Jury trial experience is the hallmark of @SMBTrials. Offices in Chicago, Lisle, Libertyville, Madison County, IL, St. Louis, MO and Hammond, IN.

Joined October 2014
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This Sunday, Team SMB showed up strong at the @LungAssociation Fight For Air Climb in #Chicago. Proud to share that we ranked among the Top 10 team fundraisers and had a great time coming together to support the mission. Appreciate everyone who helped make an impact with us.
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The SMB team is gearing up to participate in the @LungAssociation Fight For Air Climb in Chicago on April 12. Learn more about the event and our firm’s community involvement here: bit.ly/4bPbfXc #AmericanLungAssociation #fightforairclimb #smbteam
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@SMBTrials is proud to sponsor Lawyers Lend-A-Hand to Youth’s 2026 Spring Awards Celebration honoring Illinois Secretary of State Alexi @Giannoulias and supporting tutoring for Chicago elementary students on April 16th. #youthtutoring #chicagocommunity #legalcommunity
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Proud to see SMB attorney Isabella A. Masini join the @LoyolaLaw Health Law Career Event on March 19 as a featured panelist. Don’t miss it! Register here: bit.ly/40QslgU #healthlaw #careerevent #smbteam
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Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP is thrilled to welcome Tyler J. Wilson to its Chicago office! Learn more about Tyler and his practice: smbtrials.com/swanson-martin… #SMBTeam #smbtrials #wearegrowing #announcement #triallawyers
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SMB attorneys Aiju Thevatheril & Shannon Buckley secured a defense verdict for a Chicago-area hospital & physical therapist in Cook County, IL. Plaintiff sought $33.9M . Verdict for all defendants. Tried before Judge Maureen Hannon. smbtrials.com/swanson-martin… #smbtrials #trialwin
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SMB attorney Amanda Alasauskas will present at @c2e2 2026. Her panel will explore how creators can protect their original works, navigate the use of existing #IP, and understand the role of #AI in the entertainment space. Learn more & purchase tix: smbtrials.com/alasauskas-to-…
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We’re proud to share that SMB has been recognized in the @stlouisbiz's 2026 list of the Largest Law Firms in the St. Louis region. Learn more: smbtrials.com/swanson-martin… #StLouis #largestlawfirms #stlouisattorneys #smbteam #smbtrials
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SMB is proud to announce that its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 Illinois @SuperLawyers ® and Rising Stars lists. Please join us in congratulating our talented team! Learn more: smbtrials.com/swanson-martin… #superlawyers #risinglawyers #smbteam
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Today, we honor and celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his dedication to advancing peace, justice, and equality for all. Learn more about SMB's diversity initiatives: smbtrials.com/diversity/ #MLKDay2026 #MLKDay #mlkdayofservice
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As we enter the new year, Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP is excited to announce that Mark W. Kifarkis has been promoted to partner, effective January 1, 2026. Learn more: smbtrials.com/swanson-martin… #newpartner #newyear2026 #announcement #smbtrials
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Wishing you and your loved ones a happy and healthy holiday season and all the best in 2026! We'd also like to thank all of our valued clients, partners, and colleagues for a wonderful year. Happy Holidays from our family to yours! #happyholidays2025 #holidayseason
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SMB was proud to sponsor @LawArts’ 53rd Annual Benefit Luncheon. Our team was honored to be there in support of an organization that does so much for Chicago’s creative community. Learn more: smbtrials.com/swanson-martin… #LCA #benefitluncheon #artscommunity #medialaw
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SMB Partner Jeffrey Becker was recently interviewed for a Chicago Sun-Times feature titled “Grammy-winning Chicagoans: AI Won’t Usurp Our Souls.” Learn more: smbtrials.com/becker-quoted-… #AI #artistrights #musicindustry #AIandMusic #CreativeProtection #technologylaw
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SMB attorneys Richard Keating, Nathaniel Widell & Mary Carlson obtained a defense verdict on behalf of their client, a radiologist, after a one-week trial in the Circuit Court of Cook County, IL. Learn more: smbtrials.com/swanson-martin… #trialvictory #defenseverdict #civiltrial
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We are proud to share that our own Jessica L. Acuna competed in the IRONMAN World Championship 70.3 on 11/8, in Marbella, Spain. Adding to the excitement, Jessica raced alongside her wife, making the experience even more special. Congrats, Jessica! #ironman703 #athleteduo
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SMB attorney Katherine Kettering will present “Introduction to Healthcare Litigation” for @ChicagoBarAssoc Health Law Section in a virtual program on 11/20. Learn more: smbtrials.com/kettering-to-p… #smb #HealthcareLitigation #HealthLaw #virtualprogram #medmalattorney
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SMB is proud to announce that attorneys Amanda Alasauskas & Michelle Wahl have been selected to serve as Mentors for the 2025-26 GRAMMY U Mentorship Program, presented by Amazon Music. smbtrials.com/alasauskas-and… #smb #SMBTeam #mentorship #musicindustry #RecordingAcademy
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SMB attorney Katherine Kettering is proud to once again serve as an advisor for the YMCA Youth & Government delegation from the Chicago Academy for the Arts. Learn more: smbtrials.com/kettering-serv… #smbteam #youth #government #ymca #CAA #leadership #youngleaders #regionals
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SMB is proud to sponsor Lawyers for the Creative Arts’ 53rd Annual Benefit Luncheon at the Palmer House on 12/11/25. The event will feature fashion industry honorees and benefit LCA’s efforts to assist Chicago artists. To learn more, visit: smbtrials.com/swanson-martin… #LCA #SMB
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