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
- 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
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“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
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) 8th 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.
Chicago, August 13, 2019
Arranz Speaks at Perrin Asbestos Litigation Conference
Arranz and fellow panelists will discuss "National Legal Decisions Directly Impacting Asbestos Litigation."
Chicago, May 31, 2019
Crain's Chicago Business Names Five Attorneys to Notable Gen X Leaders in Law list
John P. Arranz, Patricia S. Kocour, A. Jay Koehler, Aiju C. Thevatheril and Catherine Basque Weiler were among 121 lawyers in Chicago listed.
Chicago, Libertyville, Madison County, 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.
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, September 26, 2017
Arranz Speaks at National Asbestos Litigation Conference
Arranz was on a panel that discussed "The Most Active Jurisdictions - California, Illinois, Missouri & New York,"
Chicago, 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.
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.
Chicago, 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.
Chicago, 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.
Chicago, 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.
Chicago, 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.
Chicago, January 23, 2012
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Names New Partners
The firm's new partners focus on a variety of practice areas.
Chicago, January 3, 2012
Illinois Super Lawyers Recognizes 34 Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP announces that 23 of its attorneys were recognized as Illinois Super Lawyers, while 11 others were recognized as Rising Stars.