Mark Michael Bell

Mark Michael Bell, General Attorney in Nashville, Tennessee

Over 16 years of legal practice · focused on General, Health Care, and Insurance

AssociateatWaller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP

Nashville, TN

Practicing general in Nashville since 2010.

16+
Years practicing
3
Bar admissions

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Mark Michael Bell is an associate based in Nashville, TN. The practice focuses on General, Health Care, and Insurance. Mark has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP.

Based in
Nashville, TN
Experience
over 16 years
Known for
General · Health Care · Insurance
  • Handles General, Health Care, and Insurance matters from Nashville, TN.
  • Over 16 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Mark Michael Bell: Mark Michael Bell is an associate based in Nashville, TN. The practice focuses on General, Health Care, and Insurance. Mark has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP.

Areas of practice

Mark's practice areas in Nashville

Mark concentrates on general, health care, insurance, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Mark handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

General cases in Nashville, Tennessee

Mark takes general matters in Nashville, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Mark agrees to represent you.

Health Care cases in Nashville, Tennessee

Mark takes health care matters in Nashville, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Mark agrees to represent you.

Insurance cases in Nashville, Tennessee

Mark takes insurance matters in Nashville, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Mark agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Nashville, Tennessee

Mark takes litigation matters in Nashville, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Mark agrees to represent you.

Biography

Mark Michael Bell, general attorney serving Nashville

Mark Michael Bell is an associate based in Nashville, TN. The practice focuses on General, Health Care, and Insurance. Mark has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP. Mark works from Nashville, Tennessee and takes on general matters across the region.

Mr. Mark Michael Bell is a lawyer practicing insurance, litigation & dispute resolution, healthcare litigation and 5 other areas of law. Mark received a B.A. degree from Brigham Young University in 2005, and has been licensed for 16 years. Mark practices at Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP in Nashville, TN.

How Mark handles general matters

Mr. Mark Michael Bell is a lawyer practicing insurance, litigation & dispute resolution, healthcare litigation and 5 other areas of law. Mark received a B.A. degree from Brigham Young University in 2005, and has been licensed for 16 years. Mark practices at Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP in Nashville, TN.

Who Mark represents

Mark reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general, health care, and insurance matters in Nashville and the surrounding Tennessee area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Mark studied and practices

  • Vanderbilt University Law School J.D. 2010 Order of the Coif Vanderbilt University Law School J.D. Vanderbilt Law Review Vanderbilt University Law School J.D. Associate Editor Vanderbilt Univ

  • Brigham Young University

    B.A. Economics · 2005

Jurisdictions

Mark's state bar admissions

  • New York

    2018 · ACTIVE

  • Texas

    2016 · ACTIVE

  • Tennessee U.S. Distr

    2010 · ACTIVE

Mark studied at — in Vanderbilt University Law School J.D. 2010 Order of the Coif Vanderbilt University Law School J.D. Vanderbilt Law Review Vanderbilt University Law School J.D. Associate Editor Vanderbilt Univ and B.A. Economics in Brigham Young University.

Law school and academic background

Mark completed — in Vanderbilt University Law School J.D. 2010 Order of the Coif Vanderbilt University Law School J.D. Vanderbilt Law Review Vanderbilt University Law School J.D. Associate Editor Vanderbilt Univ and B.A. Economics in Brigham Young University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Mark runs in Tennessee is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Mark's professional memberships and bar associations

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  • Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, 2009 •Intern, Zuffa, LLC / Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Las Vegas, 2009 •Claims Adjuster, Progressive Insurance, Las Vegas, 2005-2007

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Locations

Mark Michael Bell's office in Nashville

Mark's primary office is at Nashville City Center, 511 Union Street, Suite 2700, Nashville, TN, 37219. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP

Nashville City Center, 511 Union Street, Suite 2700

Nashville, TN 37219

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Hiring guide

How to hire Mark Michael Bell — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new general attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Mark usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Mark charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Mark'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; Mark will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a general attorney in Nashville, Tennessee

A short list to run through before you commit: How many general 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 Mark

Mark discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in general practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every general 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. Mark confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Mark's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many general practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Mark Michael Bell

  • How much does it cost to hire Mark for a general case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Mark walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Mark offer a free consultation?

    Mark charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Mark's office. Some general attorneys offer free consults — check Mark's current terms during booking.

  • How long do general cases in Tennessee typically take?

    Simple general 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. Mark gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Mark take my case if I'm outside Nashville?

    Mark is licensed in Tennessee. Matters governed by Tennessee law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Mark 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 Mark?

    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. Mark will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Mark accepting new general clients right now?

    Mark's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

General attorneys serving Nashville, Memphis and Knoxville in Tennessee

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