Bell Legal Group

Today is Legal Assistance Day and we’re celebrating our dedicated team! Your compassion, hard work, and unwavering commitment make a lasting impact on our clients every day. Thank you for all that you do!

Bell Legal Group is committed to trial-driven advocacy with offices in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Puerto Rico, handling complex litigation nationwide. Our team includes medical professionals and former defense attorneys, giving us a strategic edge in identifying and addressing potential issues early on. Interested in co-counsel opportunities or partnerships? Explore our Practice Areas to see how we can support you and your clients: https://bit.ly/3DCZ95d

With a career spanning more than 30 years, our founder, Ed Bell, has distinguished himself as a top litigation attorney at local, state, and national levels and has tried more than 300 major cases throughout the United States. Watch to see what Ed believes are the keys to success in the courtroom!

South Carolina residents should understand the dangers of the proposed tort reform bill, Bill S.244, which threatens to weaken liability laws and devastate small businesses and families. If passed, the bill could negatively affect victims of government corruption, injured workers, disaster victims, patients harmed by medical negligence, homeowners with defective construction, and shield insurance companies and corporations from responsibility. The bill’s supporters claim these changes will lower insurance rates, but others warn that it will allow insurers to deny claims more easily and prolong legal battles. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3DijJYu

In honor of International Day of Women Judges, we honor Carolyn Matthews, Bell Legal Group Attorney whose groundbreaking career has inspired many women in law. Carolyn was the first female Staff Attorney at the South Carolina Supreme Court and served as Counsel to the South Carolina House of Representative before being elected a statewide Administrative Law Judge for 16 years.

We are grateful for the dedication, hard work, and passion that each of our employees brings to the team every day. Thank you for all that you do! We’re proud to have such a talented and committed team. #NationalEmployeeAppreciationDay

Our very own Auguste Fout argued her first motions hearing in federal court in Spartanburg, SC in front of the Honorable Donald C. Coggins, Jr. Congratulations on this exciting milestone!

Over the past weeks, the Senate has discussed S.244, a “Tort Reform” bill that was written to dramatically weaken South Carolina liability laws. What does this mean for South Carolina residents? ?? Skyrocketing insurance premiums could hit individuals and businesses of all sizes. ?? Difficulty holding insurance companies accountable—impacting victims of medical negligence, government corruption, and defective construction. ?? Juries could divide fault among more parties—meaning defendants would be held responsible for only their percentage of the total damages, potentially leaving the victim without a full recovery. The South Carolina House and Senate reconvene at noon on March 4th. We are closely monitoring the progress of this bill and will keep you updated as it moves forward. It is important that we continue to stay engaged on this issue, as it could have significant implications for our practice and the rights of South Carolinians.

March is Women’s History Month, and we proudly spotlight Bell Legal Group Attorney Carolyn Matthews, a true pioneer in South Carolina’s legal and legislative history. From 1982-1984, Carolyn (pictured in the photo’s bottom row) served as Counsel to the South Carolina House Judiciary Committee, overseeing hundreds of bills, managing five subcommittees, and supervising 15 staff members. Her impressive career includes roles as staff attorney at the South Carolina Supreme Court, law clerk to Justice George T. Gregory Jr., and Assistant Attorney General. Carolyn's background is impressive as she has served in the Judicial, Legislative, and Executive branches of state government!

We are honored to have such a talented team that consistently upholds the standards of excellence, integrity, and compassion in every case we handle. Together, we’ve earned recognition through numerous prestigious awards in the legal field for our commitment to making a difference.