Biography
Rick C. Shea concentrates his areas of practice in asbestos and toxic tort litigation, construction litigation, product liability and general tort defense. His practice includes significant experience in defending asbestos matters on a local and national level on behalf of industrial product manufacturers and premises owners. He also has experience in defending owners, general contractors, and subcontractors in construction litigation involving personal injury accidents as well as other clients in general tort claims.
Practices
Asbestos Litigation
Toxic Tort Litigation
Construction
Product Liability
General Trial Practice
Creditors' Rights, Banking and Bankruptcy
Memberships & Affiliations
- Chicago Bar Association
- Illinois State Bar Association
- American Bar Association
Awards
- Selected for inclusion in Illinois Super Lawyers - Rising Stars Edition in 2014, 2015
News
Chicago, Lisle, Libertyville, St. Louis, Madison County, Indiana, Kansas City, August 15, 2024
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named to 2025 Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch Lists
Fifty-six Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys were named to the 2025 Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® lists. In addition, Partners Michael W. Drumke and Gary C. Pinter were recognized as "Lawyer of the Year" in their respective practice areas.
Chicago, St. Louis, February 28, 2019
Illinois Supreme Court Recognizes Wahl, Attorneys for Participation in Mentoring Program
Run by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism, the Lawyer-to-Lawyer Mentoring Program creates opportunities for experienced lawyers to provide professional guidance with lawyers in their early years of practice.
Chicago, January 12, 2015
Illinois Super Lawyers Recognizes 39 Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP announces that 39 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2015 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
Chicago, January 13, 2014
Illinois Super Lawyers Recognizes 39 Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP announces that 39 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2014 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
Chicago, January 13, 2014
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Names New Equity, Non-Equity Partners
Two were elected equity partners and two were elected non-equity partners.
