Atty. William John Rogers

Atty. William John Rogers

William John Rogers is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation and business disputes, general trial practice, medical negligence and healthcare and 2 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Fairfield University in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years.

Chicago Chicago 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About William John Rogers at a glance

William John Rogers is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, product liability, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1975) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar (1975). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1975) and Fairfield University (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William John Rogers is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation and business disputes, general trial practice, medical negligence and healthcare and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Fairfield University in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • William practices at Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William John Rogers's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William John Rogers handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

William John Rogers is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

William John Rogers is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Product Liability

William John Rogers is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

William John Rogers is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

William John Rogers is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William John Rogers

Where is William John Rogers's law office located?
William John Rogers's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William John Rogers handle?
William John Rogers focuses on personal injury, business, product liability, litigation, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William John Rogers practiced law?
William John Rogers has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did William John Rogers go to law school?
William John Rogers earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact William John Rogers for a consultation?
You can contact William John Rogers directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William John Rogers received?
William John Rogers's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Northwestern University School of Law
- 1975
B.A.
Fairfield University
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1975

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