Atty. William E. Bell

Atty. William E. Bell

William E. Bell is a lawyer practicing maritime litigation, fraud/special investigation, pip disputes and 4 other areas of law.

New York New York 46 Years Experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About William E. Bell at a glance

William E. Bell is a personal injury, construction, litigation, consumer, and maritime attorney based in New York, New York. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in New York (1980), U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York (1980), U.S. District Court Southern District of New York (1980), and U.S. Supreme Court (1996). Educated at Fordham Law School (J.D., 1979) and Union Theological Seminary (M.A. Denison, 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William E. Bell is a lawyer practicing maritime litigation, fraud/special investigation, pip disputes and 4 other areas of law
  • William E. received a M.A. degree from Union Theological Seminary in 1974, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • William E. practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

William E. Bell's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

William E. Bell is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →

Construction Law

William E. Bell is one of 36,357 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in New York →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

William E. Bell is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New York →

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

William E. Bell is one of 45,538 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in New York →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

William E. Bell is one of 10,607 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in New York →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William E. Bell

Where is William E. Bell's law office located?
William E. Bell's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William E. Bell handle?
William E. Bell focuses on personal injury, construction, litigation, consumer, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has William E. Bell practiced law?
William E. Bell has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did William E. Bell go to law school?
William E. Bell earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (M.A. Denison, 1974).
How can I contact William E. Bell for a consultation?
You can contact William E. 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 William E. Bell received?
William E. Bell's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Fordham Law School
- 1979
M.A. Denison
Union Theological Seminary
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court Western District of New York
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court Northern District of New York
Admitted: 2001

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