Biography
Shannon Buckley focuses her practice on healthcare and commercial litigation, working to resolve disputes through negotiations and taking matters to trial when necessary.
Shannon represents medical systems, hospitals, physician groups and individual medical providers in medical negligence cases in Cook County and collar counties across Illinois. She understands the stressful and personal nature of these lawsuits for the medical providers, and strives to support her clients through the litigation process. She has experience in all stages of discovery, and has received several verdicts for the defense in medical malpractice jury trials in Cook County as second chair trial counsel.
Shannon also represents landlords, property management companies, and real estate holding entities in commercial real estate disputes. She is experienced in handling landlord-tenant disputes from the first demand through verdict, or settlement when appropriate. Shannon has extensive courtroom experience in substantive hearings and bench trials as a first and second chair trial counsel.
Shannon serves as the co-chair for the Summer Associate Program, and is a member of the firm’s Recruiting Committee.
Practices
Medical Negligence and Healthcare
Real Estate Litigation and Transactional Services
General Trial Practice
Memberships & Affiliations
- Chicago Bar Association
- Women's Bar Association of Illinois
- Chicago Illini Club
Awards
- Selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, 2023-2024
- Selected for inclusion in Illinois Super Lawyers - Rising Stars Edition, 2024
Presentations
- March 2021, “Reducing Malpractice Risk Through Effective Documentation and Improved Communication – A Legal Perspective” CME Presentation to Integrated Imaging Consultants
- March 2022, “Anatomy of a Lawsuit” CME Presentation to Integrated Imaging Consultants
News
Chicago, Lisle, Libertyville, St. Louis, Madison County, Indiana, Kansas, 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, August 01, 2024
Bruer and Buckley Obtain Defense Verdict in Medical Malpractice Case
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys Elizabeth A. Bruer and Shannon E. Buckley secured a defense verdict at trial on behalf of their client, an obstetrician, in the Circuit Court of DuPage County, Illinois.
Chicago, Libertyville, January 25, 2024
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers & Rising Stars
Swanson Martin & Bell LLP is proud to announce that 15 of the firm's attorneys have been honored as 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars.
Chicago, December 19, 2023
Bruer and Buckley Obtain Defense Verdict in Medical Malpractice Case
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys Elizabeth A. Bruer and Shannon E. Buckley secured a defense verdict at trial on behalf of their client, a prominent hospital, in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois.
Chicago, Lisle, Libertyville, St. Louis, Madison County, August 17, 2023
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named to 2024 Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch Lists
Fifty-five Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys were named to the 2024 Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™ lists.
August 09, 2023
Greubel and Buckley Obtain Defense Verdict In Retrial of Medical Malpractice Case
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys William P. Greubel, III and Shannon E. Buckley obtained a defense verdict at trial on behalf of their client, a nurse practitioner, in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois.
Chicago, February 17, 2023
Ferrill, Buckley Secure Defense Verdict in Premises Liability Case
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys Sarah A. Ferrill and Shannon E. Buckley obtained a defense verdict at trial on behalf of their clients, a prominent hospital, in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois.
Chicago, January 27, 2023
Wiegler, Buckley Obtain Defense Verdict in High-Stakes Medical Negligence Case
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys Shera D. Wiegler and Shannon E. Buckley obtained a defense verdict at trial on behalf of their clients, a pulmonary critical care physician and pulmonary practice, in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois.
November 16, 2022
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Receives Not Guilty Verdict in Medical Malpractice Defense Case
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys Timothy G. Nickels and Shannon E. Buckley obtained a defense verdict at trial on behalf of their client, a radiology group, in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois.
August 18, 2022
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named to 2023 Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch Lists
Thirty-nine Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys were named to the 2023 Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™ lists.
Chicago, Madison County, 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.