Biography
Kristine concentrates her practice in the representation of physicians, physician groups, nurses, hospitals and other healthcare providers in medical malpractice cases. Additionally, she represents clients in premises liability and personal injury cases.
For the last several years, Kristine has served as the co-chair of the firm’s Medical Negligence and Healthcare practice group. She has also served as a member of the Recruiting Committee and the Summer Associate Committee. In 2019 and 2020, Kristine proudly co-chaired the firm’s Investing in Justice Campaign efforts for the Chicago Bar Foundation.
Practices
Medical Negligence and Healthcare
General Trial Practice
Professional Licensing
Memberships & Affiliations
- Mentor, Illinois Supreme Court's Lawyer-to-Lawyer Mentoring Program, 2018-2021
- Firm Co-Chair, Chicago Bar Foundation Investing in Justice Campaign, 2019-2020
- Chicago Bar Association
- Illinois State Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Women's Bar Association of Illinois
- Chicagoland Healthcare Risk Management Society
Awards
- Selected for inclusion in Leading Lawyers, 2024
- The Best Lawyers in America®
- Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, 2024
- Named to Law Bulletin Media’s “40 Under Forty,” 2022
- Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch, 2021-2022
- Illinois Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers, 2018-2021
Presentations
- Speaker, “Prejudgment Interest is Here to Stay – Maybe. Probably. But.” Chicagoland Healthcare Risk Management Society, November 2021
- Panelist, “Litigating High Stakes Medical Malpractice Trials,” Chicago Bar Association, February 2020
- Panelist, “Anatomy of a Medical Malpractice Trial,” Chicago Bar Association, Young Lawyers Tort Litigation Committee, November 2018
- Speaker, Litigation Seminar, Loyola University School of Law, Fall 2018-2020
- Speaker, Legal Practical Skills Boot Camp, Loyola University School of Law, March 2017 and 2018
- Speaker, "Case Law, Legislation, and Regulatory Update," Chicagoland Healthcare Risk Management Society, November 2016
News
Chicago, Lisle, Libertyville, St. Louis, Madison County, Indiana, Kansas City, August 15, 2024
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named to 2025 Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch Lists
Fifty-six Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys were named to the 2025 Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® lists. In addition, Partners Michael W. Drumke and Gary C. Pinter were recognized as "Lawyer of the Year" in their respective practice areas.
June 19, 2024
Reveille and Fahrenbach Secure Defense Verdict in High-Stakes Medical Malpractice Case
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys Kristine C. Reveille and Katherine R. Fahrenbach obtained a defense verdict in a jury trial on behalf of their clients, a cardiologist and his group, in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois.
May 29, 2024
Reveille and Ward Secure Defense Verdict in Bench Trial on Behalf of Chicagoland Hospital
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys Kristine C. Reveille and Nicolette A. Ward secured a defense verdict on behalf of their client, a Chicagoland hospital, in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois.
Chicago, November 09, 2023
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Sponsors 73rd Annual Hellenic Bar Association Scholarship Ball
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP is proud to sponsor the Hellenic Bar Association's 73rd Annual Scholarship Ball on November 18 in Rosemont, Illinois.
November 03, 2023
Reveille and Judge Secure Defense Verdict in High Stakes Medical Malpractice Case
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys Kristine C. Reveille and McRay Judge secured a defense verdict at trial on behalf of their client, an emergency medicine physician and prominent hospital, in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois.
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.
Chicago, Lisle, Libertyville, St. Louis, Madison County, August 17, 2023
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named to 2024 Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch Lists
Fifty-five Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys were named to the 2024 Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™ lists.
September 22, 2022
Kristine Reveille Named to 2022 Law Bulletin Media's 40 Under Forty List
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP partner Kristine Reveille was named to Law Bulletin Media's "40 Under Forty" list for 2022.
Chicago, November 16, 2021
Weiler, Reveille Speak at CHRMS Chicago Law Day on Prejudgment Interest
Reveille and Weiler will discuss "Prejudgment Interest is Here to Stay-Maybe. Probably. But."
Chicago, Lisle, Libertyville, St. Louis, Madison County, Indiana, August 19, 2021
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named to 2022 Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch Lists
Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review.
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, St. Louis, Madison County, August 20, 2020
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named to 2021 Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch Lists
Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review.
Chicago, May 1, 2020
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Supports Investing in Justice Campaign
One hundred percent of funds raised will fund CBF grants that support a range of legal services to thousands of people in need.
Chicago, February 26, 2020
Reveille Addresses Litigating High Stakes Medical Malpractice Trials at CBA Presentation
Reveille and fellow panelists will cover topics such as evaluating potential cases, handling agency issues in discovery, audit trail discovery, motions for summary judgment, retaining qualified experts, preparing for trial and presenting a medical malpractice case and/or defense in front of a jury.
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 30, 2020
Illinois Super Lawyers Recognizes 25 Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP announces that 12 attorneys were named to the 2020 Illinois Super Lawyers list and another 13 were named to the 2020 Illinois Rising Stars list.
Chicago, Lisle, Libertyville, St. Louis, Madison County, April 23, 2019
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Supports Investing in Justice Campaign
One hundred percent of funds raised will fund CBF grants that support a range of legal services to thousands of people in need.
Chicago, St. Louis, February 28, 2019
Illinois Supreme Court Recognizes Wahl, Attorneys for Participation in Mentoring Program
Run by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism, the Lawyer-to-Lawyer Mentoring Program creates opportunities for experienced lawyers to provide professional guidance with lawyers in their early years of practice.
Chicago, February 1, 2019
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Names Six New Partners
Andrew J. Albright, Joshua E. Bidzinski, Sarah A. Ferrill, Erica S. Longfield, Kristine C. Reveille and Stephanie Rifkind have all been promoted to partner.
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.
November 2, 2018
Reveille, Ferrill Address Anatomy of a Medical Malpractice Trial
Fellow panelists include two Circuit Court of Cook County judges and three plaintiff's attorneys.
February 20, 2018
Illinois Supreme Court Recognizes Wahl, Attorneys for Participation in Mentoring Program
Run by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism, the Lawyer-to-Lawyer Mentoring Program creates opportunities for experienced lawyers to provide professional guidance with lawyers in their early years of practice.
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.
November 17, 2016
Reveille Presents Case Law Update at CHRMS Law Day
Reveille will discuss case law updates along with two Chicago attorneys.
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.