Lisa Ann Bell

professional Profile

Florida Bar Association – Licensed Attorney in Good Standing, 1996 to present

Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator,  2009 to present

 Professional Skills

 Licensed to practice before all Florida State Courts.  Skilled in all aspects of law office, case management, and the trial of Civil, Domestic Relations and Guardianship matters.  Proficient with Microsoft Office and in drafting legal documents including, pre-nuptial agreement, post-nuptial agreements, divorce pleadings, paternity pleadings, child support guidelines, contracts, estate planning documents, real estate documents, and a myriad of legal and trial pleadings.  My commitment to best practices within the judicial system is evidenced by my interest and pursuit of developing my collaborative and alternative dispute resolution skills alongside my trial skills.

MISSION STATEMENT

It is my goal to bring honor to the legal profession by employing skill, ethics and professionalism as I practice law here along Florida's Suncoast. 

 Professional Experience

 1997 – 2000                Staff Attorney, Manatee County Clerk of Circuit Court, Child Support           Enforcement

2000 – 2004                Associate, Conley, Cleary & Dorman

2004 – 2011                Associate, Hamrick, Perrey, Quinlan , Smith & Dorman

2011 – present            Sole Practitioner, LISA BELL, PA

Professional Memberships

 Florida Bar Association

            Member 1996 to present

Family Division, Elder Law Division, & Alternative Dispute Resolution Division

Manatee County Bar Association

            Board Member 2000-2002

Manatee County Chapter, Florida Association for Women Lawyers

            Secretary                     1997

            President                     2000

            Board                          2013 & 2017  

Family Court Professional Collaborative

            Member 2000 – present

Next Generation Divorce – Collaborative Practice Group

            Member 2014 – present

Education:

University of Toledo, College of Law, 1993- 1996

Bowling Green State University, 1988-1992