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| | Address | | 30 Capitol Street, P.O. Box 1723 | | Charleston, West Virginia 25301 | | (Kanawha Co.) | | | |
| | Contact Information | | Phone: 304-345-1700 | | Facsimile: 304-345-1715 | | Visit Our Website | | http://www.belllaw.com | | | | Send Us Email |  |
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(Main Office)
| Bell & Bands, P.L.L.C. practices in the following areas of law:
General Civil Trial Practice in all State and Federal Courts, Insurance Defense, Personal Injury, Subrogation, Medical Malpractice, Products Liability, Heavy Equipment and Machinery, Aviation and Automotive Law, Toxic Torts, Government Relations, Commercial Litigation, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect, Employment Law and Mediation, Arbitration, Car Accidents, Truck Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Coal Mining Accidents, Timber Accidents, Defective Drugs, Defective Medical Devices, Novartis Zelnorm, Avandia, Gadolinium, Nursing Home Litigation, Wrongful Death, Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination, Securities Fraud, OSHA Violations, Discrimination, Americans With Disabilities Act. | Firm Profile:
Mr. Bell began the firm which bears his name with the express focus of providing thorough and high-quality, yet cost-effective representation on behalf of the firm's clients. He has developed an extensive litigation practice over the years. Mr. Bands joined the firm shortly after it's formation and became a partner January 2, 2000. The firm is pleased to represent such prestigious and high profile clients as DaimlerChrysler Corporation, Mack Trucks, Allegheny Power Company and Mountaineer Gas Company, in addition to numerous insurance carriers such as Safeco Insurance Company, Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, CNA and Associated Aviation Underwriters.The firm has taken advantage of the most up-to-date computer technology available and experienced staff to insure its clients receive the best possible attention to their needs throughout the state of West Virginia. | | Firm Size: 4 | Representative Clients:
DaimlerChrysler Corporation; Mack Trucks, Inc.; Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc.; Airgas, Inc.; Mountaineer Gas Co.; Allegheny Power Company; American Family Ins. Co.; Republic Claims Service Co.; Liberty Mutual Insurance Company; Safeco Insurance Company; Assurant Group; Lloyds of London; Loss Management Services; CNA Insurance; C.C. Lewis Heirs, Ltd; Alliance of American Insurers; Associated Aviation Underwriters; AEGIS Insurance Group; Mountain States Airgas; Southern Aviation Insurance Underwriters; Somerset Aviation, Inc.; Indiana Mills & Manufacturing, Inc.; American Bankers Insurance; GRE Insurance Group; State Farm Insurance; McNeilus Manufacturing; General Star Management Company; West Virginia National Auto Insurance Company, Inc.; Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee; GAB Business Services, Inc.; Church Mutual Insurance Company; TIG Insurance Company; Auto Owner's Insurance Company; West Virginia Fire & Casualty Company; Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company; Danka Business Systems; Celina Insurance Group; CGU Insurance; Mark III Industries, Inc. | References:
Huntington Bankshares, WV Inc.; National Bank of Commerce. | Office Hours:
Monday: 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
Tuesday: 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
Wednesday: 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
Thursday: 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
Friday: 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
| | Harry F. Bell, Jr. (Member) born Charleston, West Virginia, November 17, 1954; admitted to bar, 1980, West Virginia. Education: West Virginia University (B.S. in Economics, cum laude, 1977; J.D., 1980). Beta Gamma Sigma. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Kanawha County, 1980-1982. Chairman, Charleston Civic Center and Auditorium Board, 1989-1992. Member: Kanawha County, West Virginia (Vice-Chairman, Lawyers Professional Liability Insurance Committee, 1985-1987) and American Bar Associations; West Virginia State Bar; Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia, Inc.; Defense Research Institute. Practice Areas: Products Liability Law; Insurance Defense Law; Aviation Defense; Automotive Warranty; Lemon Law; Civil Litigation; Toxic Torts; Government Relations; Personal Injury; Medical Malpractice; Aviation Litigation; Computer and Software Litigation; Professional Liability. Email: Harry F. Bell, Jr. | | William L. Bands (Member) born New York, New York, December 23, 1962; admitted to bar, 1992, West Virginia and U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia; 1996, U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia; 2000, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit. Education: Marshall University (B.A., cum laude, 1986); University of Cincinnati (J.D., 1992). Omicron Delta Kappa. Gamma Beta Phi. Sigma Tau Alpha. Delta Theta Phi. Member: Kanawha County and American Bar Associations; West Virginia State Bar; Defense Research Institute. Practice Areas: Insurance Defense and Coverage; Automotive Law; Automotive Warranty Law; Lemon Law; Government Relations; Legislative Practice; Premises Liability. Email: William L. Bands | | Ftemkos (Tim) Yianne (Partner) born Charleston, West Virginia, February 9, 1975; admitted to bar, 2000, West Virginia; 2001, U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia. Education: West Virginia University (B.S., cum laude, 1997; J.D., 2000). Member: West Virginia and American Bar Associations; West Virginia State Bar. Languages: Greek. Practice Areas: Insurance Defense; Personal Injury; Toxic Tort Class Actions. Email: Ftemkos (Tim) Yianne | | ASSOCIATES | | Andrew L. Paternostro (Associate) born Williamsport, Pennsylvania, January 30, 1965; admitted to bar, 1990, West Virginia and U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia; 1999, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit. Education: Kenyon College (A.B., cum laude, 1987); University of Pittsburgh (J.D., cum laude, 1990). Member, Journal of Law and Commerce, 1990. Member: West Virginia State Bar; American Bar Association. Practice Areas: Litigation. | | Erin C. Winter (Associate) born St. Albans, West Virginia, October 8, 1979; admitted to bar, 2004, West Virginia and U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia. Education: Boston University (B.S., summa cum laude, 2001); University of Georgia, Athens (J.D., cum laude, 2004). Member: West Virginia Bar Association. Practice Areas: Nursing Home Litigation. Email: Erin C. Winter | | OF COUNSEL | | Arthur J. Chmiel (Of Counsel) born Detroit, Michigan, December 13, 1942; admitted to bar, 1971, Michigan; 1983, Ohio; 1992, West Virginia; 2002, Pennsylvania; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Michigan; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio; U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia; U.S. Court of Appeals, 3rd Circuit; Federal Bankruptcy Court of New York. Education: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (B.A., 1967); Michigan State University College of Law (J.D., 1971). Assistant City Attorney, City of Highland Park, Michigan, 1971-1973. Member: American Arbitration Association (1992-1995); National Mediation Conciliation Service (1992-1995). General Counsel: Allegheny Connecting Railway Co. (1985-1993); Monongahela Fonne Railway Co. (1985-1993); Mountanier Gas Co. (2000-2005). Member: State Bar of Michigan; West Virginia Bar Association. [Michigan National Guard (1968-1974) Sgt.]. Practice Areas: Labor and Employment; Public Utility; Commercial Business. Email: Arthur J. Chmiel |
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