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Richard C. Bell

Richard C. Bell

Fighting for seriously injured people for over 33 years
  • Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Asbestos & Mesothelioma ...
  • New Jersey, New York
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Richard C. Bell has been practicing law in New York City since 1982. In 1986, he opened his own practice focused on personal injury and medical malpractice, and he has maintained that practice since that time. He represents clients in cases resulting from negligence, including auto accidents, construction accidents, medical malpractice, and more. Mr. Bell handles all aspects of his cases, from the initial investigation through settlement or trial verdict. He is motivated by a true sense of concern for his clients and a desire to get them the compensation they deserve while seeing that those responsible are brought to justice. Though he is a tough trial attorney, he treats his clients with respect and compassion because he understands the personal tumult they are experiencing.

He has handled a number of high profile cases that were featured on THE DONAHUE SHOW, WINS RADIO, WMCA RADIO, and in NEW YORK TIMES, DAILY NEWS, NEW YORK POST, THE STATEN ISLAND ADVANCE, JET MAGAZINE,NEW YORK LAW JOURNAL, THE NEW YORK JURY VERDICT REPORTER and the ATLA LAW REPORTER.

Mr. Bell is not only dedicated to the good of his clients, he is also committed to serving the community as a whole. To this end, he has done extensive pro bono work, including representing the estate of a 9/11 victim before the Federal September 11th Victim Compensation Fund through the Trial Lawyers Care organization. He has also been recognized by the New York Firefighter’s Burn Center Foundation for pro bono work. Mr. Bell is passionate about voting rights and has served as a member of the New York Democratic Lawyers Council – Minority Voting Rights Committee. He has also served as a pro bono attorney for a number of years, representing individual voters on Election Day in New Jersey applying for court orders to overturn decisions by election poll officials which rescinded their right to vote. He also advised voters at polling places in Cleveland, Ohio and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania about their voting righ

Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Asbestos & Mesothelioma
Nursing Home Abuse
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New Jersey
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New York
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Owner
Law Offices of Richard C. Bell
- Current
Education
Rutgers School of Law-Newark
J.D. (1981) | Law
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Duke University
B.A. (1978) | History
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Awards
Top Rated
Super Lawyers
Rated
Lead Counsel
Top Trial Lawyers
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Professional Associations
New York State Bar Association
Member
Current
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New York County Lawyers’ Association
Member
Current
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State Bar of New York  # 1818822
Member
Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
“Tort Liability of U.S. Tour Opreators/Tour Planners For Injuries Sustained by Travelers Overseas: A U.S. Case Law Overview”
International Bar Association, Negligence and Damages Committee newsletter
“A Plaintiff’s Perspective on Product Liability ‘Reform’ in the Untied States”
International Bar Association publication
Websites & Blogs
Website
Firm Website
Blog
New York Personal Injury Blog
Contact & Map
Queens Office
163-10 Northern Boulevard #308
Flushing, NY 11358
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Toll-Free: (877) 225-5529
Telephone: (718) 225-5529
Main Office
545 Eighth Avenue
8th Floor
New York City, NY 10058
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Telephone: (212) 714-0988