How Collaboration Between Firms Helps Us All

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Law firms are built on the idea of partnership, which is an arrangement where parties agree to cooperate in order to advance their mutual interests.  To be client-focused is to be able to provide clients with relationships plus knowledge in a wide variety of practice areas. This means working together is key. That is why attorneys may associate other attorneys.

Partnership can happen for a variety of reasons, for example when dockets are full, claims fall outside practice areas, or additional support is needed. Bell Legal Group’s Partnership Program allows us to partner with attorneys nationwide.

• Case Loads and Capacities

If a law firm has a full docket and can’t take on another case but an attorney sees value in your claim, they may seek a partnership with a lawyer at a trusted firm.

• Practice Areas

If you had a positive previous experience with an attorney, we understand why you’d want to seek their advisement for another claim. But lawyers aren’t typically experienced in every area of law. Seeing a family law attorney for your divorce makes sense, but that same counsel may not handle product liability claims. Attorney partnerships expand your access to a law firm with the required knowledge and experience needed for your case.

• Costs and Resources

Complex claims, such as trucking accidents or medical malpractice cases, require a law firm to invest in expert witnesses, investigators, or industry experts upfront. Some law firm partnerships happen when one does not possess the resources or internal teams to handle certain claims. When an attorney realizes a case may overextend their capacity, an associated law firm can step in to cover necessary costs to build the strongest case.

• Jurisdiction Limits

An attorney may associate your case with another law firm if he or she discovers the trial location is outside their jurisdiction. A lawyer can co-counsel with another law firm permitted to practice law in that area to see your case through.

What Attorney Partnerships Mean for Clients


Remember that an attorney seeking a partnership lawyer for your case isn’t a negative reflection of their capabilities or your claim’s merit. Simply put, some law firms’ capacities and practice areas are better suited to handle specific cases.

What Happens to My Original Lawyer?

Your original lawyer’s involvement in your case varies depending on their working relationship with the associated firm and the specifics of your lawsuit. Your original lawyer may trust oversight to the new law firm or work within a partnership program or co-counsel agreement—whichever arrangement is most beneficial for your case.

Why Did My Lawyer Choose Bell Legal Group?

Lawyers associate cases to attorneys they trust to handle the claim with the diligence and attention it deserves, and Bell Legal Group fits the bill for those reasons and more.

If you’ve been notified our law firm has partnered with your attorney, be assured we’re here to help! While you can certainly contact your original attorney to inquire about the change, we’ve gathered some facts to help you understand why your lawyer selected our team as a partner:

  • Your original attorney chose us to work with them or on their behalf, not in their stead, knowing our care, service, and commitment to our clients.
  • Our law firm employs and consults with medical personnel, researchers, and others to support your claim with facts and visual evidence.
  • Bell Legal Group’s practice areas encompass many legal arenas and our team handles cases nationwide.
  • We maintain attorney partnerships, which helps streamline case management so your claim’s momentum isn’t interrupted or lost.
  • We’re a trial-driven law firm that doesn’t shy away from doing whatever it takes to make what you’ve experienced right.

If your attorney and our team have joined forces don’t hesitate to reach out. We look forward to hearing your story and advocating for you.