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Vincent Swiney, a founding partner at Swiney & Bellenger, is an experienced attorney whose practice focuses on workers’ compensation, personal injury, and Social Security Disability cases. While working to obtain his J.D. from Cumberland School of Law of Samford University, Mr. Swiney served on the Trial Advocacy Board, won the Judge James O. Haley Federal Court Competition, and was named to The Order of Barristers. His passion for the field only grew after graduation. He has since joined countless legal associations and has been recognized by Super Lawyers® Magazine, Birmingham Magazine, and Martindale-Hubbell® for his outstanding legal work.

Tom Tozer has more than 20 years of experience representing plaintiffs and defendants in court, helping people sell and purchase homes, drafting wills and trusts, and providing businesses with legal and litigation consulting, as well as commercial real estate acquisitions and other matters.  He has more than 20 years' experience practicing law in the Chicago area. Tom is also a Court Certified Mediator with the Cook County Circuit Court, Law Division and Chancery Division, the Will County Circuit Court, and is a founding member of the Association of Attorney Mediators, Illinois Chapter.  He was a partner at Kirkland & Ellis from 1991 until 2009.  See the “Areas of Practice” page for additional information.

In addition to practicing in the field of entertainment law, I am a musician myself.  Along with my wife and law partner Paige Davidson, I play the guitar in a working dance rock band.. I also author The Intellectual Property Registration and Enforcement Blog, which you can access at .

I have practiced law for over 25 years, beginning as Corporate Counsel for Playboy Enterprises, Inc. and then in private practice as of October 1993.

I focus on representing clients in accident cases, workers’ compensation claims, civil rights claims, and the occasional family law matter.  My office is located in Southern Cook County, and my practice centers on Cook County and the Northern District of Illinois, although I do work in DuPage, Kane, and other counties as required. I handle both large and small cases and I give the “big firm experience” with “small town care.”. In 2001, I graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Biology from the University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana. Following my undergraduate studies, I attended the DePaul College of Law in Chicago, Illinois graduating in 2004. I took the July 2004 bar examination for Illinois, passed, and was sworn in as an attorney in October of the same year. I am a member of the trial bar of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.  I have been appointed to the bar or by way of pro hac vice in numerous United States District Courts in Midwestern states.. After spending my first five years in practice learning from mentors at firms specializing in Plaintiff’s and Defendant’s cases, I opened The Gill Law Firm in 2009. My practice has been dedicated to the representation of accident victims, workers’ compensation claims, and civil rights claims, as well as some family law matters.. For the years of 2014 and 2015, I worked in the law firm of Hoey & Farina, PC as a litigating attorney while continuing to represent my clients in their claims. Hoey & Farina is a nationally recognized firm in the field of Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) claims on behalf of injured railroad workers.  (FELA claims are the sole avenue for recovery for railroad workers who have sustained injury due to railroad negligence).  In the start of 2016, having learned a new skill set and broadened my horizons, I resumed working for myself and re-opened The Gill Law Firm.. I have tried dozens of cases to jury verdict and through bench trials. I have handled all aspects of litigation, appeals, and motion practice on cases involving automobile accidents, workers’ compensation actions, third-party liability pertaining to work accidents, civil rights violations, prison conditions cases, and premises liability actions. I have settled over 95% of my cases favorably through negotiations and pretrial conferences. I am an aggressive trial attorney, yet I make sure that I remain humble and agreeable to all clients, other attorneys, and judges.. A professional recipe of being balanced and vigilant achieves the best results for my clients. My work ethic, preparation, and demeanor most often result in claims agents or Defendants settling my cases without the risk and expense of trial. My longest trial involved testimony and argument extending in excess of three weeks.. I make a point to be the most accessible attorney that I can be for my clients. Every client has access to my personal cell phone number. I do my very best to return calls promptly. It is my plan to keep my firm small and tightly managed so that I can provide you and your case with the attention you deserve.. I never charge for an initial consultation.  If I cannot help you in the area of law that you need, I can most likely refer you to the right person to assist you in your legal needs. Feel free to call or contact me if you wish to discuss your case or concerns.

I am a member of the Alabama Bar Association and the Birmingham Bar Assocation as well as a volunteer for the Birmingham Volunteer Lawyers Program.  As a teenage mother, I put myself through Samford University and Birmingham School of Law working in the restaurant industry. I work with all types of people in a time of crisis, and my goal is to stand by their side and be their voice.  I understand that any legal issue can be stressful and expensive for my clients.  I treat my clients with respect and empathy, and I love what I do.

G. Daniel (Danny) Evans is a Martindale Hubbell AV-rated attorney with more than 30 years of experience practicing law.  A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Mr. Evans obtained his Bachelor of Science from the University of Alabama and his Juris Doctorate from the Cumberland School of Law in 1975, where he was the Executive Editor of the Law Review and a member of the regional championship Moot Court team.  Following law school, he served as Assistant Attorney General for the State of Alabama.  Mr. Evans began private practice in Birmingham in 1978, and in 1992, formed The Evans Law Firm P.C. to continue his civil litigation practice and serve clients from all walks of life.. A member of the Executive Committee for the Alabama Association for Justice, Mr. Evans has tried numerous cases in state and federal trial courts and appellate courts throughout Alabama, and has an impressive track record of success in other states.  Mr. Evans has presented numerous oral arguments to the Alabama Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the 5th and 11th Circuit, and before the United States Supreme Court.  For more information, please see the verdicts and settlements page.. The Evans Law Firm regularly handles complex litigation matters, including class actions, professional negligence, medical malpractice, consumer actions, insurance fraud, business litigation, and personal injury claims. Recognizing the powerful impact technology can have, the firm regularly utilizes cutting edge computer applications in both case preparation and visual presentation at trial and mediation. In the hands of an experienced litigator, this has allowed this firm to consistently present complex arguments in clear and persuasive terms. We consider our legacy to be our successful results - and their benefits to our clients.

Attorney Nicole M. Scott practices family law in the Chicagoland area. Nicole focuses on providing her clients with results through zealous advocacy and passionate representation. Nicole prides herself on offering her clients practical expectations while understanding their needs and desired goals. As a child who was the center of a strenuous custody battle, Nicole understands the need for stability and security within the familial transition process. She also understands the need to have a transparent listening ear and empathetic heart during difficult times, and as such, is willing to be that person for her clients. Nicole uses her personal experiences as the foundation upon which she practices law.. Nicole has dedicated her career to family law. Her experience is inclusive of a clerkship in the Domestic Relations Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County with the Honorable Judge Lionel J. Baptiste, a clerkship with the Department of Children and Family Services, a law clerk position at a national family law firm and an associate position at a boutique firm. With over five years of family law experience, Nicole is able to provide her clients with realistic advice on how to achieve their overall objectives.

Alan K. Bellenger is a founding partner at Swiney & Bellenger whose diverse practice includes Social Security Disability, personal injury, workers’ compensation, estate planning, and general legal business counseling. Attorney Bellenger is a member of the Alabama State Bar, the Alabama Association for Justice, and the Birmingham Bar Association. He is passionate about helping the injured residents of Alabama seek justice and obtain the compensation they deserve.