About Jalila

Practice Areas

It's not about what I do, it's about what You Need as a client. When they ask what I do, I ask "What's Your Trouble?" and we go from there...

20 years

30%

Child Custody 15%

Dealing with young parents and parental alienation situations.

20 years | 8 cases

15%

Criminal Defense 15%

Felony and misdemeanor defense, criminal investigations and plea bargains.

20 years | 7 cases

15%

Entertainment 15%

Represents and counsels clients with understanding real and intellectual property rights, music licensing, the fine and visual arts, the performing arts, literature, civil rights and related areas.

20 years

15%

Communications and Media 10%

Assists and counsels clients with regard with business development, management, contract drafting and negotiation, aesthetics, marketing, performance and artistry.

20 years

10%

General Practice 10%

Clients include arts-focused businesses, dancers, choreographers, composers, writers, publishers, actors, singers, visual artists, designers, directors, managers, promoters and non-profit organizations.

10%

Civil Rights 5%

Fair Labor Standards Act; Title VII, the Americans With Disabilities Act (“ADA”), 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000e et seq., and 42 U.S.C. § 1981 and 42 U.S.C. § 1983.

4 cases

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 19 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2006

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

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Location

Law Offices of Jalila A. Bell

11 Broadway Ste 715, New York, NY, 10004-1371

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Jalila A. Bell's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jason | June 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Department of Education Teacher

I first consulted Ms. Jalila Bell seeking legal advice in reference to a dispute I had with a contractor. Based off that advice, I hired Ms. Bell to help me resolve the issue, using the most efficient means possible. In reference to her service, Ms. Bell was attentive, knowledgeable and transparent... as the case progressed. Her calm but assertive confidence also provided me with the support I needed in heightened moments, when handling exchanges with the contractor. The case was resolved in the form of a settlement to prevent further escalation; reviewing the details and her advice, it was the best possible outcome. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with Ms. Jalila A. Bell’s handling of that dispute, I will definitely use her services again and I will continue to recommend her expert legal service to any one in need.

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Posted by Exodus | June 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Jurisprudence and Compassion

I have worked with Ms.Bell in both personal and professional ways she by far set the barre of what a COMPETENT LEGAL COUNSEL LOOKS LIKE!

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Imke Ratschko

Family lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating: 6.8 (Good)

Honors

2018

Lawyers of Distinction - Civil Litigation, Lawyers of Distinction

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Work Experience

2006 - Present

General Practice, Jalila A. Bell, Esq.

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Education

2003

Golden Gate University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

Mills College

BA - Bachelor of Arts - Dance and Government

1994

Ruth Asawa School of the Arts

Dance

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