Bell, Harry F. Jr.

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Lawyer Overview

The founder of the firm, Harry F. Bell, Jr., received his B.S., cum laude, in Economics from West Virginia University in 1977, and is a 1980 graduate of the West Virginia University College of Law. After having worked as an Assistant Deputy Prosecutor in Kanawha County, West Virginia, Mr. Bell, a native of Charleston, joined the Charleston-based firm of Kay, Casto & Chaney, which later became Kay, Casto, Chaney, Love & Wise, in which he became a partner in 1987. While with Kay, Casto, Mr. Bell learned the civil litigation craft under the tutelage of John S. Haight, Esquire, a legendary West Virginia litigator. Mr. Bell left Kay, Casto in 1992 to form his own civil litigation practice, with the goal of providing personal and high-quality legal services to his clients in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible, which included the incorporation of the most advanced technology available into his newly-formed law firm. A prominent, well-known West Virginia litigator in his own right, concentrating his practice in the representation of both businesses and individuals, prosecuting and defending civil actions with equal skill and fervor, Mr. Bell is also a trained and experienced mediator whose services are in demand throughout West Virginia. Mr. Bell is a member of the Defense Research Institute, the Association of Trial Lawyers of American and West Virginia, and an active supporter of West Virginia University.

Representative Clients

• American Family Insurance Group
• AEGIS Insurance
• AIG-Aviation
• Audi
• DaimlerChrysler Corporation
• Global Aero/AAU
• Lloyd's of London
• Loss Management Service/AVEMCO
• Mack Trucks Inc.
• Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc.
• Mountaineer Gas Company
• Southern Aviation Insurance Underwriters
• Volkswagon of America
• Volvo Trucks

West Practice Categories

Alternative Dispute Resolution, Insurance Law, Personal Injury -- Defense, Wrongful Death -- Defense, Personal Injury -- Plaintiff, Wrongful Death -- Plaintiff, Products Liability Law, Aviation

Bar Admissions

• West Virginia, 1980
• U.S. District Court Southern District of West Virginia, 1980
• U.S. District Court Northern District of West Virginia, 1981
• U.S. Federal Courts, 1980
• U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit, 1982

Professional Associations and Memberships

• West Virginia State Bar, Past Chair and Vice Chairman, Lawyers (Professional Liability Insurance Committee)
• Defense Research Institute (Member)
• West Virginia Alumni Association, Kanawha Valley Chapter, 1985 - 1987 (Past President)
• Charleston Civic Center Board, 1989 - 1992 (Past Chairman)
• West Virginia University Alumni Association, KV Chapter (Past President)
• Fireman's Civil Service Committee, 1989 - 1992 (Past Chairman)
• Association of Trial Lawyers of America (Member)
• West Virginia Association of Trial Lawyers (Member)

Honors and Awards

• Vice President, Marlyn E. Lugar Moot Trial Association, 1980 - 1982

Classes and Seminars

• Instructor, Civil Litigation, Marshall University, 1982 - 1986
• Instructor, Mediation Training, West Virginia State Bar, 1992
• Instructor, Mediation Seminar, Charleston Chamber of Commerce, 1993
• Speaker, Automotive Warranty & Product Liability Law

Past Employment Positions

• Kay, Casto, Chaney & Associates, Partner, 1986 - 1993
• Kay, Casto, Chaney, Love & Wise, Associate, 1981 - 1985
• Prosecuting Attorney's Office, Kanawha County, West Virginia, Assistant Deputy Prosecutor, 1980 - 1981

Education

• West Virginia University College of Law, Morgantown, West Virginia, 1980
  J.D.
• West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, 1977
  B.S.
  Honors: cum laude
  Major: Economics

Fraternities/Sororities

• Beta Gamma Sigma
• Phi Delta Phi

Ancillary Businesses

• Lobbying for West Virginia Association of Insurance Companies
• Lobbying for Alliance of American Insurers
• Mediator for West Virginia State Bar
• Mediator for U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia
• Mediator for U.S. District Court, Western District West Virginia

References

• Huntington Banks, West Virginia

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Address

30 Capitol Street



P.O. Box 1723
Charleston, WV 25301

Phones

(866) 912-3007
(304) 932-4225

Faxes

(304) 345-1715

Emails

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Websites

http://www.belllaw.com
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