort Defense Lawyers in Illinois by the Leading Lawyers Network. He has been named an Illinois Super Lawyer in the areas of Class Action / Mass Torts and Business Litigation. Michael is Peer Review Rated "AV Preeminent" by Martindale-Hubbell.

Michael has served as a Governor on the American Bar Association (ABA) Board of Governors and as a member of the ABA House of Delegates. He is a Past Chair of the ABA Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section and of the ABA Section Officers Conference.

Practices

Toxic Tort Litigation
Insurance
Asbestos Litigation
Product Liability
Pharmaceutical and Medical Device
Class Action Defense
Commercial Litigation and Business Disputes
Environmental Law
Cannabis Law

Memberships & Affiliations

  • American Bar Association
    • Governor, Board of Governors, 2019-2022
    • Member, House of Delegates, 2015-2022
    • Chair, Section Officers Conference, 2015-2017
    • Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section
      • Section Chair, 2014-2015
      • Section Delegate, ABA House of Delegates, 2015-2019
      • Council Member, 2005-2019
      • Past Chair, Cannabis Law and Policy Committee
      • Past Section Revenue Officer
      • Past Chair, Fellows of the Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section
      • Past Chair, Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Board
      • Past Chair, Toxic Torts and Environmental Law Committee
    • Past Member, 2015 Magna Carta Anniversary Committee
    • Past Member, Standing Committee on Silver Gavel Awards
    • Section of Litigation
    • Law Practice Division
  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • State Bar of Texas
  • State Bar of Wisconsin
  • International Association of Defense Counsel
  • Defense Research Institute
  • Society of Trial Lawyers
  • Trial Attorneys of America
  • International Cannabis Bar Association
    •  Member, Advisory Board
  • American Brain Tumor Association Board of Directors, Past Member

Awards

  • Named 2023 "Lawyer of the Year" by The Best Lawyers in America® for Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Defendants, Chicago
  • Named as one of the Top 10 Leading Class Action/Mass Tort Defense Lawyers in Illinois by Leading Lawyers Network
  • Selected for inclusion in Leading Lawyers Network, Class Action/Mort Tort Defense
  • Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® for Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Defendants and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants, 2015-present
  • Peer Review Rated "A/V Preeminent," Martindale-Hubbell
  • Selected for inclusion in Illinois Super Lawyers in Class Action/Mass Tort
  • “Bill of Rights in Action Award,” Constitutional Rights Foundation Chicago, 2008
  • “Law and Public Service Honor Roll,” Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section of the American Bar Association, 2005
  • "Innovative Excellence in National CLE Programming Award," American Bar Association Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section, 2004
  • “40 Illinois Attorneys Under 40 to Watch,” Chicago Lawyer and Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, 2001
  • Life Fellow, American Bar Foundation
  • Life Fellow, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section of the American Bar Association
  • Named to Global Top 200 Cannabis Lawyers, 2020-present

Publications

  • "Cannabis: Legal and Business Issues Abound in a Growing Industry," TortSource (Fall 2018)
  • “A HIPAA Primer,” 37 The Brief 3 (Spring 2008)
  • Co-Author, “Recent Developments in Toxic Tort and Environmental Law,” 40 Tort & Insurance Law Journal 810 (2005)
  • Co-Author, “Declaratory Relief,” Illinois Civil Practice, Vol. II, Ch. 5, Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education (1997 & Supplement 2000)
  • Co-Author, “Recent Developments in Toxic Tort Law,” 33 Tort & Insurance Law Journal 711 (Winter 1998)
  • Co-Author, “Recent Developments in Toxic Tort Law,” 32 Tort & Insurance Law Journal 635 (Winter 1997)

Presentations

  • Panelist, "Dealing With Friction: Recent Developments In Asbestos Cases," Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section of the American Bar Association's 31st Annual Motor Vehicle Product Liability Litigation Conference (Scottsdale, April 2023)
  • Moderator, "A Blunt Analysis of Employment Issues Related to Cannabis Laws," Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section of the American Bar Association, Business Law Committee CLE Meeting (New Orleans, February 2023)
  • Panelist, Trial Masters: Lessons Learned," Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section of the American Bar Association 2021 Section Conference (Virtual, April 2021) 
  • Program Co-Chair, “From Regs to Riches: Navigating The Rapidly Emerging Fields of Cannabis & Hemp Law,” Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section of the American Bar Association (Chicago, September 2019).
  • Moderator, “Ethics – Keeping Your License AND Your Cannabis Clients.” Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section of the American Bar Association (Chicago, September 2019).
  • Panelist, "Trial Masters - Knowledge We Wish We Had Years Ago," Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section of the American Bar Association 2019 Section Conference (New York, May 2019)
  • Moderator, "Current Issues in Cannabis Law and Policy," Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section of the American Bar Association 2019 Section Conference (New York, May 2019)
  • Speaker, "The Millennial Juror – Friend or Foe?" 36th Annual National CLE Conference on Civil Litigation (Snowmass, January 2019)
  • Speaker, “Examining the Resurgence of Personal Jurisdictional Challenges Impacting Asbestos Cases in the Wake of BMS,” American Conference Institute’s 23rd National Forum on Asbestos Claims & Litigation (Chicago, May 2018)
  • Panelist, "Trial Tips from the Trenches: Jury Selection," Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section of the American Bar Association 2018 Section Conference (Los Angeles, May 2018)
  • Panelist, "Understanding the Talc Surge: A Primer on the Latest Developments in the Field: Evaluating the Key Legal and Strategic Issues,” Perrin Conferences Cutting-Edge Issues in Asbestos Litigation Conference (Beverly Hills, March 2018)
  • Speaker, "Tic Tac Talc! What’s the Next Move in Talc Litigation?" Law Education Institute National CLE Conference (Vail, January 2018).
  • Panelist, "Communicating with Millennial Jurors," Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section of the American Bar Association 2017 Section Conference (Chicago, April 2017)
  • Speaker, "An Update on Talc Litigation," Law Education Institute National CLE Conference (Snowmass, January 2017)
  • Panelist, "Communicating with Millennial Jurors," Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section of the American Bar Association 2016 Section Conference (Atlanta, May 2016)
  • Speaker, "Police Liability – Where Is the Line and When Is It Crossed?" Law Education Institute National CLE Conference (Vail, January 2016)
  • Speaker, "Mass Tort Perspectives: Plaintiff v. Defendant," Law Education Institute National CLE Conference (Vail, January 2015)
  • Panelist, “Bankruptcy Filings, Confirmations & Estimations and the Transparency Between Bankruptcy Trusts and Tort Litigation,” American Conference Institute’s 14th Annual Asbestos Claims & Litigation Conference (Chicago, June 2013)
  • Speaker, “Bankruptcy Filings, Confirmations & Estimations and the Transparency Between Bankruptcy Trusts and Tort Litigation,” American Conference Institute’s 13th Annual Asbestos Claims & Litigation Conference (Philadelphia, January 2013)
  • Speaker, “MDL Update and MDL 875 Lessons Learned,” American Conference Institute’s 12th Annual Asbestos Claims & Litigation Conference (Philadelphia, January 2012)
  • Speaker, “MDL 875 – Update on Current Development & Status,” Harris Martin’s Midwest Asbestos Litigation Conference (St. Louis, September 2011)
  • Panelist, “Conduct-Based Claims & Juror Perceptions: Punitive Damages and Intentional Torts,” HB Litigation Conferences 4th Annual Emerging Trends in Asbestos Litigation (Chicago, April 2011)
  • Moderator and Panelist, “Some Like It Hot: Emerging Issues in Toxic Tort and Environmental Law,” Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section of the American Bar Association, Toxic Torts and Environmental Law Committee’s Nineteenth Annual Spring CLE Meeting (Phoenix, April 2010)
  • Program Co-Chair, “The Future of Class Action Litigation in America,” Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section of the American Bar Association (Washington DC, October 2007)
  • Speaker, “Staff Counsel: The Changing Litigation Environment," American Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section of the American Bar Association, Staff Counsel Committee Meeting (Philadelphia, September 2006)
  • Speaker, “Hot Topics in Toxic Tort and Environmental Law,” American Bar Association Annual Meeting, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section (Honolulu, August 2006)
  • Program Co-Chair, “The Future of Class Action Litigation in America,” Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section of the American Bar Association (Washington DC, November 2005)
  • Speaker, “The Truth Is Out There: Trade Associations and Conspiracy Theories,” Andrews Asbestos Litigation Conference (New Orleans, April 2004)
  • Panelist, “Toxic Tort and Environmental Law Round Up: Preparing for Litigation Beyond the Asbestos Horizon,” Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section of the American Bar Association, Toxic Torts and Environmental Law Committee’s Thirteenth Annual Spring CLE Meeting (Phoenix, March 2004)
  • Program Co-Chair, “The Future of Class Action Litigation in America,” Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section of the American Bar Association (Boston, October 2003)
  • Program Co-Chair, “Mealey’s Practical Skills Series: “Toxic Tort Litigation,” Mealey’s Publications and Conferences Group (Philadelphia, September 2003)
  • Program Chair, “The Future of Mass Tort Litigation in America,” Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section of the American Bar Association, Toxic Torts and Environmental Law Committee’s 11th Annual Spring CLE Meeting (Phoenix, March 2002)
  • Program Chair, “Tort Reform in the New Millennium,” American Bar Association Annual Meeting, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section (Chicago, August 2001)
  • Speaker, “Hot Topics in Environmental Law,” American Bar Association Annual Meeting, Section of Energy, Environment and Resources (New York, July 2000)
  • Program Chair, “The Method to the Madness: Understanding the ‘Scientific Method’ and ‘Peer Review’ under Daubert and Kelly Frye,” Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section of the American Bar Association, Toxic Torts and Environmental Law Committee’s 8th Annual Spring CLE Meeting (La Jolla, March 1999)
  • Speaker, “Class Actions and Mass Torts – History and Recent Developments,” Midwest Environmental Claims Association Fifth Annual Seminar (Chicago, September 1997)
  • Speaker, “Hot Topics in Environmental Law,” American Bar Association Annual Meeting, Section of Natural Resources, Energy and Environmental Law (San Francisco, August 1997)

News

February 26, 2024
Drumke to Speak at the 2024 ABA Motor Vehicle Product Liability Litigation Conference
Partner Michael Drumke will moderate a panel at the 32nd Annual Motor Vehicle Product Liability Litigation Conference, hosted by the American Bar Association (ABA) Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section, on April 11 in Scottsdale, AZ.

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.

October 02, 2023
Drumke Named ABA/TIPS James K. Carroll Leadership Award Recipient
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Partner Michael W. Drumke has been named the recipient of the James K. Carroll Leadership Award by the Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) of the American Bar Association.

Chicago, September 01, 2023
Michael Drumke Named to Global Top 200 Cannabis Lawyers List
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Partner Michael W. Drumke has been named to the Global Top 200 Cannabis Lawyers List for 2023-2024, his fourth consecutive year.

Chicago, Lisle, Libertyville, St. Louis, Madison County, August 17, 2023
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named to 2024 Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch Lists
Fifty-five Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys were named to the 2024 Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™ lists.

March 20, 2023
Drumke to Speak at the 2023 Motor Vehicle Product Liability Litigation Conference
Partner Michael Drumke will present at the 31st Annual Motor Vehicle Product Liability Litigation Conference, hosted by the American Bar Association (ABA) Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section, on April 20 in Scottsdale, AZ.

Chicago, January 17, 2023
Michael Drumke to Moderate Cannabis Law Panel at ABA TIPS Midyear Meeting
Partner Michael W. Drumke will lead an interactive panel session at the American Bar Association (ABA) Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section's Midyear Meeting on February 1 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

September 01, 2022
Michael Drumke Named to The Global Top 200 Cannabis Lawyers List
Partner Michael Drumke has been named to the Global Top 200 Cannabis Lawyers List for 2022-2023. The list features notable cannabis legal professionals from jurisdictions around the world and is designed to give direct access to experienced cannabis/hemp legal experts.

August 18, 2022
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named to 2023 Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch Lists
Thirty-nine Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys were named to the 2023 Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™ lists.

August 08, 2022
Michael Drumke Speaks to the ABA House of Delegates
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP partner and American Bar Association (ABA) Board of Governors member Michael Drumke spoke to the ABA House of Delegates on August 8, offering a resolution from the ABA Standing Committee on Election Law.

Chicago, September 3, 2021
Lothson Named to Law Bulletin Media's 40 Under Forty List
According to Lothson's profile, ""Andy has natural instincts beyond his years and is an exceptionally bright and creative attorney."

Chicago, Lisle, Libertyville, St. Louis, Madison County, Indiana, August 19, 2021
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named to 2022 Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch Lists
Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review.

Chicago, April 27, 2021
Drumke Speaks on Trial Masters Panel for ABA TIPS Conference
A longtime active ABA member, Drumke is a current chair of the Cannabis Law and Policy Committee, member of the ABA House of Delegates and governor to the Board of Governors.

Chicago, April 6, 2021
Drumke Speaks on Litigation and Disputes in the Cannabis Industry
Drumke is a panelist at Cannabis: Business Fundamentals 2021, hosted by the Practicing Law Institute.

Chicago, February 2, 2021
Illinois Super Lawyers Recognizes 25 Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP announces that 12 attorneys have been named n to the 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers list and 13 have been named to the Illinois Rising Stars list.

Chicago, February 1, 2021
Fourth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Firm Client
The plaintiff appealed the District Court's decision and last week, the Court of Appeals ruled in the client's favor and affirmed the District Court's decision .

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, October 5, 2020
Ferrill Named to Law Bulletin Media's 40 Under 40
According to Ferrill's profile, "She will do whatever it takes, leave no stone unturned, until she can get her clients the right result."

Chicago, September 25, 2020
Drumke Speaks at INCBA Cannabis Law Institute, Joins Board of Advisors

Chicago, August 31, 2020
Drumke Named to Top 200 Cannabis Lawyers List
The list features cannabis legal professionals from jurisdictions around the world and is designed to give direct access to experienced cannabis/hemp legal experts.

August 20, 2020
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named to 2021 Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch Lists
Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review.

May 29, 2020
Drumke Speaks on Ethics at INCBA Cannabis Law Sessions
Drumke will speak on "Ethics - Rule 1.2 - The Novel "Also Advise" Provision Relating to Federal Law."

March 4, 2020
Drumke Quoted in Business Insider on Law Firm Cannabis Clients
Complex legal questions have increased as the cannabis industry as ballooned into a $56 billion market.

February 18, 2020
Drumke Co-Authors ABA Resolutions Protecting Lawyers, Banks From Liability for Representing Marijuana Businesses
Both resolutions were passed overwhelmingly.

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.

January 31, 2020
Monaco Inducted Into Society of Trial Lawyers
Monaco focuses his practice on Product Liability, Class Action Defense, and Commercial Litigation and Business Disputes.

January 30, 2020
Illinois Super Lawyers Recognizes 25 Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP announces that 12 attorneys were named to the 2020 Illinois Super Lawyers list and another 13 were named to the 2020 Illinois Rising Stars list.

October 28, 2019
Law360 Interviews Drumke for "Cannabis Corner" Article
Drumke became the first chair of the American Bar Association's Cannabis Law and Policy Committee this summer and co-chaired the ABA's first ever nationwide program devoted entirely to teaching attorneys about marijuana and hemp law,

October 7, 2019
Drumke Profiled in "Law Firm Leaders" Article for Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
Drumke serves as chair of the American Bar Association's Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section Cannabis Law and Policy Committee chair.

September 25, 2019
Clyder Named to Law Bulletin Media's "40 Under Forty" List
According to Clyder's profile, he "has a superior command of the technical issues that often determine outcomes in product liability cases."

September 18, 2019
Drumke Appointed Chair of ABA Cannabis Committee, Named Co-Chair of ABA Cannabis Program
He will also moderate an ethics panel at the program titled, "Ethics – Keeping Your License AND Your Cannabis Clients."

September 16, 2019
Law.com's Higher Law Quotes Drumke, Highlights Upcoming ABA Cannabis Law Conference
"From Regs to Riches: Navigating the Rapidly Emerging Fields of Cannabis and Hemp Law" is hosted by the ABA's Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section this Thursday and Friday in Chicago.

September 3, 2019
Drumke, Skiko Speak at ABA Cannabis Law Conference
Drumke is a co-chair of the conference, titled "From Regs to Riches: Navigating the Rapidly Emerging Fields of Cannabis & Hemp Law."

August 15, 2019
Seven Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named to 2020 Best Lawyers List
Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review.

August 14, 2019
Drumke Elected to ABA Board of Governors
The ABA Board of Governors oversees the general operation of the ABA and develops specific plans of action.

May 14, 2019
Drumke Profiled in ABA Journal "Meet The Candidates" Article
Drumke has been formally nominated to the ABA Board of Governors on behalf of the Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section.

April 18, 2019
Drumke Presents with Trial Masters, Moderates Cannabis Law Session at ABA TIPS Conference
Drumke will be part of a trial masters program, followed by moderating a panel on current issues in cannabis law and policy.

January 29, 2019
Drumke Nominated to ABA Board of Governors
Drumke's three-year term will commence following the conclusion of the ABA Annual Meeting in August.

January 28, 2019
Illinois Super Lawyers Recognizes 29 Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP is proud to have 14 Super Lawyers and 15 Rising Stars in 2019.

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.

December 13, 2018
Drumke Authors ABA Article on Cannabis Legal and Business Issues
The article appears in the TortSource, a publication of the ABA's Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section (TIPS). The Fall 2018 issue focuses on cannabis.

December 6, 2018
Drumke, Doeringer Present on Millennial Jurors at Colorado Conference
Drumke and Doeringer will discuss "The Millennial Juror – Friend or Foe?" as part of a three-day program in Snowmass, Colorado.

August 31, 2018
Leading Lawyers Names Drumke, Schichtel, Rogers to Top 10 Lists
The three partners were recognized in the categories of Class Action/Mass Defense, Med Mal Defense and Women Business Lawyers.

August 15, 2018
Five Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named to 2019 Best Lawyers List
Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review.

June 11, 2018
Haddox Named to Law Bulletin Media's "40 Under Forty" List
Haddox was recognized for his work in Contract Disputes, Construction Litigation and Product Liability matters.

May 7, 2018
Drumke Speaks on Personal Jurisdictional Challenges at ACI Asbestos Conference
Drumke's presentation focuses on "Examining the Resurgence of Personal Jurisdictional Challenges Impacting Asbestos Cases in the Wake of BMS."

March 23, 2018
Drumke Speaks on Jury Selection at ABA TIPS Conference
Drumke and fellow panelists will participate in an interactive panel on "Trial Tips from the Trenches: Jury Selection" on May 3rd.

January 31, 2018
Drumke Speaks at Perrin Asbestos Litigation Conference
Drumke and fellow attorneys will address "Evaluating the Key Legal and Strategic Issues."

January 26, 2018
Illinois Super Lawyers Recognizes 35 Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP is proud to have 20 Super Lawyers and 14 Rising Stars among its attorneys.

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.

December 4, 2017
Drumke, Doeringer Present on Talc Litigation at Colorado Conference
Drumke and Doeringer will present on "Tic Tac Talc! What’s the Next Move in Talc Litigation" as part of the three-day program in Snowmass, Colo.

November 8, 2017
McCaskey Named to Law Bulletin's "40 Under Forty" List
According to "40 Under Forty," to be named to the list, honorees must have intelligence, passion, success in the office, a desire to help the community, and a willingness to work hard.

August 23, 2017
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named to 2018 Best Lawyers List
Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review.

April 28. 2017
Law360 Highlights ABA Panel on Millennial Jurors
Drumke, Kilpatrick discussed strategies for making a successful case with millennial jurors,

April 17, 2017
Drumke, Kilpatrick Talk Communication with Millennial Jurors at ABA TIPS Conference
The interactive panel will help trial lawyers frame their arguments with millennial jurors in mind.

January 16, 2017
Illinois Super Lawyers Recognizes 38 Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP announces that 38 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2017 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.

December 22, 2016
Drumke Presents at National CLE Conference on Talc Litigation
Drumke will present on an update on talc litigation as part of the three-day program in Snowmass, Colo.

November 22, 2016
Law Bulletin Recognizes Wiegler on "40 Under Forty" List
Wiegler was recognized in the profile for her "refined and thorough competency in the law combined with an absolute civil approach to this practice."

August 15, 2016
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers List
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP also received the firm a Tier 1 ranking in the area of "Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants" in 2016.

May 17, 2016
Drumke, Kilpatrick Discuss How to Communicate with Millennial Jurors
They addressed challenges to consider when communicating with millennial jurors and what litigators should consider when preparing their trial strategy.

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.

February 15, 2016
Kilpatrick, Drumke Receive ABA Nominations
Both are involved with the ABA's Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section.

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.

October 9, 2015
Law Bulletin Recognizes Becker on "40 Under Forty" List
Becker, referred to in his profile as "an attorney's attorney," was recognized for his practice in Entertainment Law / Commercial Law.

August 24, 2015
Law Bulletin Photos Highlight Drumke, TIPS' Awards Reception
Photos feature Michael W. Drumke presenting an award to Cook County Circuit Court Chief Judge Timothy Evans.

August 17, 2015
Three Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers
Partner Dale Wills was also named the Product Liability Attorney of the Year.

July 23, 2015
Drumke Caps TIPS Chairmanship With ABA Annual Conference, Awards Ceremonies
With over 25,000 members and 32 general committees, TIPS is one of the ABA's largest sections.

May 18. 2015
ABA TIPS Chair Drumke Offers "View From the Chair"
Drumke writes about the return he has received on his involvement with TIPS for the past 20 years.

May 4, 2015
ABA Introduces Section Officers Conference Chair-Elect Drumke in Publication
Elected the 2015-2017 Chair of the Section Officers Conference, Drumke will commence his two-year term at the close of the 2015 ABA Annual Meeting.

February 26, 2015
Drumke Named Chair-Elect of ABA Section Officers Conference
The Section Officers Conference is the organizing body for all ABA Sections, Divisions and Forums and works to advance the interests of those entities within the ABA.

February 20, 2015
Drumke Shares "View from The Chair" in ABA Publication
Drumke, Chair of the ABA's TIPS Section, writes about fair funding for the courts.

February 18, 2015
Legal Talk Network Interviews Drumke at ABA Midyear Meeting
Drumke discusses his role as chair, TIPS' involvement with the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act, and the opportunities TIPS offers its members.

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.

October 20, 2014
Drumke Offers "View From The Chair" in ABA Publication
Drumke announces the the inaugural TIPS section conference in his first letter as TIPS Chair.

October 9, 2014
Drumke Tells TortSource About "When I Was a Young Lawyer"
Drumke answers questions about his career and offers advice for new lawyers in the Summer 2014 issue of TortSource.

August 21, 2014
Three Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers
Drumke, Martin and Wills were named to Best Lawyers in various practice areas.

August 13, 2014
Drumke Elected Chair of ABA Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section
TIPS unites plaintiff, defense, insurance and corporate counsel to advance the civil justice system in one of the ABA's largest sections.

January 13, 2014
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 2014 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.

October 30, 2013
Drumke Speaks at DRI Asbestos Medicine Seminar
Drumke will address "Defending the Rest—Basics on Lung Cancer, Other Cancers, and Asbestosis: Review of the B-Read and Pulmonary Function Testing."

August 13, 2013
Drumke Named Chair-Elect of ABA Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section
With over 25,000 members and 32 general committees, TIPS unites plaintiff, defense, insurance and corporate counsel to advance the civil justice system in one of the ABA’s largest sections.

May 29, 2013
Drumke Serves on ABA Magna Carta Anniversary Committee
The ABA will honor the 800th anniversary of the sealing of the Magna Carta in 1215.

April 03, 2013
Drumke Presents at Forum on Asbestos Claims & Litigation
Drumke's presentation will address numerous points related to both bankruptcy trusts and disclosures/discovery.

January 3, 2013
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 2013 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.

March 20, 2012
Product Liability Law360 Profiles Drumke
The publication highlighted new Partner Michael W. Drumke's experience in toxic tort and product liability litigation.

March 19, 2012
Toxic Tort Team, Former Patent Examiner Join Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP welcomes four lateral attorneys to its Chicago office.

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