Department profile
Johnson & Bell Ltd.

Litigation: General Commercial

USA Guide 2026 : Illinois


Johnson & Bell Ltd.

About

Provided by Johnson & Bell Ltd.

Johnson & Bell is a litigation firm that successfully defends regional businesses, large corporations, and municipal and county governments in a wide range of disputes in state and federal courts or with administrative agencies. Our team of experienced litigators know how to analyze a suit and develop efficient strategies to achieve client goals, whether negotiating a fair settlement or prevailing at trial. We have successfully litigated cases involving a wide range of issues and fact patterns, including:

• Accident and workplace investigations

• Appellate litigation

• Class actions

• Contract disputes

• Consumer fraud claims

• Director and officer liability

• Employment litigation

• Healthcare malpractice and negligence

• Insurance coverage disputes

• Legal malpractice and professional negligence

• Municipal liability

• Personal injury defense

• Premises liability claims

• Product liability

We also have practice teams that focus on disputes related to the operation of Transportation, Construction, Retail, Hospitality, and Healthcare businesses, as well as Law Enforcement and Government. We know these industries and orient our people and solutions to support their special needs.

Clients (12)

  • ISBA Mutual Insurance
  • Chicago Cubs
  • Darden Restaurants
  • DoorDash
  • Archer Daniels Midland
  • Gallagher Bassett
  • Exelon
  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Medline Industries
  • Waste Management
  • Walmart
  • Walgreens

Industries (10)

  • Industrial & Manufacturing
  • Retail & Hospitality
  • Transportation & Logistics
  • Construction, Engineering & Development
  • Healthcare & Hospitals
  • Municipal & County Governments
  • Professional & Business Services
  • Insurance
  • Education
  • Entertainment & Sports

Chambers Review

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Litigation: General Commercial - Illinois

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Johnson & Bell advises clients across a broad spectrum of litigation, corporate and commercial matters, partnering closely with them to help achieve their business goals. The firm is experienced in handling cases in both state and federal courts nationwide.

Notable practitioners

Joseph Carini is a key contact.

Members

Provided by Johnson & Bell Ltd.

  • Stephen Ellenbecker

  • Joseph Carini III

    Head of Department

  • Garrett Boehm

  • Christopher Carlos

  • Robert Comfort

  • Gregory Conforti

  • Timothy Couture

  • David Cyr

  • David Fanning

  • Glenn Fencl

  • Brian Gainer

  • William Geiser

  • H. Patrick Morris

    Head of Department

  • Valandis Vrakas

  • Matthew Johnson

  • Sammi Renken

  • Stacey Cischke

  • Susan Hannigan

  • Gregory Schiller

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