Bell Legal Group prides itself on being a trial driven law firm! With offices in North Carolina, South Carolina and Puerto Rico we are able to handle complex litigation cases in those states and cases nationwide.

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Our trial lawyers bring a unique and sophisticated integration of science and cutting-edge trial advocacy skills to support our clients.  Our in-house engineering team tackles issues from accident recreation, product failure and more, to help enhance our litigation strategies.  Our litigation team is bolstered by seasoned medical professionals able to provide unique insight into treatment methodologies and alternatives.  With a number of our litigation partners coming to our firm from the defense world, we bring a different perspective to cases allowing us to see issues before they arise so we can adequately address them.  Finally, our lawyers are award winning advocates, our founder J. Edward Bell, III is a member of The Inner Circle of Advocates, an invitation-only group of experienced trial lawyers in the United States..

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Understanding Toxic Tort Cases

Toxic tort cases arise when an entity’s negligent actions or inaction contaminates the air, soil, or water, resulting in exposure-related…

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Ambulance on the site of a car accident.
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Trucking Company Safety Obligations

When a trucking company fails its safety obligations and continues non-compliant and negligent operations, it puts other drivers on the…

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American Institute of Trial Lawyers - top 40 under 40 - 2025
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Which Hair Relaxers Can Cause Cancer?

Studies show that using hair relaxers made with formaldehyde, parabens, and phthalate chemicals are linked to higher rates of developing…

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The Tort Reform Debate in SC

Photo courtesy of Mark Adams, SCETV Following weeks of debate in the South Carolina legislature, the Senate returned on March…

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Understanding Product Liability Laws

Product liability laws safeguard individuals harmed by defective products, allowing them to sue companies who produce, sell, design, or manufacture…

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Chemical Hair Relaxer Lawsuit FAQs

If you have questions about the lawsuits against manufacturers of hair relaxer products, you’re in the right place. Cosmetic brands…

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How AFFF Changed Firehouse Culture

Steven started at the firehouse at 18 and has embraced the culture wholeheartedly, even after AFFF toxins and contaminated firefighter…

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FAQs About Camp Lejeune Lawsuits

Many military members reach out to us with questions about Camp Lejeune claims and lawsuits. Read on to get answers…

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Negative Effects of Using Hair Relaxers

The dangers of cancer-causing relaxers weren’t fully revealed until recently because manufacturers concealed this information from the public, despite its…

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Are Hair Relaxer Ingredients Dangerous?

Hair relaxer ingredients are now associated with uterine, endometrial, and ovarian cancer, proving that they are dangerous and put women’s…

J. Edward Bell III

Founder and Senior Partner

South Carolina attorney Ed Bell founded Bell Legal Group more than 40 years ago. With offices in Georgetown, SC, and Raleigh, NC, he focuses his practice on a variety of cases such as medical malpractice, personal injury, automobile safety and defects, product liability, environmental law, police misconduct, and prison abuse.

J.Edward Bell III

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Georgetown, SC Office

219 Ridge St.
Georgetown, SC 29440
(843) 438-7480

Raleigh, NC Office

751 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 300
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 277-9299