Joseph J. Bell Jr.
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Joseph J. Bell Jr.
David Shivas, of Bell, Shivas & Bell, P.C.Total Records: 1Biography
Joseph J. Bell Jr. found the law firm of the Bell Law Group, P.C. after years in private practice and service in government and politics. Joe's legal experience is primarily in the areas of labor and employment law, county and municipal government, civil rights, criminal law, DUI/DWI and tort law. He earned his Bachelor's degree from Montclair State University, a Juris Doctorate from Seton Hall University School of Law and an L.L.M. in Labor and Employment Law from New York University. Joe is admitted to practice in the State of New Jersey, New York State, the United States Supreme Court, United States Court of Military Appeals, the United State Courts of Appeals for the Third Circuit, the New Jersey Supreme Court and the Federal District Court for the District of New Jersey. He also maintains bar memberships and associations with New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on Employment Model Jury Charges, Lawyers for Justice in Northern Ireland, the National Association of Employment Lawyers, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the New Jersey Institute of Government Attorneys, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, American Bar Association, the Morris County Bar Association, the Warren County Bar Association and the New Jersey Bar Association.
Joe has a considerable record of service to his community. He began his early career as a school teacher at Barringer High School in Newark. From the beginning Joe has participated in politics serving as a congressional aide and in various campaigns and volunteer positions. In 1983, while still a law student, Joe was elected to the position of Morris County Clerk. In that time he came up with various initiatives to improve the office. Notably, the Ballot for the Blind, gained national recognition and is now employed by most jurisdictions in the country.
Upon completing his term as County Clerk, Joe began a career in private practice at Dorsey, Pryor and Bell. As a young attorney, Joe began serving as assistant municipal counsel for several municipalities and as a municipal prosecutor. In 1993, he opened his own practice. Since that time, Joe has went on to build his reputation as an excellent attorney.
The firm has several key decisions and Joe is undefeated in three appearances before the New Jersey Supreme Court. He is well respected among his peers, who have selected him for inclusion in the Super Lawyers list.
In his personal time Joe continues to enjoy teaching and has taught classes in Civil Liberties and Local Government as an adjunct professor.
Bar Admission
U.S. Supreme Court, 2008
New York, 2005
Nebraska, 2004
U. S. Court of Military Appeals, 1986
Supreme Court of New Jersey, 1986
U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 1986
New Jersey, 1986
Other Affiliations
Warren County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Courthouse, Belvidere, New Jersey, Warren County Counsel, 2002
Warren County Pollution Control Financing Authority, Interim General Counsel, 2007 - Present
Township of East Hanover, Municipal Attorney, 2004 - 2007
Borough of Florham Park, Municipal Attorney, 1997 - Present
Borough of Mt. Arlington, Municipal Attorney, 1999 - 2007
Township of Stillwater, Labor Counsel, 1997 - 2002
Township of Boonton, Township of Randolph, Public Defender, 2004
Assemblyman Rick Merkt, Legislative Aide
Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Courthouse, Morristown, New Jersey, Assistant Morris County Counsel, 1998 - 2002
Montefusco, Kesselman, & Bel, Partner, 1991 - 1993
District X, Morris County, Member, Ethics Committee, 1995 - 2000
Township of Blairstown, Municipal Attorney, 1992 - 1995
Town of Dover, Municipal Attorney, 1994 - 1998
Township of Mine Hill, Municipal Attorney, 1992 - 2000
Township of East Hanover, Labor Counsel, 1993 - 1994
Borough of Madison, Labor Counsel, 1999 - Present
Township of Mt. Olive, Labor Counsel, 1990 - 2002
Town of Dover, Former Municipal Prosecutor
Township of Randolph, Former Municipal Prosecutor
Township of Roxbury, Former Municipal Prosecutor
Dorsey, Pryor and Bell, Partner, 1988 - 1991
Brotherhood of Operating Engineers, Attorney, 1990
County College of Morris, Randolph, New Jersey, Ad Junct Professor, 1987 - 1990
Congressman Jim Courter, Morristown, District Office, Morristown, NJ, District Director, 1976 - 1983
Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Court House, Morristown, New Jersey, Administrative Officer, 1969 - 1976
Hall of Records, Morristown, New Jersey, Elected Morris County Clerk, 1983 - 1989
New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on Professional and Outside Activities of Judiciary Personnel, Member
New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on Employment Model Jury Charges, Member
New Jersey State Alcohol Task Force, Senate President
Lawyers for Justice in Northern Ireland, Member
Dover General Hospital and Medical Center, Dover, New Jersey 07801, Member of the Board of Trustees
National Association of Employment Lawyers, Member
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member
Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Member
American Bar Association, Member
Morris County Bar Association, Member
Warren County Bar Association, Member
New Jersey State Bar Association, Member
200 Club of Morris County, Member
Morris County Municipal Prosecutor's Association, Past President
The Center for Italian and Italian American Culture, Member
Morris County Bar Association Memorial Committee, Member
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Member
American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys
New Jersey Institute of Local Government Attorneys
Education
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New York University School of Law, New York, New York, 1991 LL.M.
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Seton Hall University School of Law, Newark, New Jersey, 1984 J.D.
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Montclair State College, 1969 Bachelor of Arts
Honers
- Project Community Pride Business Award, 2005