Brigitte Schmidt Bell

Marilyn Longwell

Family lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with and opposite Brigitte many times over the years. Some things I always know for sure, no matter how differently we see the case, are that she will always act ethically and in her client's best interests, that she will try very hard to bring the case to a fair conclusion without going through a trial, and that she will do nothing which she thinks is not in the best interests of children. It is always a pleasure to work in a case with a lawyer who doesn't try to foment discord to make more money on the case. Marilyn Longwell"

Karen Covy

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Brigitte is an outstanding lawyer and one of the best mediators I've ever met. She was one of the first lawyers in the Chicago area to mediate divorces and one of the first to practice Collaborative Divorce. If you are looking to resolve your divorce outside of court, you can find no better lawyer to work with than Brigitte Bell."

Marcia Lipkin

Family lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known and worked with Brigitte for more than 25 years. She has broad and deep knowledge across many areas of family related issues. Brigitte is not only a very good lawyer but also a talented and creative mediator. She brings integrity and professionalism to every case. She is usually the first person I call when I have a question. Brigitte also gives back to the profession through teaching and organization participation."

Kathryn Somers

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brigitte is a pioneer in both mediation and Collaborative law. I have worked together with Brigitte on cases over many years and over the course of that time she has never failed to do her best to help her clients resolve their problems amicably while retaining their dignity and sanity. She is a highly skilled mediator and Collaborative divorce attorney. I would not hesitate to hire her as she is outstanding and she can help you navigate through dissolving your marriage successfully."

Annette Fernholz

Family lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Brigitte pioneered the process of resolving family conflicts in a more family-centric manner with mediation and collaborative law. Her efforts have literally changed how people divorce in Illinois. She is the consummate professional and a passionate and compassionate lawyer."