New lateral partner, associate join Swanson, Martin & Bell LLP

CHICAGO - Nov. 10, 2017 - Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP welcomes a lateral partner and lateral associate to the firm.

Partner Patrick G. Cooke joins Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP's Chicago office. Mr. Cooke focuses his practice on commercial and business litigation, as well as appeals in federal and state courts around the country. Mr. Cooke received his J.D. in 1995 from the University of Notre Dame Law School and his B.A. in 1989 from the University of Notre Dame. He previously practiced at Emerson & Elder, P.C. in Chicago.

Associate Jordan C. Olejniczak joins the firm's Lisle, Illinois office. He focuses his practice on commercial and business litigation, creditors' rights and bankruptcy, environmental litigation, insurance, product liability, and general trial practice. Mr. Olejniczak received his J.D. magna cum laude in 2014 from Northern Illinois University College of Law and his B.S. in 2009 from Northern Illinois University. He was previously at The Collins Law Firm in Naperville, Illinois.

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Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP, a nationally recognized litigation firm in Chicago, is dedicated to resolving contested matters for our clients. Jury trial experience is the hallmark of the firm. Our attorneys have tried hundreds of cases to verdict in a variety of complex civil and commercial disputes. Many large corporations, prestigious institutions, business owners and individuals retain Swanson, Martin & Bell LLP in jurisdictions across the United States. Since its inception in 1992, the firm has grown to more than 130 attorneys in 24 practice areas with offices in Chicago, Lisle, Libertyville and Madison County, Illinois, St. Louis, Missouri, and Hammond, Indiana. Visit our website at www.smbtrials.com.