James S. Bell, PC - Dallas, TX
James S. Bell, PC is an elite Dallas litigation boutique founded in 2015, renowned for obtaining historic multi-billion dollar jury verdicts and providing top-tier trial advocacy in complex business litigation, healthcare fraud defense, white-collar crimes, and high-stakes family law.
Elite Trial Litigation and Defense Advocacy in Dallas, Texas
When high-stakes legal crises threaten corporate solvency, professional licenses, or substantial personal wealth, exceptional courtroom power is required. James S. Bell, PC delivers relentless trial advocacy backed by a proven record of extraordinary results. Founded in 2015 by seasoned trial lawyer James Samuel Bell, an honors graduate of SMU Dedman School of Law licensed in Texas, California, and New York, the firm serves clients across the nation from its headquarters on Cole Avenue in Dallas. In 2017, James Bell served as lead trial counsel in a historic breach of fiduciary duty lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase, securing an astounding jury verdict exceeding six billion dollars-the largest verdict in the United States that year and the ninth-largest in American history.
High-Stakes Business Litigation and Contract Disputes
The practice handles intricate commercial conflicts where reputations and corporate futures hang in the balance. As accomplished business litigation lawyers and contract lawyers, the firm deploys trial-ready legal strike teams to resolve matters including:
- Breach of fiduciary duty, corporate shareholder oppression, and partnership breakups
- Complex commercial contract disputes, business fraud, and deceptive trade practices
- Securities litigation, investor deception, and commercial real estate breaches
- Anti-SLAPP motions and commercial tort defense in state and federal courts
- Trade secret theft, non-compete agreements, and corporate governance controversies
Whether through tactical out-of-court negotiations or aggressive courtroom trials, business leaders hire a lawyer like James Bell to protect commercial assets, resolve deadlock, and neutralize corporate threats.
Federal Healthcare Fraud and White-Collar Defense
Federal law enforcement agencies and multi-agency task forces aggressively pursue healthcare providers, corporate executives, and business entities. Operating as formidable criminal defense lawyers, the firm defends physicians, pharmacy owners, toxicology laboratory operators, and healthcare entrepreneurs against severe federal scrutiny. The defense team handles False Claims Act allegations, Anti-Kickback Statute violations, Stark Law matters, Medicare and Medicaid overbilling investigations, and DEA prescriber audits, intervening early to seek declination of prosecution or dismissal of charges.
High-Asset Divorce and Complex Family Law Matters
Family law issues involving substantial estates, privately held businesses, and professional practices require sophisticated financial analysis and courtroom grit. As skilled divorce lawyers and child custody lawyers, the firm resolves complex marital disputes, high-net-worth property characterization, business goodwill valuations, and contested custody arrangements, ensuring parental rights and hard-earned assets remain protected throughout the dissolution process.
National Acclaim and Strategic Legal Consultations
James Bell has been recognized as a Super Lawyer, named National Litigator of the Week by The National Law Journal, and featured extensively in Bloomberg, Forbes, and Texas Lawyer. When individuals and corporate entities need an attorney urgently to manage a critical trial or federal investigation, find an attorney at James S. Bell, PC. Contact the Cole Avenue office in Dallas today to schedule a confidential free consultation.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the highly walkable and trendy Uptown district of Dallas, situated just a few blocks from the West Village and the historic Quadrangle.
Building Location
The office is housed in a unique, 2-story historic Uptown office building built in 1920. It features classic wooden flooring, high ceilings, private balconies, and retains a charming historic feel while standing alongside Dallas' modern commercial properties. A Starbucks is located nearby.
Parking Details
The private property offers around 8 to 10 on-site surface parking spaces behind the building. Additional public surface parking lots and garages are available nearby.
Public Transit
Served by McKinney Avenue Transit Authority Route M-Line Trolley (Uptown); nearest stop is at Cole & Allen.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the building from the main front entrance on Cole Ave. Walk up the interior stairs to the second floor to access Suite 1000.