Biography

David Pardys is a partner with Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP, concentrating his practice in municipal law as well as general corporate law and litigation. David serves as general counsel as well as special counsel for municipal corporations, representing municipalities in litigation ranging from civil rights disputes to zoning and land development issues. David’s background as a municipal attorney has also provided him with the background and expertise to effectively and successfully represent both commercial and residential developers in obtaining approval of development projects. David also represents corporate clients as general counsel, advising clients on the formation and management of businesses as well as assisting his clients in business litigation.

Practices

Real Estate Litigation and Transactional Services
Medical Negligence and Healthcare
Product Liability
General Trial Practice
Insurance

Memberships & Affiliations

• Lake County Bar Association
• Illinois State Bar Association
• American Bar Association

Awards

• Selected for inclusion in Leading Lawyers, 2024-2025
• Selected for inclusion in Illinois Leading Lawyers in the areas of land use zoning and condemnation law, closely and privately held business law and commercial litigation

Presentations

• Lecturer, Consumer Electronics Manufacturing Association (CEMA) on topic of electro-magnetic field radiation litigation

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 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) 8^th Annual Chicago Counsel for a Cause event on October 19.

June 12, 2023
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Sponsors Habitat for Humanity's Annual Swing Fore Housing Golf Invitational
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP is proud to co-sponsor DuPage Habitat for Humanity's 15th Annual The Swing Fore Housing Applied Underwriters Invitational at Arrowhead Golf Club on June 27 in Wheaton, 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.