Tina M. Bell, Medical Malpractice Attorney in Indianapolis, Indiana
Over 28 years of legal practice · focused on Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
PartneratChristie Farrell Lee & Bell, P.C.
Indianapolis, IN
Practicing medical malpractice in Indianapolis since 1998.
- 28+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 3
- Bar admissions
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Tina M. Bell is a partner based in Indianapolis, IN. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death. Tina has over 28 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Christie Farrell Lee & Bell, P.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Indianapolis, IN
- Experience
- over 28 years
- Known for
- Medical Malpractice · Wrongful Death
- Handles Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death matters from Indianapolis, IN.
- Over 28 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Tina M. Bell: Tina M. Bell is a partner based in Indianapolis, IN. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death. Tina has over 28 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Christie Farrell Lee & Bell, P.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Tina takes on
Tina concentrates on medical malpractice and wrongful death. Each area below outlines the kind of case Tina handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Medical Malpractice
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Wrongful Death
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Medical Malpractice cases in Indianapolis, Indiana
Tina takes medical malpractice matters in Indianapolis, Indiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Tina agrees to represent you.
Wrongful Death cases in Indianapolis, Indiana
Tina takes wrongful death matters in Indianapolis, Indiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Tina agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Tina M. Bell — medical malpractice lawyer in Indianapolis
Tina M. Bell is a partner based in Indianapolis, IN. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death. Tina has over 28 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Christie Farrell Lee & Bell, P.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Tina M. Bell is a former defense attorney who represented doctors, nurses, hospitals, and their insurance companies for over a decade in her early career. During that time, Tina learned the tactics used by the defense. She now represents the victims of medical negligence and uses that knowledge to the advantage of her clients. Just as there are two sides to any coin, there are two sides to a medical malpractice claim and Tina knows both sides. In 2009, she felt called to dedicate her practice to representing the victims of medical malpractice instead of the health care providers. She is deeply passionate about getting justice for her clients and, in turn, making the health care system safer and better for all citizens of Indiana.
Tina and her husband, Jason, are the proud parents of two teenage girls. Tina is a very active part of the Heritage Christian high school community and attends Itown Church. Tina and her family have a love for working in the mission field together, both locally and abroad.
Achievements
Tina has been selected by Super Lawyers as an Indiana Super Lawyer honoree every year since 2012. She was selected by Super Lawyers as one of the Top 50 Lawyers in Indiana in 2014, 2021, and 2022 and as one of the Top 25 Female Lawyers in Indiana in 2014, 2019, 2021, and 2022.
Honors
• Indiana Lawyer’s Leadership in Law, Distinguished Barristers, 2022
• Indiana Super Lawyers Honoree, 2012-2018 (primary area of practice – Medical Malpractice)
• 2015-2021 National Association of Distinguished Counsel — The Nation’s Top One Percent
• Selected to Super Lawyers Top 50 Lawyers in Indiana, 2014
• Selected to Super Lawyers Top 25 Female Lawyers in Indiana, 2014 & 2019
• Northeast Indiana’s Future 40, 2008
• Young Lawyer of the Year, Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana, 2004
• Rookie of the Year, Defense Research Institute, 2002
Seminars/Lectures/Publications
• “Medical Malpractice Update,” Co-Chair (ICLEF), 2022
• “Top 10 Ways to be a Rockstar Paralegal,” Personal Injury for Paralegals, (ITLA), 2021
• “Tough Biblical Questions from Grieving Clients,” Christian Legal Society, 2021
• “Medical Malpractice Law as it Pertains to Nurse Practitioners,” Guest Lecturer, North Park University (2021)
• “Losing a Child – Walking Clients Through an Unimaginable Valley,” Christian Legal Society, 2021 (Co-Presented with Dr. Marci Larson)
• “Top 10 Outside the Box Tips,” Lifetime Achievement Seminar (ITLA), 2021
• “Medical Malpractice Law as it Pertains to Physician Assistants (Family Practice)” Guest Lecturer, North Park University, Chicago, 2020
• “What I Have Learned,” Sagamore Inn of Court, 2020
• Bench Bar Conference, “Jury Consulting: It’s No ‘Bull’” (ACBA), 2020
• Discovery, Trial Strategies and Cross Examination: The Tough Issues Argued, “The Admissibility of an Expert’s Personal Practice” (ICLEF), 2019
• “Help Me Kiss Less Frogs” – A Practical Guide for Medical Malpractice Paralegals, (ITLA), 2018
• Personal Injury Deskbook, (ICLEF), 2018
• “Top 10 Tips That Will Help You Become the Very Stable Genius You Were Always Meant to Be,“ Lifetime Achievement Seminar (ITLA), 2018
• “Medical Malpractice Cases in Indiana: The New Frontier,” Guest Lecturer, The Hall Center Health Law Grand Rounds Series, IU School of Medicine, 2018
• Deposition Skills Seminar, (ICLEF), 2017
• Health Law Symposium, “Medical Malpractice Cases in Indiana - The New Frontier,”(ISBA), 2017
• 2017 Hot Topics for Indiana Lawyers – Medical Malpractice (Allen County Bar Assoc., 2017)
• Planning Your First Personal Injury Case, (ICLEF, Program Chair), 2017
• “Medical Malpractice or General Liability,” The New Medical Malpractice Act (ICLEF), 2017
• Juries, American Inn of Court – Sagamore, 2017
• “Medical Malpractice Law as it Pertains to Residents (General Surgery),” Guest Lecturer, IU School of Medicine House Staff Forum, 2017
• “Thinking Outside the Box: Insights and Updates on Medical Malpractice Cases” (ITLA), 2016
• “Medical Malpractice Law as it Pertains to Residents (General Surgery)” Guest Lecturer, IU School of Medicine House Staff Forum, 2016
• “Sex, Drugs and Rock ‘N Roll…An Unacceptable Combo in the Patient/Physician Relationship,” Lifetime Achievement Seminar (ITLA), 2016
• “Personal Injury for Paralegals” (ITLA), 2016
• “Medical Malpractice Law as it Pertains to Residents (Radiology)” Guest Lecturer, IU School of Medicine House Staff Forum, 2016
• “Indiana Medical Malpractice Law Update” Guest Lecturer, IU School of Medicine House Staff Forum, 2016
• “Applied Professionalism” (ITLA), 2016
• “Indiana Medical Malpractice — Trending Issues” Guest Lecturer, IU School of Medicine House Staff Forum, 2015
• “Discovery and Trial Disputes: The Tough Issues Argued” (ICLEF), 2015
• Frankenstein – A Victim of a Case of Medical Malpractice, American Inn of Court – Sagamore, 2015
• “Indiana Judges on Indiana Evidence” (ICLEF), 2015
• “Medical Malpractice Litigation — Beginning to End” Indianapolis Inn of Court, 2015
• “Tina’s Top 10 Outside the Box Tips for Medical Malpractice in 2015 (ITLA), 2015
• “How to Identify and Eliminate Bad Medical Review Panel Members” (ITLA), 2015
• “Anatomy of Medical Malpractice Litigation in Indiana” Guest Lecturer at IU School of Law, 2015
• “Demonstrative Aids and Exhibit,” Indianapolis Inn of Court, 2014
• “Tina’s Top 10 Outside the Box Tips for Medical Malpractice in 2014” (ITLA), 2014
• Use of Demonstrative and Summary Aids and Exhibits During Trial, American Inn of Court – Sagamore (2014)
• “Will Work For Food… Creating a Firm Culture that Reduces Turnover and Improves Pro-ductivity” Lifetime Achievement Seminar (ITLA), 2013
• Devil is in the Details: Solutions for a Day in Courtroom Hell, American Inn of Court – Sagamore, 2013
• “CT v. MRI – Radiology 101 for Lawyers” (ITLA), 2012
• “Surprise, Surprise!: How to the Handle the Unexpected at Trial” (ICLEF), 2011
• Behind Enemy Lines: Conversations with Former Defense Lawyers about Life on the Other Side (ITLA), 2011
• “Excuse Me, Did You Say the Videographer is Employed by Your Firm?” Lifetime Achieve-ment Seminar (ITLA), 2011
• “Recent Developments in Medical Malpractice Case Law” Risk Management Seminar (Grossnickle Eye Center), 2010
• Health Care Section Roundtable, Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana, 2009
• Anatomy of Medical Malpractice Litigation” Guest Lecturer at IU School of Medicine – Ft. Wayne, 2000–2009
• “Tina’s Top Ten Risk Management Concerns: A Year in Review,” Risk Management Semi-nar (Barrett & McNagny) 2006–2009
• “Motivation/Cultivation of Young Associates,” North Central Meeting (DRI), 2009
• "VBACs: Not Anymore!” presented to Fort Wayne OB-GYNs, 2009
• “Marketing: The Use of Social Networking” North Central Meeting (DRI), 2008
• “The Basics of Preparing the Defendant Health Care Provider for Deposition” DRI Medical Liability and Health Care Law Seminar (DRI), 2007
• “The Indiana Medical Malpractice Act: An Overview of Process, Recent Developments and Claims Handling Strategies” presented to AIG, 2007
• “Confidentiality of Medical Records” presented to Lorham, 2007
• “Saying Sorry Works: A Closer Look at Indiana’s New Apology Law” Guest Lecturer at Grand Rounds at St. Joseph Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Indiana (2006)
• Tort Case Law Update (ICLEF), 2003
• 7th Annual DTCI Conference & Annual Meeting: Battle of the Titans, DTCI), 2000
Community Involvement
• Global Orphan Foundation in Congo, Nov. 2021
• WyldLife Middle School Leader, 2016-present
• YWAM Mission Adventure, San Antonio Del Mar Campus, Mexico, July 2017
• Homes for Hope, Tijuana, Mexico, July 2015 and July 2017
• Mission Uprising – The Well, in 2017, Arizona 2019, Indiana 2018, and North Carolina 2020
• Heritage Christian Community High School Camp Tecumseh Devotional Leader 2016
• Heritage Christian Community High School Camp Tecumseh Devotional Leader 2015
• American Heritage Girls Camp Facilitator 2014
• Alpha – Northview Church, 2010-2012
• Women’s Discipleship Walk, 2011-2012
• Volunteer Lawyer Program of Northeast Indiana, 1999-2007
• Junior Achievement Volunteer, 1999-2007
• Law Day, 1999-2007
• Dynamic Marriage Facilitator
Memberships
• The American Association for Justice
• Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Directors
- Inducted into the College of Fellows, 2021
• Sagamore Inn of Court, Executive Committee
• American Board of Trial Advocates, Current Treasurer
• Indianapolis Bar Foundation Distinguished Fellow
• Christian Legal Society - Indiana Chapter, 2022 President
How Tina handles medical malpractice matters
Tina M. Bell is a former defense attorney who represented doctors, nurses, hospitals, and their insurance companies for over a decade in her early career. During that time, Tina learned the tactics used by the defense. She now represents the victims of medical negligence and uses that knowledge to the advantage of her clients. Just as there are two sides to any coin, there are two sides to a…
The kind of cases Tina takes
Tina reviews new inquiries case-by-case for medical malpractice and wrongful death matters in Indianapolis and the surrounding Indiana area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis
J.D. · 1998
Eureka College
B.A. · 1995
Jurisdictions
Tina's state bar admissions
U.S. District Court,
1998 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1998 · ACTIVE
Indiana
1998 · ACTIVE
Tina studied at J.D. in Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis and B.A. in Eureka College.
Law school and academic background
Tina completed J.D. in Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis and B.A. in Eureka College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Tina runs in Indiana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Tina has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Locations
Tina M. Bell's office in Indianapolis
Tina's primary office is at 951 N. Delaware Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46202. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Christie Farrell Lee & Bell, P.C.
951 N. Delaware Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
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Client reviews of Tina M. Bell — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Tina. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing medical malpractice attorneys in Indianapolis.
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How to hire Tina M. Bell — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new medical malpractice attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Tina usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Tina charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Tina'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; Tina will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a medical malpractice attorney in Indianapolis, Indiana
A short list to run through before you commit: How many medical malpractice 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 Tina
Tina discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in medical malpractice practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every medical malpractice 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. Tina confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Tina's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many medical malpractice practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Tina M. Bell
How much does it cost to hire Tina for a medical malpractice case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Tina walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Tina offer a free consultation?
Tina charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Tina's office. Some medical malpractice attorneys offer free consults — check Tina's current terms during booking.
How long do medical malpractice cases in Indiana typically take?
Simple medical malpractice 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. Tina gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Tina take my case if I'm outside Indianapolis?
Tina is licensed in Indiana. Matters governed by Indiana law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Tina will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Tina?
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. Tina will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Tina accepting new medical malpractice clients right now?
Tina's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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