Bell Legal Group prides itself on being a trial driven law firm! With offices in North Carolina, South Carolina and Puerto Rico we are able to handle complex litigation cases in those states and cases nationwide.

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Our trial lawyers bring a unique and sophisticated integration of science and cutting-edge trial advocacy skills to support our clients.  Our in-house engineering team tackles issues from accident recreation, product failure and more, to help enhance our litigation strategies.  Our litigation team is bolstered by seasoned medical professionals able to provide unique insight into treatment methodologies and alternatives.  With a number of our litigation partners coming to our firm from the defense world, we bring a different perspective to cases allowing us to see issues before they arise so we can adequately address them.  Finally, our lawyers are award winning advocates, our founder J. Edward Bell, III is a member of The Inner Circle of Advocates, an invitation-only group of experienced trial lawyers in the United States..

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J. Edward Bell III

Founder and Senior Partner

South Carolina attorney Ed Bell founded Bell Legal Group more than 40 years ago. With offices in Georgetown, SC, and Raleigh, NC, he focuses his practice on a variety of cases that range from medical malpractice, personal injury, automobile safety and defects, product liability, environmental law, police misconduct, and prison abuse.

J.Edward Bell III

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Georgetown, SC Office

219 Ridge St.
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 438-7480

Raleigh, NC Office

751 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 300
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 277-9299