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James Alfred Bell IV
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Biography
Mr. Bell graduated cum laude from the Georgetown University Law Center in 1997, where he served as a Project Editor for the Georgetown Law Journal. Upon graduation, Mr. Bell joined Dechert, Price & Rhoads LLP where he focused primarily on civil litigation matters. At Dechert, Mr. Bell represented clients at all stages of litigation in complex commercial and products liability matters. In 2001, Mr. Bell joined Pelino & Lentz, P.C., where he litigated a wide variety of cases with an emphasis on employment, civil rights and commercial matters. In 2003, Mr. Bell established the Law Offices of James Bell, where he litigated employment, civil rights, commercial and personal injury matters. In 2004, Mr. Bell formed Bell & Bell LLP with Jennifer Bell, who had previously served as a judicial clerk for The Honorable Dolores K. Sloviter of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, an associate at Morgan Lewis & Bockius, and Counsel, Labor and Employment at Wyeth Pharmaceuticals. Since its founding in 2004, Bell & Bell LLP has focused primarily on employment litigation matters.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 350-500 per hour
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New Jersey for 21 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 27 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Bell & Bell LLP
1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd. Suite 1020, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
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James Alfred Bell IV's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | June 1, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Excellent Attorney!
Mr. Bell is a great lawyer - He is diligent and thorough in his work, and has a great memory. A+ Attorney!
Posted by anonymous | March 3, 2014
Responsive and Sharp
Bell and Bell took care of all the messy "communication" with my former employer. It was really comforting to know that someone was in my court and that I was in fact going to pull through this. I am extremely grateful for everything Jim did for me at a time when I was extremely vulnerable. I've reco...
Posted by Khadijah | February 18, 2014
The best law firm ever
Mr Bell and his firm are the best. I wouldn't go anywhere else. I have recommended him to many friends. He is great, he worked very hard in both of my cases to get the best possible results. I couldn't have been happier with the results. I wouldn't use any other firm ever. The people that work with ...
James Alfred Bell IV's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Bell is one of the top Employment lawyers in the Philadelphia region. He is extremely intelligent and he is able to negotiate from every angle of the table. He is dedicated to getting the best results for his clients."
"I have defended a number of cases that Jim has filed. I find Jim to be reasonable while being a strong advocate for his client."
"Jim Bell is an outstanding advocate. He stands by his clients and is a strong, persuasive attorney in court."
"I have worked with Jim for years and he is a top rate employment attorney for both Plaintiffs and Defendants."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
Irina Rabovetsky
Employment and labor lawyer
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Criminal defense lawyer
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Employment and labor lawyer
David Berney
Civil rights lawyer
Leonard Biddison
DUI and DWI lawyer
Ashley Shapiro
Criminal defense lawyer
Christopher Culleton
Medical malpractice lawyer
Wendi Barish
Civil rights lawyer
Sidney Gold
Discrimination lawyer
Jennifer Bell
Employment and labor lawyer
David Hackett
Employment and labor lawyer
Diane Danoff
Employment and labor lawyer
Jerome Hoffman
Employment and labor lawyer
Christopher Ezold
Employment and labor lawyer
Experience
Honors
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Partner, Bell & Bell LLP
2003 - 2004
Owner, Law Offices of James A. Bell IV
2001 - 2003
Associate, Pelino & Lentz, PC
1997 - 2001
Associate, Dechert Price & Rhoads
Sample of Legal Cases
Salesman vs. Radio Station Chain
Confidential Settlement prior even to filing an administrative charge.
Education
1997
Georgetown University Law Center
Speaking Engagements
2014
Winning Retaliation Claims in the Post-Nassar World
Retliation
2014
Winning Retaliation Claims in the Post-Nassar World
Retaliation
2011
Navigating the Rising Tide of Retaliation Claims
Retaliation
2011
Employment Law Institute
Pleading Standards in Employment Cases
2008
ADR in the Professional Liability Arena
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Publications
1996
Georgetown Law Journal
Georgetown Law Journal Criminal Procedure Project
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
What should I do about only receiving half my paycheck?
05 Oct 2017
Q&A
Can a position be eliminated while the person is away on disability?
28 Aug 2017
Q&A
Can 401k benefit be taken away by employer without employee consent
14 Aug 2017