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Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Co-Sponsors LAGBAC - Chicago's LGBTQ+ Bar Association's Pride Parade Judicial Reception Event
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP is proud to co-sponsor the LAGBAC - Chicago’s LGBTQ+ Bar Association's Pride Parade Judicial Reception on June 30 at Big Gay Sal’s Pizza in Chicago, Illinois. -
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. -
National Shooting Sports Foundation lawsuit: Firearm liability law is unconstitutional, preempted by Lawful Commerce in Arms legislation
The National Shooting Sports Foundations Inc. (NSSF) is suing Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul in response to House Bill 218 signed by Gov. J.B. Pritkzer on Aug. 12, which “radically expands liability in Illinois for members of the firearm industry - and them alone.” -
SWANSON MARTIN BELL LLP: Recent Law School Graduates Join Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP announces that four recent law school graduates have joined the firm’s Chicago office as associates. -
SWANSON MARTIN BELL LLP: Three Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named Partner
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP announces that three attorneys based in the Chicago office have been named partner. -
SWANSON MARTIN & BELL LLP: Life Recognized in 2020 Edition of Chambers USA
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP partner Travis W. Life was recognized by Chambers and Partners in its annual survey, Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2020. -
SWANSON MARTIN & BELL LLP: Drumke Profiled in ABA Journal "Meet The Candidates"
Partner Michael W. Drumke was profiled in the ABA Journal's "Meet the Candidates" in the May issue. -
SWANSON MARTIN & BELL LLP: Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Recognizes Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys for Pro Bono Assistance
Chicago Volunteer Legal Services (CVLS) recognized Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys Anthony J. Monacoand Claire M. Whitehead for their pro bono representation of a U.S. Air Force veteran. -
SWANSON MARTIN & BELL LLP: Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Names Six New Partners
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP announces that six associates have been promoted to partner. -
Appeals panel: Palos developer's heirs waited too long to sue Kovitz, FGMK for helping siblings' alleged scheme
An Illinois appellate court found seven siblings involved in an intense family dispute over their mother’s estate are time barred from suing accountants and attorneys they claim helped to deny them their millions of dollars. -
SWANSON MARTIN & BELL: Leading Lawyers Names Drumke, Schichtel, Rogers to Top 10 Lists
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP partners Michael W. Drumke, Kay L. Schichtel and William J. Rogers were named to Top 10 in Illinois lists in Leading Lawyers Magazine's Business Edition. -
SWANSON MARTIN & BELL: Ritter Elected to Board of Directors for Federal Bar Association's Younger Lawyers Division
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP associate Daniel R. Ritter was elected to the Board of Directors for the Federal Bar Association's (FBA) Younger Lawyer Division (YLD). -
SWANSON MARTIN & BELL: Rogers Appointed to ABA Standing Committee on Membership
Associate Bryan E. Rogers was recently appointed by American Bar Association (ABA) President Robert Carlson to serve a three-year term on the ABA Standing Committee on Membership. -
SWANSON MARTIN & BELL: Seven Lateral Associates Join Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP welcomes seven lateral associates to the firm. -
SWANSON MARTIN & BELL: Haddox Named to Law Bulletin Media's "40 Under Forty" List
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP partner Derrick L. Haddox was named to the Law Bulletin Media's "40 Under Forty" list for 2018. -
IL Supreme Court: Insurer's suit vs Indiana warehouse biz over roof collapse doesn't belong in Cook County
The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned a Cook County judge and a state appeals court, saying they erred in refusing to grant an Indiana warehousing company’s request to dismiss a Michigan insurer’s lawsuit on grounds the legal action didn’t belong in Cook County. -
Appeals panel: HIPAA doesn't bar hospital from identifying witness to slip-and-fall
A state appeals court said a woman who fell in her hospital room is entitled to know the identity of her roommate and a visitor, despite a hospital’s contention that information should be shielded by HIPAA. -
Appeals panel: 'Close ties' may make Northwestern Memorial liable for Erie clinic staff's actions
Hospitals may be held liable for the actions of medical professionals they do not employ, an Illinois appellate court has affirmed. -
Lawyer needed to have verbal fee-sharing agreement in writing to enforce his claim: Appeals panel
An Illinois appeals court has upheld a McHenry County judge’s ruling that a Chicago lawyer is not obliged to give a slice of his $1.4 million legal fee to the suburban lawyer who referred a malpractice case to him, because the referring lawyer didn’t abide by rules requiring he inform the client the fee would be split.