On June 11th, 2021, Johnson & Bell Vice President, Sammi L. Renken, was installed as the new president of the Illinois Society of Healthcare Risk Management (ISHRM). Ms. Renken joined the firm in 2001, and serves on the Board of Directors, as well as the chair of the firm’s Women Initiative. She is an experienced   Continue Reading »

Recently, the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) announced the 26 exceptional member attorneys from across the country who have been selected to receive the prestigious 2021 “HNBA Top Lawyers Under 40” Award. The award honors lawyers who, along with their professional accomplishments, are committed to the Hispanic community and dedicated to improving the legal profession.   Continue Reading »

Congratulations to the Johnson & Bell attorneys designated as either Leading Lawyers or as Emerging Lawyers! 2021 Leading Lawyers William G. Beatty – Employee Benefits Law; Products Liability Defense Law John W. Bell – Medical Malpractice Defense Law; Personal Injury Defense Law; Products Liability Defense Law Mark D. Belongia – Arts, Entertainment & Sports Law;   Continue Reading »

Johnson & Bell Attorney, Jessica K. Velez, has been appointed as a Commissioner of the Hispanic National Bar Association’s 2019-2020 Latina Commission. The Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan, national membership organization that plays an integral role in the monitoring and advancement of substantive legal issues that impact Hispanic legal professionals and   Continue Reading »

In its recently released 2020 “Best Law Firms” rankings, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers gave Johnson & Bell, Ltd. a Tier 1 ranking as a top litigation defense law firm.  According to the two publications, firms included in the 2020 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive   Continue Reading »

Johnson & Bell Shareholder, Victor J. Pioli, and Associate, Ramses (RJ) Jalalpour, received an award for the Outstanding Defense Verdict in a Legal Malpractice Case at the 2019 Trial Lawyer Excellence Awards.  The Jury Verdict Reporter, a division of Law Bulletin Media, hosted its annual reception and awards program for Trial Lawyer Excellence on October   Continue Reading »

Congratulations to the Johnson & Bell attorneys designated as either Leading Lawyers or as Emerging Lawyers! 2019 Leading Lawyers William G. Beatty – Employee Benefits Law; Products Liability Defense Law John W. Bell – Medical Malpractice Defense Law; Personal Injury Defense Law; General Products Liability Defense Law Mark D. Belongia – Arts, Entertainment & Sports   Continue Reading »

Johnson & Bell Attorney, Alan M. Kus, was selected a Rising Star in 2019.  Mr. Kus was identified in the category, “Personal Injury Defense: Medical Malpractice.” He is a member of Johnson & Bell’s Health Care practice group and works in our Crown Point, Indiana office.  Mr. Kus has assisted with all aspects of litigation,   Continue Reading »

Congratulations to our attorneys recognized by Super Lawyers.  Nineteen attorneys were identified as Super Lawyers and seven attorneys were selected as Rising Stars in 2019! 2019 Super Lawyers William G. Beatty – Personal Injury Defense: General John W. Bell – Civil Litigation Defense Robert M. Burke – Civil Litigation Defense Joseph B. Carini, III –   Continue Reading »

Johnson & Bell’s Crown Point, Indiana office won the Indiana State Bar Association 2018 March Against Hunger competition in the small firm category. This year’s March Against Hunger food drive competition took place the month of March, and generated $29,143.70 in monetary donations. This is the 10th consecutive year that the State Bar has teamed up   Continue Reading »