Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Recognized as 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP is proud to announce that six of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers® list, which recognizes outstanding lawyers who have achieved high peer recognition and professional success across 70 practice areas.
Additionally, 16 of the firm’s attorneys were named to the 2026 Illinois Rising Stars list, which honors the region’s top young lawyers—those under 40 or in practice for less than 10 years. Complete list of award recipients below:
2026 Illinois Super Lawyers®
- Jeffrey S. Becker – Entertainment & Sports
- David A. Kanter – Products Liability
- Michael A. McCaskey – Civil Litigation
- Anthony J. Monaco – Products Liability
- Christopher T. Sheean – Business Litigation
- Douglas C. Giese – Business Litigation
Illinois Rising Stars
- Jessica L. Acuna – Medical Malpractice
- Amanda J. Alasauskas – Entertainment & Sports
- Brentyn D. Baccega – Entertainment & Sports
- Caitlin M. Barry – Products Liability
- Shannon E. Buckley – Medical Malpractice
- Mary H. Carlson – Professional Liability
- Celeste M. Elsey – Medical Malpractice
- Jack A. Gould – Products Liability
- Caroline A. Keig – Medical Malpractice
- Mark W. Kifarkis – General Liability
- Shannon M. Luschen – General Liability
- Keegan J. Madden – Business Litigation
- Isabella A. Masini – Medical Malpractice
- Mark J. McLoughlin – Entertainment & Sports
- Ryan M. Slovis – Health Care
- Nicolette A. Ward – Civil Rights
Super Lawyers utilizes a patented selection process that is both peer-driven and research-based. Each year, it identifies only the top 5% of attorneys for inclusion on its prestigious list. Learn more about Super Lawyers.