Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP began as a trial firm and that spirit remains entwined in the firm’s practice of law as it celebrates 25 years of business. The firm, which spun off from Wildman, Harrold, Allen and Dixon in
A U.S. District Court judge granted summary judgment to a Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP restaurant chain client this week in a copyright case. The ruling from Judge Charlene Honeywell in the U.S. District Court for the...
The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin highlighted a recent appellate court decision regarding a noncompete agreement and LinkedIn solicitations. According to the article: “In a ruling that broke new legal ground Monday, a...
July 25, 2017
Three Associates Join Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP announces that two lateral attorneys and a newly sworn-in attorney have joined the firm as associates. Robert C. Rakers joins Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP’s Madison County (Edwardsville)...
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP partners Christopher T. Sheean and Michelle M. Wahl will speak at this week’s DRI Business Litigation Committee Seminar in Chicago. As chair of the Business Litigation Committee,...
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.
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP announces that a lateral associate and four newly sworn-in attorneys have joined the firm. Lateral associate Jessica R. McMullen joins Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP from telecommunications
August 5, 2016
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Hosts Client Service Seminar With Panel of In-House Counsel and Business Owners
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP’s Commercial Litigation Practice Group hosted a lunchtime CLE seminar last week focusing on the “Dos and Don’ts After Being Engaged by In-House Counsel and Business Owners.” A panel of
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP partner Christopher T. Sheean recently obtained partial summary judgment that led to a favorable settlement in a false advertising case. Sheean, along with Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP...