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Banker Lopez Gassler P.A.Share Holder
Jeffrey M. Bell
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Jeffrey M. Bell

4.4
1 review

1200 South Pine Island Road, Suite 170, Plantation, FL 33324

Appellate Law / Appellate, Coverage and Law, Insurance Defense / Bad Faith Avoidance Litigation, Insurance Defense / Insurance Coverage and 7 more

About Jeffrey M. Bell

Jeffrey Bell is an experienced trial lawyer who has tried numerous cases before state and federal juries and judges. His practice focuses on products liability and toxic tort defense, complex commercial litigation, professional liability, insurance defense, premises liability, construction defects, insurance coverage and bad faith.

Mr. Bell retired from Banker Lopez Gassler in May 2024. Please direct your inquiries to Doug Melamed (dmelamed@bankerlopez.com).

Representative Experience

• Banker Lopez Gassler P.A., Ft. Lauderdale, FL

• Shareholder, April 2013 to May 2024

• Bell & Melamed, LLC, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

• Founding/Managing Partner, 2004 to 2013

• Ritter Chusid Bivona Cohen, Boca Raton, FL

• Partner, 1998 to 2004

• Herzfeld & Ruben, Miami, FL

• Partner, 1993 to 1998

• Casanova & Bell, Miami, FL

• Partner, 1992 to 1993

• Sherman Waldman Bell & Ritter, Boca Raton, FL

• Partner, 1989 to 1992

• Taylor Brion Buker & Greene, Miami, FL

• Partner, 1982 to 1989

 

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Jeffrey M. Bell got this award in 2021

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Services

Areas of Law

  • Products Liability
  • Other 9
    • Appellate Law / Appellate, Coverage and Law
    • Insurance Defense / Bad Faith Avoidance Litigation
    • Insurance Defense / Insurance Coverage
    • Construction / Construction Litigation
    • Litigation / Automobile Negligence
    • Products Liability / Toxic Tort
    • Litigation / Commercial Litigation
    • Litigation / Premises Liability
    • Litigation / Professional Liability and Malpractice

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1983, Florida
    U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
    U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
    U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
    Memberships

    Professional Affiliations

    •American Bar Association
    •Federal Bar Association
    •The Florida Bar
    •Defense Research Institute
    •Broward County Bar Association

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Nova Southeastern University
    Class of 1983
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Colgate University
    Class of 1977
    B.A.
    Political Science
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1955

Contact Jeffrey M. Bell

Share Holder at Banker Lopez Gassler P.A.
4.4
1 review

1200 South Pine Island Road, Suite 170Plantation, FL 33324U.S.A.

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Fax: (954) 489-2332
Office Hours:
  • Monday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Attorneys FAQs

  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Jeffrey M. Bell is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida and United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, Jeffrey M. Bell has a 4.4 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Jeffrey M. Bell attended Nova Southeastern University.
  • Does this attorney maintain a presence in more than one law firm?
    Jeffrey M. Bell is affiliated with Bell & Melamed, LLC and Banker Lopez Gassler P.A.

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