February 1, 2021

Fourth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Firm Client

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP’s client in an asbestos defense matter. The plaintiff alleged that her husband developed mesothelioma...

January 18, 2021

Three Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named Partner

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP announces that three attorneys based in the Chicago office have been named partner. Jessica Levitt Acuna, formerly an associate, concentrates her practice on Medical Negligence and Healthcare.

December 22, 2020

Weiler Quoted in Law360 on Biggest Illinois Decisions of 2020

Partner Catherine Basque Weiler was quoted in Law360 this week regarding the biggest Illinois decisions of 2020. Weiler suggested Nichole Hamby et al. v. Bayer Corp. et al., a Supreme Court of the State of Illinois...

December 3, 2020

Patterson Shares How Santa Monetizes His Intellectual Property

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP partner William D. Patterson shared how Santa monetizes intellectual property in a recent webinar. Hosted by the Center for Creative Entrepreneurship, the webinar offered a timely case study

November 18, 2020

Wahl Speaks at Virtual Music and IP Conference for Law Students

Partner Michelle M. Wahl spoke today on a virtual panel for UIC John Marshall Law School law students interested in intellectual property and music. “Music and Law Meets IP” was hosted by the school’s...