DAVID BELL LAW FIRM - Key Persons
David Bell is a U.S. Army veteran and one of Georgia's most innovative, accomplished and recognized trial lawyers.
David Bell, Jr. has served as a distinguished district prosecutor and brings considerable court room experience and knowledge defending clients facing all manner of criminal changes.
David Bell, Jr. knows being successful requires hard-work and dedication. A competitive runner in high school, who later earned all-conference honors as a college track and field athlete, David understands how effort, preparation and drive lead to accomplishment and growth. Now a practicing injury attorney, David relies on the life lessons he embraced as a competitor when fighting for his clients' interests. An experienced courtroom attorney, David brings extra effort to the table on every case he prepares and for each client he represents.
David graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law, and immediately set his sights on working as a trial attorney. He accepted a position with the Solicitor General's Office led by Kellie McIntyre and quickly started trying cases. David's focus and dedication helped him do what few new lawyers are able to do, win their first jury trial. David went on to serve as an effective trial prosecutor in the Augusta Judicial Circuit's District Court.
After finding success in the courtroom as an Assistant District Attorney, David Jr. joined his father at the David Bell Law Firm helping clients who have been injured because of the negligence of others. David Jr.'s significant courtroom skills, combined with his father's nearly 40-year track record as a leading injury trial lawyer, expanded the firm's ability to serve more clients.
David strongly believes that doing the best job for every client requires continuous learning and professional development. David has participated in the Georgia State Bar Association Leadership Academy, Georgia Trial Lawyers' Leadership, Education, and Advanced Direction Program. He has served on the Board of Directors for the Downtown Kiwanis Club. He is a current Board of Director for Child Enrichment Inc. He is also a past president of Augusta Young Lawyers.
In over 40 years of law practice, David Bell has successfully handled thousands of cases.
David is a 1971 Distinguished Military Graduate of the Citadel where he earned Dean's list honors. He graduated in 1977 from the University of Georgia School of Law. Between College and Law School, he served in the United States Army as a Lieutenant.
David Bell has earned many professional honors. He was one of the first personal injury lawyers to use advanced research methods to test trial strategies. His court room ability and numerous trial victories for clients makes him a much sought-after legal adviser. David Bell has held many positions of leadership in the Georgia legal community. In 2003, he served as President of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association. He was the 2010-2011, President of the University of Georgia Alumni Association. In 2012, he received the Traditions of Excellence award from the General Practices and Trial Section of the State Bar of Georgia. In 2007, he received the "Robert Benham Award for Community Services." He currently serves as chairman of the Bench and Bar Committee of the Georgia State Bar. David Bell is listed in Best Lawyers as well as Super Lawyers. He earned a Martindale Hubbell AV rating.
David and his family are active members of First Baptist Church of Augusta, Georgia, where he teaches Sunday School.
Sharon Enoch is an experienced litigator with a record of courtroom success in a vast number of trial areas.