February 3, 2017

Clyder Speaks at DRI Product Liability Conference

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP partner Patrick P. Clyder will speak at this month’s DRI’s Product Liability Conference in Las Vegas as part of the conference’s Young Lawyers Blockbuster section. Clyder...

January 5, 2017

Clyder Authors DRI Article on Sports Concussion Litigation

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP partner Patrick P. Clyder authored an article for DRI’s The Whisper newsletter on “Recent Sports Concussion Litigation and Statutes of Limitations.” The article appeared in

January 5, 2017

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Names Three New Partners

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP announces that three associates have been promoted to partner. Andrew A. Lothson focuses his practice on Product Liability, Appellate Practice, and Commercial Litigation and Business Disputes.

January 4, 2017

Report Names Illinois, Missouri Courts as “Judicial Hellholes”

The American Tort Reform Foundation (ATRF) recently issued its “2016-2017 Judicial Hellholes” report, naming courts in Illinois and Missouri among the nation’s “most unfair” in their handling of civil litigation.

December 20, 2016

McCaskey Co-Authors DRI For the Defense Article

Partner Michael A. McCaskey co-authored an article for the Defense Research Institute’s For The Defense magazine on investigative techniques in automotive litigation. “Investigative Techniques Using Advanced...

September 9, 2016

McCaskey Named DRI Automotive Product Liability Marketing Chair

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP partner Michael A. McCaskey has been named Marketing Chair for DRI’s Automotive Product Liability Committee.  McCaskey will serve in this role for one year. McCaskey concentrates his...

August 15, 2016

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers List

Four Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys were recognized in the 2017 edition of Best Lawyers in America. They were named to the list in the following areas: Michael W. Drumke: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions...

July 27, 2016

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Welcomes Four Lateral Attorneys

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP announces that four lateral associates have joined the firm’s Chicago office. Meredith S. Fox joins Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP from Cassiday Schade LLP, where she was also an associate.

June 23, 2016

Four Lateral Associates Join Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP announces four lateral associates have joined the firm’s Chicago office. C. Matt Alva joins Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP from Bryce Downey & Lenkov, where he was also an associate. He