George F. Fitzpatrick, Jr.

Biography

George Fitzpatrick is a founding partner of Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP, served as the firm’s Managing Partner from 2000-2005, and served on the firm’s Executive Committee for 20 years.

George represents national and international corporations in various types of product liability, toxic tort and asbestos litigation matters throughout the United States. He has served as National Coordinating Counsel for numerous corporate clients in recurring tort litigation.

In addition to his tort-related practice, George has tried hundreds of real estate-related cases and various other commercial and business disputes. He has also represented pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors in commercial and tort litigation.

Prior to his legal career, he spent four years as Legislative Assistant and Federal Projects Coordinator for United States Congressman Adam Benjamin, Jr., 1st District of Indiana. George also served on the Executive Board of Trustees of Jane Addams Hull House Association. He currently serves on the Executive Board of Christ the King Jesuit College Prep in Chicago.

Practices

Product Liability
Toxic Tort Litigation
Asbestos Litigation
Real Estate Litigation and Transactional Services
Commercial Litigation and Business Disputes

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Chicago Bar Association
  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • Defense Research Institute
  • National Forum for Environmental and Toxic Tort Issues

Awards

  • Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers of America®
    • Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, 2024
    • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, 2021-2023
  • Selected for inclusion in Illinois Super Lawyers
  • Leading Lawyer since September 2007-present
  • Martindale-Hubbell AV Peer Review Rated since 2008

Presentations

  • NCC Panel Participant, DALS Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2015
  • Presenter, “If I Could Do It, So Can You-Tips for Building a Career,” Purdue University “LA Influentials” Series, West Lafayette, Indiana, 2011
  • Presenter, “Asbestos Litigation Update / Trends “Trials and Tribulations,” National Forum for Environmental and Toxic Tort Issues, Chicago, Illinois, 2010
  • Presenter, “Asbestos Litigation Update / Trends: Trials & Tribulations,” HB Litigation’s Asbestos Insurance Litigation Conference, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2010
  • Presenter, Forum for Environmental and Toxic Tort Claims, Chicago, Illinois, 2007
  • Presenter, “Whose Duty Is It? The Potential Liability of Equipment Manufacturers for Post-Sale Application of Asbestos-Containing Insulation and Other Products Not Supplied or Specified By Equipment Manufacturers,” DRI Asbestos Medicine Seminar, San Diego, California, 2007

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.

January 23, 2023
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Supports 15th Annual King of Hearts Gala
Partner George F. Fitzpatrick, Jr., his wife Mary Fitzpatrick and Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP are proud sponsors of the 15th Annual King of Hearts Gala, benefitting Christ the King Jesuit College Prep.

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, 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, 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, January 23, 2020
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Supports King of Hearts Gala
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP is a corporate partner of Christ the King, a Catholic Jesuit secondary school in Chicago's Austin neighborhood using the Cristo Rey model to serve young men and women.

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, 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, April 12, 2017
Seminar with WBAI Focuses on Creating Successful Law Firm Business Developers
Prominent in-house counsel and law firm attorneys served as panelists.

Chicago, March 6, 2017
SMB and Women's Bar Association of Illinois Partner Again for Women's Business Development CLE
“How to Get the Business” continues the conversation started at our sold-out 2015 gathering, bringing in more experienced Business Givers and Business Getters for a two-part panel discussion.

Chicago, May 5, 2016
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named to Leading Lawyers, Emerging Lawyers List
Thirty-six Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys were named Leading Lawyers or Emerging Lawyers.

Chicago, January 3, 2013
Illinois Super Lawyers Recognizes 39 Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP announces that 39 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2013 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.

Chicago, January 3, 2012
Illinois Super Lawyers Recognizes 34 Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP announces that 23 of its attorneys were recognized as Illinois Super Lawyers, while 11 others were recognized as Rising Stars.

Chicago, February 4, 2011
Fitzpatrick Gives Purdue Students Tips for Building a Career
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Partner George F. Fitzpatrick, Jr. spoke to Purdue University College of Liberal Arts students about his legal career as part of the college’s “LA Influentials” lecture/discussion course.

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