Biography
Ian Fallon is an associate at the firm’s Chicago office. He represents regional and national organizations in various types of commercial and transportation litigation matters. Ian has experience working to obtain favorable outcomes with individuals and businesses through all stages of litigation, including written and oral discovery, arbitration, trial, appeal, and other alternative dispute resolution.
Ian began his practice representing plaintiffs in personal injury matters involving personal injury and wrongful death across the country, gaining experience in numerous state and federal courts. Prior to joining Swanson, Martin, & Bell, LLP, Ian successfully defended individuals accused of negligence in general liability matters at a prominent national Am Law 100 civil litigation defense firm.
When he’s not at work, Ian enjoys reading, golfing, yoga and cycling. Ian volunteers with Chicago Volunteer Legal Services, where he represents individuals in removal proceedings and petitions for individuals seeking residency, citizenship, and other temporary and permanent immigration status. He also volunteers with various nonprofit, civic, and community organizations in Rogers Park, where he resides.
Practices
General Trial Practice
Commercial Litigation and Business Disputes
Intellectual Property Litigation and Transactional Services
Mediation Practice
Insurance
Product Liability
Memberships & Affiliations
- Chicago Bar Association
- Illinois State Bar Association
Awards
- Selected for inclusion in Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2023 & 2024 in Personal Injury & Civil Rights Litigation
- Selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers Ones to Watch in America, 2023 & 2024 in Personal Injury Litigation
- Recipient of Leonard Weinglass American Association for Justice Defense of Civil Liberties Award, July 2021
News
January 31, 2024
Rogers and Fallon Secure Defense Verdict in High-Stakes Medical Malpractice Case
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys William J. Rogers and Ian P. Fallon secured a defense verdict at trial on behalf of their client, an orthopedic surgeon and his medical group, in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois.
January 30, 2024
Fallon Represents DACA Recipient in American Immigration Lawyers Association Pro Bono Case
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Associate Ian P. Fallon successfully argued in bond court on behalf of his pro bono client, a former DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) recipient currently in removal proceedings.
December 14, 2023
Swanson, Martin & Bell Supports the Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois Holiday Event
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP proudly supported the Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois' (HLAI) Holiday Party on December 1 in Chicago.
Chicago, September 13, 2023
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Welcomes Two Lateral Associates
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP welcomes two lateral associates to its Chicago office.
