Biography

John has extensive experience assisting companies and individuals through a variety of efforts. In environmental, asbestos and toxic tort matters, John focuses on defense strategy and implementation in federal (in a variety of district courts and multidistrict litigation) and state litigation in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. John has extensive experience in environmental, asbestos and toxic tort litigation from initial case evaluation, all aspects of discovery (including expert discovery), dispositive motions, mediation and through trial to verdict.

As Co-Chair of the Data Protection and Information Privacy Practice Group, John counsels companies to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations related to data protection. The Data Protection Group also provides assistance in the event of a breach, including assistance with employee training and response. John also has extensive experience in commercial matters such as breach of contract, breach of warranty, fraud and replevin.

Practices

Environmental Law
Commercial Litigation and Business Disputes
Toxic Tort Litigation
Class Action Defense
Product Liability
General Trial Practice
Asbestos Litigation
Data Protection and Information Privacy

Memberships & Affiliations

• Illinois State Bar Association
• Wisconsin Bar Association
• Hispanic Bar Association
• Defense Research Institute
• Air and Waste Management Association
• International Association of Privacy Professionals

Awards

• Selected for inclusion in Leading Lawyers, 2024-2025
• Selected for inclusion in  Illinois Super Lawyers in 2015-2017, 2022.
• Named to Crain's Chicago Business Notable Gen X Leaders In Law, 2019
• Selected for inclusion in Illinois Super Lawyers-Rising Stars Edition in 2011-2015

Presentations

• "Litigation the Periodic Table," National Forum for Environmental and Toxic Tort Issues Conference, September 2024
  “Personal Jurisdiction and Legislative Updates” Perrin Conferences’ Cutting-Edge Issues in Asbestos Litigation Conference, Miami, Florida, March 2024
• “Ethics in Discovery Practice and Motions,” Perrin Conferences' National Asbestos Litigation Conference, September 2023
• "Legal Update: A Round Table Review," Perrin Conferences' Cutting-Edge Issues in Asbestos Litigation Conference (Virtual), May 2021
• "Utilizing Technology to Manage Asbestos Litigation and an Update on Data Security Issues," Perrin Conferences' National Asbestos Litigation Conference, San Francisco, October 2018 
• "Update on The Most Active Jurisdictions - California, Illinois, Missouri & New York," Perrin Conferences' Asbestos Litigation Conference: A National Overview & Outlook, San Francisco, September 2017

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.

September 13, 2024
Arranz to Present at 2024 National FETTI's Annual Conference
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Partner John P. Arranz will co-present "Litigating the Periodic Table" at the National Forum for Environmental & Toxic Tort Issues (FETTI) 30th Annual Conference on September 27, 2024.

Arranz and his fellow panelists will discuss lessons from litigating the elements (Be, Cr, Hg, Pb, and K), delve into comprehensive strategies for risk avoidance and limitations, as well as how to transfer risk, including demonstrating best practices for defense in environmental cases.

February 15, 2024
Arranz to Speak at Perrin Conferences' Asbestos Litigation Conference
Partner John P. Arranz will present "Personal Jurisdiction and Legislative Updates" at Perrin Conferences' Cutting-Edge Issues in Asbestos Litigation Conference on March 13 in Miami, Florida.

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.

July 18, 2023
Arranz to Speak at Perrin Conferences' National Asbestos Litigation Conference
Partner John P. Arranz will present "Ethics in Discovery Practice and Motions" at Perrin Conferences' National Asbestos Litigation Conference on September 13 in Charleston, South Carolina.

Chicago, May 4, 2021
Arranz Offers Legal Update at Perrin Asbestos Conference
Arranz's panel, "Legal Update: A Round Table Review," will offer analysis of key appellate decisions impacting asbestos litigation and a review of new or proposed legislative changes across the country.

Chicago, St. Louis, April 14, 2021
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Sponsors ACC St. Louis Litigation Seminar on Post-Pandemic Litigation
The panel will offer thoughts on how litigators will see their workday change or return to pre-pandemic practices, as well as ways courts will be affected and what new challenges litigators may face.

Chicago, March 17, 2020
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Data Protection Newsletter - Work From Home
The latest newsletter focuses on work from home policies.