Marcie J. Vantine

Biography Marcie concentrates her practice on injury defense litigation, with an emphasis in toxic tort, product liability, premises liability, and medical negligence and healthcare. She also has an extensive history in trucking and transportation litigation, which includes catastrophic and fatality claims, property damage, contract/lease disputes, cargo claims, and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Act compliance. She has handled complex issue and multi-party litigation at the state, federal and appellate level. Practices Product Liability Toxic Tort Litigation Asbestos Litigation Admiralty, Maritime and Transportation Medical Negligence and Healthcare Commercial Litigation and Business Disputes Insurance General Trial Practice Memberships & Affiliations Missouri Bar Association Illinois State Bar Association Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis Lawyers Association of St. Louis Women Lawyers Association of Greater St. Louis Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers Graduate of NuWay Truck School, 2010 Awards Selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America, 2021-2024 Selected for inclusion in Missouri & Kansas Rising Stars in 2011-2019 Law Firm Leader honoree and award recipient, Missouri Lawyers Media, 2018 News Chicago, Lisle, Libertyville, St. Louis, Madison County, Indiana, Kansas City, August 15, 2024 Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named to 2025 Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch Lists Fifty-six Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys were named to the 2025 Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® lists. In addition, Partners Michael W. Drumke and Gary C. Pinter were recognized as Lawyer of the Year in their respective practice areas. October 18, 2023 Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Partners Sponsor American Heart Associations 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. OSullivan, 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 Associations (AHA) 8th Annual Chicago Counsel for a Cause event on October 19. June 21, 2023 Keating, Hogan and Vantine to Speak in WTW Healthcare Risk Management Webinar Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP partners Richard J. Keating, Jr., Marcie J. Vantine, and Meg F. Hogan will speak at WTWs Healthcare Risk Management Foundations Series: Elements of an Effective Fleet Management Plan on June 22. 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. St. Louis, May 03, 2022 Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Sponsors The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louiss Annual Law Day Event Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP proudly sponsored The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louiss (BAMSL) annual Law Day and awards ceremony on May 2 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, St. Louis, April 14, 2021 Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Sponsors ACC St. Louis Litigation Seminar on Post-Pandemic Litigation The panel will offer thoughts on how litigators will see their workday change or return to pre-pandemic practices, as well as ways courts will be affected and what new challenges litigators may face. 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. St. Louis, October 15, 2018 Vantine Honored as Law Firm Leader at 2018 Up & Coming Awards Vantine was one of five Missouri lawyers named in the Law Firm Leader category, recognizing early-career professionals who hold important leadership positions in their firms. Chicago, January 15, 2015 Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Names New Partners Six associates were recently named partners, including one in St. Louis. Chicago, September 24, 2014 Chicago Daily Law Bulletin Highlights Merger with Kernell Law Firm Swanson, Martin & Bell now has nearly 120 attorneys in five offices, including offices in Chicago, Lisle and Libertyville. Chicago, September 23, 2014 Kernell Law Firm Attorneys Join Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP, SMB Opens St. Louis and Madison County Offices We believe our new St. Louis and Madison County offices will provide the same excellent service that clients have come to expect from Tom Kernell and his team, said Managing Partner Timothy G. Nickels.