Atty. Todd Bell

Atty. Todd Bell

Todd is a highly skilled litigator and trial lawyer with wide-ranging courtroom experience spanning all levels of Court in British Columbia. Todd settles as many files through agreements or mediation as possible, but in the event of an impasse he litigates the matter to a resolution.

18 Years Experience 18 year
Call (604) 684-9151

Profile Summary

About Todd Bell at a glance

Todd Bell is a family law and adr attorney, practicing at Farris LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in British Columbia, Law Society of British Columbia (2008). Educated at University of British Columbia (J.D., 2007). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Mediation (2026).

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Todd is a highly skilled litigator and trial lawyer with wide-ranging courtroom experience spanning all levels of Court in British Columbia
  • Todd settles as many files through agreements or mediation as possible, but in the event of an impasse he litigates the matter to a resolution
  • Todd’s practice areas include the division of high net-worth assets including complex corporate structures, trusts, foreign property, and pensions
  • He practices in all manner of parenting and custody litigation including relocation and Hague Convention matters, adoption litigation and emergency protection from family violence
  • Todd has been the successful counsel on multiple seminal family law judgments
  • Todd received his LLB in 2007 and was called to the bar in 2008
  • Todd has served as adjunct faculty at the Allard School of Law at UBC, was Co-Chair of the CBA Family Law Subsection after several years on the executive, has been a member of the Editorial Board of the Family Law Practice Manual (CLEBC) since 2012, has joined the Editorial Board of for the Family Law Sourcebook (CLEBC) commencing in 2022, chairs conferences or presents legal papers on family law issues several times every year for organizations such as CLEBC, TLABC, LSS, CBA (Okanagan) and the Access Pro Bono Court of Appeal program
  • In his personal life Todd is an enthusiastic canoeist, having done hundreds of kilometers in each Ontario, the Yukon, British Columbia and northern Saskatchewan
  • He lives in Vancouver with his spouse, son, and two terribly behaved Labrador Retrievers

Practice Areas Explained

Todd Bell's Areas of Practice

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

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Mediation & Arbitration

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Todd Bell

What practice areas does Todd Bell handle?
Todd Bell focuses on family law, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
How long has Todd Bell practiced law?
Todd Bell has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Todd Bell go to law school?
Todd Bell earned their education at (J.D., 2007).
How can I contact Todd Bell for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Todd Bell received?
Todd Bell's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Family Law; Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Mediation.

Education

J.D.
University of British Columbia
- 2007

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Family Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Mediation
- 2026

Bar Admissions

British Columbia, Law Society of British Columbia
Admitted: 2008

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