Biography
Gary Pinter is a partner at Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP and joined the firm in April 2017. He has experience in defending clients in asbestos-related product liability and premises liability actions, as well as experience in defending clients in a broad range of other litigation, including toxic tort, personal injury, property damage, premises liability, intentional tort and consumer protection statutory matters.
Prior to his legal education and subsequent career, Gary enlisted in the U.S. Army and served as a Cavalry Scout from 2000 until his honorable discharge as a noncommissioned officer in 2004. His military service included being awarded the George S. Patton Award upon completion of his One Station Unit Training, being named the Distinguished Honor Graduate from the Army’s Primary Leadership Development Course, and combat operations in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003.
Practices
Asbestos Litigation
Toxic Tort Litigation
Product Liability
General Trial Practice
Construction
Environmental Law
Memberships & Affiliations
- Defense Research Institute
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Madison County Bar Association
- St. Clair County Bar Association
Awards
- Named 2024 "Lawyer of the Year" by The Best Lawyers in America® for Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, St. Louis
- Selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers of America in 2021-2024
- Named to Law Bulletin Publishing Company's 2015 and 2016 list of Illinois Emerging Lawyers. Only two percent of Illinois lawyers under the age of 40 or who have been licensed to practice for 10 years or less earn this distinction.
- Named one of "40 Under Forty" attorneys to watch in Illinois by the Law Bulletin Publishing Company in 2015. This honor recognizes exceptional lawyering skills, significant contributions to the legal profession and substantial involvement in local community.
- Named to Law Bulletin Publishing Company's list of Illinois Leading Lawyers from 2017 to present. Less than five percent of all lawyers licensed to practiced law in Illinois receive the distinction of being a Leading Lawyer.
Publications
- “Criminal Discovery and the Costs of Reproduction: A Burden Taxpayers Should Not Have to Bear,” Northern Illinois University Law Review, 2006
Presentations
- “Recent Developments in Premises Liability,” Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen’s 29th Annual Claims Seminar, Bloomington, Illinois, 2014
- “Navigating an Asbestos Case in Madison County,” Harris Martin’s Midwest Asbestos Litigation Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, 2015
News
October 18, 2023
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Partners Sponsor American Heart Association's Counsel for a Cause
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Partners John P. Arranz, Ross W. Bartolotta, Steven E. Danekas, Michael W. Drumke, P. Stephen Fardy, George F. Fitzpatrick, Jr., McRay Judge, Timothy G. Nickels, John J. O'Sullivan, David F. Pardys, Gary C. Pinter, T. Allon Renfro, Kristine C. Reveille, Christopher T. Sheean, Robert W. Stephens and Marcie J. Vantine are proud sponsors of the American Heart Association’s (AHA) 8th Annual Chicago Counsel for a Cause event on October 19.
Chicago, Lisle, Libertyville, St. Louis, Madison County, August 17, 2023
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named to 2024 Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch Lists
Fifty-five Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys were named to the 2024 Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™ lists.
August 18, 2022
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named to 2023 Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch Lists
Thirty-nine Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys were named to the 2023 Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™ lists.
Chicago, September 3, 2021
Lothson Named to Law Bulletin Media's 40 Under Forty List
According to Lothson's profile, ""Andy has natural instincts beyond his years and is an exceptionally bright and creative attorney."
Chicago, Lisle, Libertyville, St. Louis, Madison County, Indiana, August 19, 2021
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named to 2022 Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch Lists
Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review.
Chicago, Lisle, Libertyville, Madison County, January 11, 2021
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named Leading Lawyers, Emerging Lawyers for 2021
Those designated Leading Lawyers were recommended by their peers to be among the top lawyers in Illinois.
Chicago, October 5, 2020
Ferrill Named to Law Bulletin Media's 40 Under 40
According to Ferrill's profile, "She will do whatever it takes, leave no stone unturned, until she can get her clients the right result."
Chicago, Lisle, St. Louis, Madison County, August 20, 2020
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named to 2021 Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch Lists
Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review.
Chicago, Lisle, Libertyville, Madison County, February 3, 2020
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named Leading Lawyers, Emerging Lawyers for 2020
Those designated Leading Lawyers were recommended by their peers to be among the top lawyers in Illinois.
Chicago, September 25, 2019
Clyder Named to Law Bulletin Media's "40 Under Forty" List
According to Clyder's profile, he "has a superior command of the technical issues that often determine outcomes in product liability cases."
Chicago, January 16, 2019
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named Leading Lawyers, Emerging Lawyers for 2019
Those designated Leading Lawyers were recommend by their peers to be among the top lawyers in Illinois.
Chicago, June 11, 2018
Haddox Named to Law Bulletin Media's "40 Under Forty" List
Haddox was recognized for his work in Contract Disputes, Construction Litigation and Product Liability matters.
Chicago, Lisle, Libertyville, Madison County, January 23, 2018
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named Leading Lawyers, Emerging Lawyers for 2018
Those designated Leading Lawyers were recommend by their peers to be among the top lawyers in Illinois.
Chicago, November 8, 2017
McCaskey Named to Law Bulletin's "40 Under Forty" List
According to "40 Under Forty," to be named to the list, honorees must have intelligence, passion, success in the office, a desire to help the community, and a willingness to work hard.
Chicago, St. Louis, Madison County, June 6, 2017
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Grows St. Louis, Madison County Offices With Lateral Additions
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP welcomes four lateral attorneys to add more strength and expertise in the firm’s Toxic Tort Litigation, Asbestos Litigation and Product Liability.
