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About Michael
Biography
I focus my practice on trials involving complex business litigation matters, including:
Toxic torts
Product liability
Class actions
Commercial litigation
I am responsible for coordinating and defending national mass tort litigation on behalf of a number of companies in jurisdictions such as Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri, Indiana, Michigan, Texas, California, New York, New Jersey, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Massachusetts, Oregon, Washington and the U.S. Virgin Islands. As a trial lawyer, I have obtained favorable jury verdicts on behalf of my clients in multi-million dollar litigation.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Litigation
100%
35 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 13 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in Missouri for 19 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 25 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 33 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Licensed in Wisconsin for 34 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP
330 North Wabash Avenue, Suite 3300, Chicago, IL, 60611-3604
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Experience
Honors
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Mass Tort litigation/Class Actions – Defendants, The Best Lawyers in America
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Leading Lawyer: Class Action/Mass & Toxic Tort/Products Liab., Leading Lawyers Network
2009
A/V Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Illinois Super Lawyer - Class Action/Mass Torts, Law & Politics Magazine
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Illinois Super Lawyer - Class Action/Mass Torts, Law & Politics Magazine
2008
A/V Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Illinois Super Lawyer - Class Action/Mass Torts, Law & Politics Magazine
2005
Law and Public Service Honor Roll, American Bar Association Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section
2001
Fellow, American Bar Foundation
2001
40 Attorneys Under 40 Years Old to Watch, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Shareholder, Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP
2009 - 2012
Partner/Shareholder, HeplerBroom LLC
2002 - 2009
Partner, SCHIFF HARDIN LLP
2001 - 2002
Associate, Freeborn & Peters LLP
1994 - 2000
Associate, Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd.
1992 - 1994
Associate, Taylor Miller Sprowl Hoffnagle & Merletti
1991 - 1992
Law Clerk, Dane County, Wisconsin Circuit Court
Associations
2014 - Present
International Association of Defense CounselMember
2003 - Present
American Bar Association Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section CouncilMember
2003 - Present
Defense Research InstituteMember
2001 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
1994 - Present
American Bar Association, Environment, Energy and Resources SectionMember
1992 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
1992 - Present
American Bar Association, Litigation SectionMember
1991 - Present
State Bar of WisconsinMember
1988 - Present
American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice SectionMember
1988 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2015 - 2017
American Bar Association Section Officers ConferenceChair
2014 - 2015
American Bar Association Tort Trial and Insurance Practice SectionChair
2006 - 2009
American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice SectionRevenue Officer
2004 - 2006
American Bar Association Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section CLE BoardChair
2001 - 2002
American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section, Toxic Torts and Environmental Law CommitteeChair
Education
1991
University of Wisconsin Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
Tufts University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2010
Toxic Torts and Environmental Law Committee’s Nineteenth Annual Spring CLE Meeting
“Some Like It Hot: Emerging Issues in Toxic Tort and Environmental Law,”
2007
The Future of Class Action Litigation in America
Program Co-Chair
2006
Staff Counsel: The Changing Litigation Environment
"A HIPAA Primer for Defense Lawyers"
2006
American Bar Association Annual Meeting
"Hot Topics in Toxic Tort and Environmental Law"
2005
The Future of Class Action Litigation in America
Program Co-Chair
2004
Thirteenth Annual Spring CLE Meeting
"Toxic Tort and Environmental Law Round Up: Preparing for Litigation Beyond the Asbestos Horizon"
2003
The Future of Class Action Litigation in America
Program Co-Chair
2003
Mealey's Practical Skills Series: Toxic Tort Litigation
Program Co-Chair
2002
American Bar Association Annual Meeting
Program Chair: "Tort Reform in the New Millennium"
2002
"The Future of Mass Tort Litigation in America" - 11th Annual Spring CLE Meeting
Program Co-Chair
2000
American Bar Association Annual Meeting
"Hot Topics in Environmental Law"
1999
"The Method to the Madness: Understanding the 'Scientific Method' and 'Peer Review' under Daubert and Kelly Frye"
Program Chair - 8th Annual Spring CLE Meeting
1997
Fifth Annual Seminar
"Class Actions and Mass Torts: History and Recent Developments"
1997
American Bar Association Annual Meeting
"Hot Topics in Environmental Law"
Publications
2008
The Brief
A HIPAA Primer
2005
Tort Trial & Ins. Practice L.J.
Recent Developments in Toxic Tort and Environmental Law
2000
Illinois Civil Practice, Vol. II, Ch. 5
Declaratory Relief
1998
Tort & Ins. L.J.
Recent Developments in Toxic Tort Law
1997
Tort & Ins. L.J.
Recent Developments in Toxic Tort Law
Languages
English