B. Richard Bell Q.C., Civil Rights Attorney in the United States
Over 47 years of legal practice · focused on Civil Rights, Employment, and General
Practicing civil rights since 1979.
- 47+
- Years practicing
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B. Richard Bell Q.C. is an attorney based in Fredericton, NB. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Employment, and General. B. has over 47 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Fredericton, NB
- Experience
- over 47 years
- Known for
- Civil Rights · Employment · General
- Handles Civil Rights, Employment, and General matters from Fredericton, NB.
- Over 47 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About B. Richard Bell Q.C.: B. Richard Bell Q.C. is an attorney based in Fredericton, NB. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Employment, and General. B. has over 47 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Legal matters B. takes on
B. concentrates on civil rights, employment, general, government, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case B. handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Civil Rights
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Employment
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General
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Litigation
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Civil Rights cases nationwide
B. takes civil rights matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before B. agrees to represent you.
Employment cases nationwide
B. takes employment matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before B. agrees to represent you.
General cases nationwide
B. takes general matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before B. agrees to represent you.
Government cases nationwide
B. takes government matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before B. agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases nationwide
B. takes litigation matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before B. agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet B. Richard Bell Q.C. — civil rights lawyer in the U.S.
B. Richard Bell Q.C. is an attorney based in Fredericton, NB. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Employment, and General. B. has over 47 years of legal experience.
B. Richard Bell, Q.C. is a lawyer practicing labour and employment, administrative law, litigation and 3 other areas of law. B. Richard has been licensed for 47 years. B. Richard practices in Fredericton, NB.
How B. handles civil rights matters
B. Richard Bell, Q.C. is a lawyer practicing labour and employment, administrative law, litigation and 3 other areas of law. B. Richard has been licensed for 47 years. B. Richard practices in Fredericton, NB.
Who B. represents
B. reviews new inquiries case-by-case for civil rights, employment, and general matters in the United States.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Dalhousie University
LL.B. Dalhousie · 1979
Jurisdictions
B.'s state bar admissions
New Brunswick
1979 · ACTIVE
B. studied at LL.B. Dalhousie in Dalhousie University.
Law school and academic background
B. completed LL.B. Dalhousie in Dalhousie University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice B. runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
B. Richard Bell Q.C.'s office in Fredericton
B.'s primary office is at Barker House, Suite 600, 570 Queen Street, Fredericton, NB, E3B 5A6. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire B. Richard Bell Q.C. — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new civil rights attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with B. usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
B. charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain B.'s office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; B. will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a civil rights attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many civil rights matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for B.
B. discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in civil rights practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every civil rights matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. B. confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
B.'s office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many civil rights practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about B. Richard Bell Q.C.
How much does it cost to hire B. for a civil rights case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. B. walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does B. offer a free consultation?
B. charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain B.'s office. Some civil rights attorneys offer free consults — check B.'s current terms during booking.
How long do civil rights cases in this state typically take?
Simple civil rights matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. B. gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can B. take my case if I'm outside the area?
B. evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside B.'s regular jurisdictions, the intake call will confirm whether direct representation or a referral makes more sense.
What should I bring to my first meeting with B.?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. B. will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is B. accepting new civil rights clients right now?
B.'s intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.