The following is the legal and privacy policy of Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP hereinafter (“the Firm”). The Supreme Court of Illinois does not recognize certifications of specialties in the practice of law, nor does it recognize certifications of expertise in any phase of the practice of law by any agency, governmental or private, or by any group, organization or association. The information listed in the attorney biography sections of this website is intended to summarize the attorney’s general areas of practice and areas of sub-specialization in the practice of law. In doing so, the attorney biography sections of this website may contain information that a particular attorney is the recipient of a certificate, award, or recognition by an agency or organization. With regard to these references, we are required to state that the Supreme Court of Illinois does not recognize certifications of specialties in the practice of law, and that the reference herein to the receipt of a certificate, award, or recognition by any such agency or organization is not a requirement to practice law in Illinois.
The statements made in this website or accessible via this website are made for general informational purposes only, and are not intended as solicitation for engagement or professional employment in a particular matter.
The statements contained in this website concerning the qualifications and achievements of the Firm’s attorneys are intended to be truthful and accurate. The Firm makes reasonable efforts to periodically review its website content to insure accuracy and completeness, although membership affiliations and attorney qualifications may change from time to time, and therefore the Firm cannot guarantee at all times 100% accuracy of the information contained herein. Any inaccurate or misleading statement contained herein is inadvertent, not intended, and will be corrected immediately upon discovery of the error.
There may be content on this website or accessible via this website that refers to achievements the Firm’s attorneys have obtained on behalf of clients or former clients in other matters. This is provided as general information only, and it is not intended to state, suggest, or imply, or create an unjustified expectation, that the same result could be obtained for other clients in similar matters. Likewise, no statement made herein or accessible via this website is intended to state, imply, or suggest, either directly or indirectly, a comparison of the services or fees provided by the Firm’s attorneys to any other attorney or law firm.
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Attorney-Client Relationship
The materials on this website are intended for informational purposes only and are not intended to be, nor should they be interpreted as, the provision of any legal advice or opinion. The reader should not consider this information to be an invitation to an attorney-client relationship, should not rely on the information presented here for any purpose, and should always seek the legal advice of counsel in the appropriate jurisdiction.
Transmission and receipt of the information in this site and/or communication with the Firm via email is not intended to solicit or create, and does not create an attorney-client relationship between the Firm and any person or entity.
Transmission of Information
Electronic mail or other communications through this site or otherwise to the Firm or any of its lawyers in connection with a matter for which we do not already represent you may not be treated as privileged or confidential.
If you choose to contact us through this website, you should be aware that any information transmitted electronically may not be secure.
Legal Warranty
The content of this website contains general information and may not reflect current legal developments. Such content is designed only to give general information on the developments actually covered. It is not intended to be a comprehensive summary of recent developments in the law, treat exhaustively the subjects covered, provide legal advice, or render a legal opinion. The law is constantly changing, and because the law will vary based on different facts and circumstances, statements on this website regarding the status of a given law or legal issue may not be current or applicable to your particular situation. You should not take any action based on the information on this website.
Bar Membership
Although this website may be viewed from any of the 50 United States of America and territories, as well as any country, the Firm primarily practices in the State of Illinois. Lawyers named on the website may not be authorized to practice law except in jurisdictions where the Firm maintains offices. Anyone viewing this website should consult the attorney biography section of this website and/or contact the attorney directly to ascertain the state or states in which each attorney is licensed to practice law.
Links
This website occasionally contains links to other web pages; however, the inclusion of such links does not constitute referrals or endorsements of the linked entities. Links to organizations and governmental agencies are provided as a convenience to our readers. The Firm does not endorse and is not responsible for any third-party content that may be accessed from its website and does not recommend or endorse the use of any third-party’s services. The links are to be accessed at the user’s own risk, and the authors of this website make no representations or warranties about the content of these links.
Liability
The Firm assumes no responsibility for computer viruses resulting from the use of our website. Under no circumstances, including, but not limited to, negligence, shall the Firm be liable for any special or consequential damages that result from the use of, or the inability to use, the materials on this website, even if the Firm has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Firm and its members, managers, officers, employees, agents, and the assigns of same, from and against any and all loss, costs, expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses), claims, damages, and liabilities related to or associated with your use of the web site and any violation of these Terms and Conditions by you.
Jurisdiction
By accessing this website, you agree that any disputes or matters arising out of or related to your viewing or use of this website shall be governed under the laws of the State of Illinois without regard to the conflict of laws.
If the bar rules in your jurisdiction require us to identify an attorney and office responsible for this website, the firm designates the Firm’s Managing Partner, A. Jay Koehler, as the responsible attorney and office.
Changes
The Firm may change these policies at any time without written notice. The changes will become effective upon posting of the changes to the website.
Last Update
These Terms and Conditions were last updated on February 2025.