J. Edward Bell III
About J. Edward Bell III
J. Edward Bell III is a lawyer based in Georgetown, SC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2011. J. Edward Bell III is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Georgetown, South Carolina
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Bell Legal Group
Education: The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., graduated 1979
Location: Georgetown, SC
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