Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP | 5,731 followers on LinkedIn. Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP was founded in 1992 by a group of trial lawyers who left a large Chicago firm to better serve the needs of their clients. The firm is dedicated to resolving contested matters—by trial, if necessary. Jury trial experience is the hallmark of Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP, a nationally recognized litigation firm.