Associate C. Matt Alva is a panelist for an upcoming teleconference hosted by the ABA’s Young Lawyers Division’s Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section Committee. Alva and fellow panelists will discuss...
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...
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP proudly celebrates its 25th year of business in 2017. In honor of this milestone, each month we are making a donation to a non-profit with whom our firm has a strong relationship. Our January
January 25, 2017
Maher Profiled in Leading Lawyers Article
Partner Michael J. Maher is profiled in this month’s Leading Lawyers Magazine. The article, “Lessons Learned From Marines Shape Approach to Environmental Law,” describes Maher’s time in the Marines
January 17, 2017
Thevatheril Speaks at National Forum on Neurotrauma, Brain & Spine Medical Legal Issues
Partner Aiju C. Thevatheril will speak at American Conference Institute’s National Forum on Neurotrauma, Brain & Spine Medical Legal Issues on February 24th in Philadelphia. Thevatheril and Michael F. Barrett,...
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP announces that 21 attorneys have been selected for inclusion to the 2017 Illinois Super Lawyers list. Additionally, 17 Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys have been recognized as 2017...
January 13, 2017
Ferrill Offers Trial Tips on CBA Panel
Sarah A. Ferrill will offer Trial Tips as part of a panel at the upcoming Chicago Bar Association Municipal and Law Division Committee on January 19. Ferrill’s fellow panelists include Hon. Lynn M. Egan (Law...
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.