Jeffrey B. Bell is a seasoned property rights and business litigator who helps real estate and business owners navigate complex legal disputes, with a particular emphasis on the representation of property owners in eminent domain actions.

With more than a decade of experience, Jeff provides comprehensive counsel throughout all stages of litigation, from inception to resolution. He has successfully tried cases before state and federal courts in California, handling matters ranging from breach of contract and fraud to trade secrets and officer/director liability matters.

In his eminent domain practice, Jeff cut his teeth by representing public agencies in condemnation proceedings, giving him a unique perspective from the government's side of the practice. Jeff now leverages that insight to assist commercial and residential property owners, navigating them through the complex eminent domain process, ensuring that their rights are protected and that they truly are afforded just compensation.

Jeff began his litigation career as a law clerk with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, where he served on trial teams with the Compton Hardcore Gang Division. He was named a Rising Star in business litigation by the Southern California edition of Super Lawyers.

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Education

Loyola Law School – J.D. 2009
University of Southern California – B.A. 2005

Representative matters

Takings for Federal Highway Project Negotiated for CA City

Counseled and successfully negotiated more than two dozen takings on behalf of large California municipality in connection with federally funded state highway project.

Substantial Goodwill Settlement for Billboard Company

Negotiated substantial settlement of goodwill claim on behalf of billboard company impacted by 405 freeway overpass project.

Arbitration Win for Agribusiness Faced with $13M Claim

Defeated $13 million damages claim on behalf of family-owned farming and grocery business after two-week arbitration.

Defense Judgment after 3-Week Wrongful Foreclosure Trial, Affirmed on Appeal

Obtained full defense judgment on behalf of commercial property owner after three-week trial of wrongful foreclosure action; upheld on appeal.

False Advertising Class Action Dismissed

Obtained dismissal of nationwide class action false advertising claim at pleading stage on behalf of multinational food supplier.

Business Interference Claims Shut Down

Obtained summary judgment in favor of aerospace engineering company against competitor on business interference claims.

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Jeffrey B. Bell

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Jeffrey B. Bell is a seasoned property rights and business litigator who helps real estate and business owners navigate complex legal disputes, with a particular emphasis on the representation of property owners in eminent domain actions.

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