Atty. Allan C. Bell

Atty. Allan C. Bell

Allan C. Bell is Chair of the Trusts and Estates Practice Group.

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Profile Summary

About Allan C. Bell at a glance

Allan C. Bell is a trusts and tax attorney based in Newark, New Jersey, practicing at Sills Cummis & Gross PC. Admitted to practice in New Jersey, New Jersey. Educated at New York University (LL.M. (Taxation)) and Columbia University (J.D.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026), and Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates (Newark) (2013). Serands clients in Newark, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Allan C. Bell is Chair of the Trusts and Estates Practice Group
  • Mr. Bell practices primarily in tax planning for individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations, estates and trusts
  • He brings his innovative, in-depth tax planning experience as well as the ability to analyze, explain and implement sophisticated techniques to his clients
  • His insight into the government’s interpretations and views on issues allows him to provide efficient and thorough services and work product without the necessity of “reinventing the wheel” for each new matter

Practice Areas Explained

Allan C. Bell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Allan C. Bell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Newark are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Allan C. Bell

Where is Allan C. Bell's law office located?
Allan C. Bell's law practice is located in Newark, New Jersey. The firm is Sills Cummis & Gross PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Allan C. Bell handle?
Allan C. Bell focuses on trusts, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
Where did Allan C. Bell go to law school?
Allan C. Bell earned their education at (LL.M. (Taxation)); (J.D.); (B.A.).
How can I contact Allan C. Bell for a consultation?
You can contact Allan C. Bell directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Allan C. Bell received?
Allan C. Bell's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law; Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates; Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates (Newark).

Practice Areas

Education

LL.M. (Taxation)
New York University
- In Progress
J.D.
Columbia University
- In Progress
B.A.
University of Pennsylvania
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates (Newark)
- 2013

Bar Admissions

New Jersey, New Jersey

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