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John is a native Oregonian, raised in a small town near the Columbia River. He loves the lifestyle and landscape that Oregon offers and is committed to the well-being of its communities.
John received his B.S. degree in Marriage, Family, Human Development from Brigham Young University. He received his J.D. from the University of Akron in Ohio. While there, he volunteered at the Akron Legal Aid assisting cilents in family disputes and estate planning. He was also a member of the Intellectual Property Law Review. During the summer months, he was law clerk at Martin, Nelson, Cook and Taylor, a Salt Lake City, Utah firm, assisting clients with family law disputes and personal injury claims.
After graduation, John clerked for a solo practioner in Lake Oswego, Oregon. He assisted clients with land disputes, family law disputes, criminal defense, and personal injury claims. From there, John became a member of Shlesinger and deVilleneuve Attorneys, PC as one of its bankruptcy attorneys. Shortly after he was hired, he was asked to manage the firm's entire bankruptcy department. He then moved to the firm's Eugene office where he was asked to join the firm's team of Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability attorneys.
In all of his assignments, John has gained valuable experience to effectively and professionally serve his clients. As the owner of John P. Bell Law Offices, PC, he is dedicated to his clients and their needs. He possesses the necessary knowledge and skill to represent and advise them.
John is a member of the Oregon State Bar and the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association. He is admitted to practice in the United States District Court of the District of Oregon and his practice areas include Workers Compensation, Social Security, Personal Injury, and Bankruptcy.
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1500 Valley River Drive, Ste 320, Eugene, OR, 97401
687 Court Street NE, Salem, OR, 97301
10121 SE Sunnyside Road, Clackamas, OR, 97015
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Posted by anonymous | September 10, 2015 | Car Accidents
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I had a free consultation with John regarding an auto accident I had been in a few months ago. He put me at ease in the very beginning of our meeting, and expressed general care and concern for myself and my family. He was very honest with me regarding my options with my particular case. He was ve...
Posted by Janica | September 09, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Wonderful Person!
I was injured at work a few years back, and was not getting anywhere with my employer. I was afraid that I was going to lose my job, so I contacted John. What a blessing that was! He was very compassionate about my situation, and was a wealth of knowledge. He put me at ease, and made me realize I...
"I have worked with Mr. Bell many times over the years. I have found him to be smart, timely and a person of real character and integrity. He is a fierce advocate for his work comp and social security clients."
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jan 27
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"I have known John since 2010 and have appreciated his counsel on a number of occasions when dealing with Social Security claims. He is passionate about what he does and works hard for his clients. I would happily send clients his way."
"I have gone to John many times with questions and problems. He has consistently been quick to respond, thoughtful, and accurate."
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2021
10 Best Workers Compensation Attorneys, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2021
10 Best Workers Compensation Law Firms, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2021
10 Best Personal Injury Law Firms, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2020
10 Best Workers Compensation Attorneys, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2020
10 Best Workers Compensation Law Firms, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2020
10 Best Personal Injury Law Firms, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2019
Top 10 Accident and Injury Attorney, Attorney.com
2018
Top 10 Attorney Award, National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys
2017
Top 10 Attorney Award, National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys
2016
Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2011 - Present
Attorney, Bell Law Offices, PC
2009 - 2011
Attorney, Shlesinger & De Villeneuve Attorneys
2008 - 2009
Law Clerk, Law Offices
2008 - 2008
Legal Intern, Akron Legal Aid
2006 - 2007
Legal Intern, Martin Nelson Cook and Taylor
2010 - Present
Oregon Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Oregon State BarMember
Prevailed
Prevailed
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
BS - Bachelor of Science
2016
Workers Compensation
2015
Workers Compensation
2013
Workers Compensation Settlements
2012
Workers Compensation
2011
Workers Compensation
2010
Workers Compensation
2010
Bankruptcy
2015
2013
2013
2012
2012
2012
2012
English
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