Biography
Nicolette Ward is an associate at the firm's Chicago office. She currently represents hospitals, physicians, and other healthcare professionals in medical negligence cases. Nicolette also manages all stages of litigation in general tort and product liability matters throughout Illinois.
Prior to joining Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP, Nicolette worked at a prominent Chicago plaintiff's firm, where she gained extensive experience litigating and trying wrongful death and personal injury matters.
Outside of the firm, Nicolette enjoys attending live music and writing short stories.
Practices
General Trial Practice
Insurance
Medical Negligence and Healthcare
Pharmaceutical and Medical Device
Product Liability
Memberships & Affiliations
- Chicago Bar Association
Awards
- Selected for inclusion in Emerging Lawyer, 2024-2025
- Selected for inclusion in Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2018-2025)
- Selected for inclusion in Law Bulletin Media’s Emerging Lawyers (2021-2022)
- Jury Verdict Reporter's Trial Lawyer Excellence Award (2018)
Presentations
- "Anatomy of a $44.7 Million Verdict," National Police Accountability Project, Chicago, IL, 2018
- "Proving Police Misconduct- Key Takeaways from a High-Speed Chase," American Association for Justice, e-seminar 2019
- "Carreon v. City of Chicago- Police Pursuits," Trial Lawyers University, Las Vegas, NV, 2021
News
Chicago, Lisle, Libertyville, Madison County, January 23, 2025
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Recognized as 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars
January 10, 2025
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Recognized as Leading Lawyers and Emerging Lawyers for 2025
Fifty-three Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys have been recognized in the 2025 edition of Leading Lawyers, published by Law Bulletin Media. This honor highlights their outstanding skill and leadership in the legal field. Attorneys selected were nominated by their peers as among the top in Illinois. Leading Lawyers recognizes the most qualified and trusted attorneys within their respective practice areas and geographical regions.
May 29, 2024
Reveille and Ward Secure Defense Verdict in Bench Trial on Behalf of Chicagoland Hospital
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys Kristine C. Reveille and Nicolette A. Ward secured a defense verdict on behalf of their client, a Chicagoland hospital, in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois.
July 28, 2022
Six Associates Join Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP welcomes six associates to its Chicago office.
