When a Great Defense is Your Best Offense.

Skilled attorneys ready to address your litigation, corporate and commercial needs.
Our lawyers have the same philosophy as Bill and I have ... and that’s to make sure our client gets justice.”
JOHN W. BELL
Johnson & Bell

Firm Facts

90+ attorneys icon.
13 service areas icon.
9 Industry sectors icon.
Best Lawyers tier one ranked firm icon.
Serving the Midwest but we've tried cases coast to coast.
90+ attorneys icon.
13 service areas icon.
9 Industry sectors icon.
Best Lawyers tier one ranked firm icon.
Serving the Midwest but we've tried cases coast to coast.

Meet Our Professionals

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Monica Burkoth

Shareholder
+1 312-984-3421

Claire K. Axelrood

Associate
+1 312-984-0228

Victor J. Pioli

Shareholder
+1 312-984-0276

William V. Johnson (1940-2022)

Shareholder / Vice Chairman
+1 312-984-0218

Scott A. Mueller

Shareholder
+1 219-472-7511

Lynn M. Reid

Shareholder
+1 312-984-0326

John W. Bell

Retired
+1 312-984-0241

Ava L. Caffarini

Shareholder
+1 312-984-0256

Valandis Vrakas

Shareholder
+1 312-984-0223

Joseph R. Marconi

Shareholder / Chairman
+1 312-984-0211

Evan T. Ostrega

Associate
+1 312-984-0218

Daniel M. Yukich

Shareholder
+1 312-984-6654

Michael J. Bolde

Associate
+1 219-472-7620

Katie E. Gorrie

Shareholder
+1 312-984-0257

Lisa M. McElroy

Associate
+1 312-984-3422

Heather E. Shea

Shareholder
+1 312-984-0216

John A. Childers

Shareholder / Vice President
+1 312-984-0262

William A. Geiser

Shareholder
+1 312-984-0220
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What We Do

Since 1975, Johnson & Bell has addressed our clients’ most complex and challenging litigation needs. Today, we continue to deliver value by executing our clients’ business and legal objectives — via trial, mediation, or commercial transaction.

Trial Outcomes

OUR OFFICES

Johnson & Bell handles litigation matters for clients throughout the Midwest, while our transactional practice is national in scope.

CONTACT US
I tell the young lawyers in our business that there’s no future in losing. You’ve got to immerse yourself in every case.”
JOHN W. BELL
Johnson & Bell

Careers at Johnson & Bell

If you like to try cases, Johnson & Bell would be a great place to practice. Our dynamic, fast-paced and collegial environment might be the right fit for you!

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Johnson & Bell

33 West Monroe Street
Suite 2700
Chicago, Illinois
60603-5404
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