Biography
Allison K. Sonneveld is a partner at Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP’s Madison County office. Allison concentrates her practice on litigation with an emphasis in asbestos, toxic tort, products liability and premises liability matters. Allison manages multiple clients in both premises and products manufacturer asbestos matters. Allison acts as National Coordinating Counsel for a multi-national corporation coordinating the defense of the corporation’s asbestos docket nationwide. She has experience defending industrial and commercial premises owners, as well as manufacturers for a wide range of products including friction/automotive, aircraft and industrial equipment. Allison has also handled claims involving alleged exposures to benzene, diacetyl and welding rods, as well as explosions, fire and product defect claims, as well as commercial litigation.
Allison has managed all asbestos of litigation including motion practice, complex written discovery, expert discovery, arguing motions and negotiating settlements. She has extensive deposition experience and has hundreds of fact witnesses over the course of her career. Prior to joining Swanson, Martin & Bell, Allison worked for law firms located in St. Louis metropolitan area, including an AmLaw100 firm for 10+ years.
Practices
Asbestos Litigation
Commercial Litigation and Business Disputes
General Trial Practice
Product Liability
Toxic Tort Litigation
Memberships & Affiliations
- Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
- Madison County Bar Association
- Defense Research Institute
- Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers
John L. Oliver, Jr. Trial Academy, 2015 - NTA Trial Skills (2008)
- Saint Mary’s College Alumnae Club, Madaleva Society
Awards
- Selected for inclusion in Leading Lawyers, 2024-2025
News
January 10, 2025
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Recognized as Leading Lawyers and Emerging Lawyers for 2025
Fifty-three Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys have been recognized in the 2025 edition of Leading Lawyers, published by Law Bulletin Media. This honor highlights their outstanding skill and leadership in the legal field. Attorneys selected were nominated by their peers as among the top in Illinois. Leading Lawyers recognizes the most qualified and trusted attorneys within their respective practice areas and geographical regions.
October 12, 2022
Five Partners Join Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP welcomes five partners to the firm.
