Deborah H. Bell
About Deborah H. Bell
Deborah H. Bell is a lawyer based in Oxford, MS and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2008. Deborah H. Bell is recognized in the following practice area:
- Oxford, Mississippi
- Family Law
Current Firm: University of Mississippi School of Law
Education: University of Mississippi, J.D., graduated 1979
Location: Oxford, MS
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