Raleigh, NC: (919) 277-9299
There’s an art to practicing law.
And a science to finding the truth.
We do both. And have been for a long time now. Bell Legal Group is dedicated to helping people
get through some of the most complex, difficult life tragedies they will experience.
Ed Bell, only SC lawyer in the Top 100 lawyers in America, Inner Circle of Advocates
About Bell Legal Group
Since our founding in 1983, we have earned a national reputation as a go-to law firm. Our proven team is experienced and highly skilled – and we’ve earned a reputation for getting results where others could not. Unlike some law firms that try to handle cases spanning too many practice areas, we keep our focus on select areas of injury law to provide you with the most comprehensive, effective representation. We can help you with medical malpractice, auto defects, environmental law, police and jail misconduct, and fatal and catastrophic injury cases.
$28M
Estate of Huggins v. Eastern Healthcare Group
Wrongful death verdict obtained for family who lost their father due to medical neglect.
$10M
Medical Malpractice Case
Verdict obtained for a family who lost their mother due to a doctor’s failure to timely diagnosis kidney cancer.
$4M
Wrongful Death/Medical Malpractice Case
Settlement obtained for a family who lost their mother after hospital sent her home without proper diagnosis and treatment.
With decades of experience, the trial attorneys at Bell Legal Group have recovered significant settlements and verdicts on behalf of our injured clients.
What We Do
Medical Malpractice
Medical professionals have a responsibility to ensure their patients receive the best possible care and treatment.
Trucking Accident
Bell Legal Group can eliminate the uncertainty you may feel following a truck accident. Our team can handle the details while you focus on healing.
Catastrophic Injury
If you’ve suffered due to the negligence of another individual or entity, you could potentially have a personal injury case.
Auto Accident
Traumatic auto accidents cause catastrophic injuries and property damage that can change your physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Instead of fighting alone, ask Bell Legal Group to help.
Defective Products
The attorneys at Bell Legal Group are determined to help those injured by defective products and hold the companies responsible.
Toxic Tort
Bell Legal Group leverages scientific, medical, and technological resources to take on complex toxic tort cases. If you or a loved one has been exposed, we can advocate on your behalf.
THE SCIENCE LAW FIRM
Behind Every Complex Case Lies the Simple Truth
Beyond our seasoned legal team, Bell Legal Group has its very own Science & Research Lab dedicated to accurately recreating accidents or crime scenes.
Our attorneys have the skill and resources to handle the most complex cases – and we are not afraid to go to trial. We employ a team of trained engineers, researchers, private investigators, psychiatrists, neuropsychologists, nurses, doctors… essentially, anyone we need to find out what really happened.
When things go wrong, we get to the bottom of it.
Founder and Senior Partner
J. Edward Bell III
After 40+ years of practicing law in South Carolina, Ed Bell Legal Group is the firm that people—as well as other law firms—turn to solve complex cases. We’ve distinguished ourselves by adhering to two fundamental principles: 1) we are dedicated to uncovering the truth, and 2) we don’t stop fighting until we get there.
“We go to battle for our clients. Our goal is to find the truth. And our clients know that we won’t stop until we make things right.”
We don’t give up. we get it right.
When others can’t figure it out, we can.
As the Science Law Firm, we figure out what really happened. We analyze. We fight. We get it right. When tragedy strikes you or your family, it’s terrifying. You’re scared. You’re mad. You’re not sure where to turn. You need serious help. Someone with the proven track record and the ability to uncover the truth and find out what really happened.
Solving complex cases is the very foundation of our law firm.
Our South Carolina injury attorneys work hard to provide a high standard of legal services. Our staff dedicates time and energy to respond to the individual needs of each and every client. We represent clients who have suffered serious personal injuries all across South Carolina, including Myrtle Beach, Charleston, Florence, Sumter and Georgetown, and throughout the country.
Aaron Jophlin
Managing Partner
Aaron is a managing partner with Bell Legal Group, focusing on medical malpractice, wrongful death, criminal defense, nursing home neglect, and catastrophic injury.
Eric Flynn
Managing Partner
Eric is a managing partner with the Bell Legal Group, focusing primarily on mass tort and complex civil litigation.
Pat Telan
Senior Partner
Pat Telan is an enthusiastic and competitive attorney with 30 years of trial experience.
Randolph L. Lee
Senior Partner
Randy L. Lee, M.D., J.D., serves as an attorney and Chief Litigation Officer at Bell Legal Group, LLC.
Featured cases
Aqueous
Film-Forming Foam
Aqueous Film-Forming Foam, often referred to as AFFF, serves as a suppressant employed to combat flammable liquid fires, specifically Class B fires. This foam comprises profoundly hazardous substances. Prominent health organizations have highlighted potential connections between specific PFAS chemicals and cancer among firefighters. At Bell Legal Group, we are committed to holding manufacturers accountable for the damage inflicted by their products.
Featured cases
Toxic Hair Relaxers
Hair relaxer products from well-known cosmetic brands have recently been discovered to contain dangerous endocrine-disrupting chemicals. Consistent exposure to these harmful substances may lead to severe health concerns. If you’ve utilized such chemical hair relaxer products and subsequently experienced uterine cancer, endometrial cancer, or ovarian cancer, we urge you to get in touch with our office without delay.
Featured cases
South Carolina
Paraquat Attorneys
Bell Legal Group is holding manufacturers responsible for the harm caused by their products. Paraquat, also known as paraquat-dichloride, is a commercial strength herbicide used for weed and grass control. Research has identified that long-term exposure to paraquat, even at low levels, can increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease.
Featured cases
Camp Lejeune Water Contamination
From 1953 to 1987, individuals residing or laboring at U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, faced exposure to tainted water, resulting in fatalities, illnesses, and life-altering health issues. Even more troubling, high-ranking military officials were aware of these hazards and kept information about the issue hidden. The time has come for justice—for the courageous men and women who dedicated their service to our nation.
News, Articles & Resources
Explore updates, legal analysis, and practical guidance from our experienced attorneys.
When Is It Too Late To Hire a Truck Accident Lawyer?
If you don’t know when to hire a personal injury attorney after a trucking accident, the answer is ‘as soon…
The Impacts of Trucking Accident Injuries
Considering the large size and weight of semis, it should come as no surprise that truck accidents inherently carry a…
Do I Have a Product Liability Case?
Product-related injuries are not rare and, according to data from the National Safety Council, more than 15 million Americans received…
Awards & Accolades
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