Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP was recognized in the 2015 edition of Best Lawyers for its work in both personal injury defense and product liability defense. Published by U.S. News and World Report and Best Lawyers, the
January 29, 2015
Bell, McCaskey Recognized in “Unique Verdicts of 2014” Publication
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Partners Brian W. Bell and Michael A. McCaskey were recognized in the Jury Verdict Reporter’s “Unique Verdicts of 2014” for a trial in which they obtained a not guilty...
January 15, 2015
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Names New Partners
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP announces that six of its associates were recently named partners, including one in its new St. Louis office. Jeffrey S. Becker serves as Chair of the Entertainment and Media Law Practice...
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Partners Jeffrey S. Becker and Catherine Basque Weiler have won an appeal before the Illinois Second District Appellate Court, which affirmed a summary judgment on behalf of their client, a
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP announces that 22 attorneys have been selected for inclusion to the 2015 Illinois Super Lawyers list. Additionally, 17 Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys have been recognized as 2015...
December 12, 2014
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Obtain Retroactive FCC Waiver Leading to Dismissal of Class Action Lawsuit
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys Joseph P. Kincaid, Michael A. McCaskey and Julie D. Miller recently obtained a significant victory for its client who was sued in a class action pursuant to the Telephone Consumer
November 25, 2014
12 Day Defensive Hot Streak’ Highlighted in Law Bulletin Article
The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin highlighted Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP’s “12-day defensive hot streak” with a November article on the four Medical Negligence and Healthcare defense verdicts the firm...
November 19, 2014
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Obtains Four Not Guilty Verdicts in 11 Days
In a span of 11 days in late October and early November 2014, Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys obtained four not guilty verdicts at trial on behalf of clients in four Medical Negligence and Healthcare cases. The...
November 17, 2014
Wisniewski Judges ABA Student Employment Trial Advocacy Competition
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Partner Ronald L. Wisniewski assisted with the ABA Section of Labor and Employment Trial Advocacy Competition at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago last weekend. Teams from law schools
November 5, 2014
Sheean, Keating Defeat Plaintiffs’ Motion for Class Certification in SkinnyGirl Margarita Case
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Partners Christopher T. Sheean and Richard J. Keating, Jr. defeated a plaintiffs’ motion for class certification last week in a lawsuit filed against the makers of SkinnyGirl Margarita...