Introduction
Six days a week, attorneys at Bell, Shivas & Bell, P.C. are available to clients across Morris County, New Jersey, a schedule that reflects the firm’s operational philosophy of accessibility over convenience. Founded by attorneys who built their experience at large national law firms, in corporate legal departments, and in government positions, the firm deliberately chose a smaller, more focused practice to deliver the kind of direct, concentrated attention that large organizations cannot sustain. The office is located at 150 Mineral Springs Drive, P.O. Box 220, Rockaway, NJ 07866, and can be reached at 973-442-7900.
The firm’s founding attorneys brought institutional-level legal knowledge into a practice designed to function at a human scale, offering clients the strategic depth of big-firm training without the distance that typically comes with it.
Practice Areas
Bell, Shivas & Bell, P.C. concentrates its practice across several interconnected legal areas, maintaining depth rather than breadth.
Personal injury representation covers car accidents, truck accidents, and slip-and-fall cases. The firm brings both trial experience and settlement skills to these matters, pursuing the outcome that best serves each client’s circumstances.
Criminal defense services include DUI defense, white collar crime representation, and municipal law matters. Clients facing charges of varying severity receive representation from attorneys who have litigated across a range of court environments.
Employment law is a significant component of the practice. The firm handles employment contracts, discrimination cases, and employment dispute resolution. Clients facing workplace-related legal conflicts, whether as individuals asserting rights or as parties to contractual disputes, find counsel suited to their needs.
Business and corporate law services support companies at various stages. The attorneys assist with business start-ups, transactions, and business dispute resolution. Clients launching new ventures or navigating contractual disagreements have access to attorneys who understand both the legal and operational dimensions of business matters.
Estate planning services include wills, probate matters, and estate administration. Clients planning for the future or managing an estate after a loss receive thorough guidance through each stage of the process.
Attorney Profiles
David T. Shivas, Joseph J. Bell IV, and Joseph J. Bell Jr. form the firm’s attorney team. Each brings experience accumulated at large national law firms, in corporate legal departments, and in government roles. This combination of backgrounds means the attorneys understand how institutional decision-making works, which translates into better anticipation of opposing strategies and stronger negotiating positions for clients.
Despite their substantial credentials, the attorneys remain directly accessible to clients throughout each case. The firm’s structure keeps clients in contact with the attorneys handling their matters rather than delegating client communication to support staff.
Location and Service Area
Bell, Shivas & Bell, P.C. is located at 150 Mineral Springs Drive, P.O. Box 220, Rockaway, NJ 07866. The firm serves Morris County and surrounding New Jersey communities. The attorneys are available six days a week, reachable at 973-442-7900.
The firm’s website is bsblawgroup.com/
Client Focus
Bell, Shivas & Bell, P.C. targets clients who want experienced attorneys without the impersonal structure of a large firm. The emphasis on problem-solving and stress reduction reflects an understanding that legal matters disrupt clients’ lives and that the legal process itself can add unnecessary burden when communication is poor.
The firm’s six-day availability is a concrete expression of its client service orientation. Clients facing urgent situations or time-sensitive legal questions have access to attorneys on most days of the week, reducing the anxiety that comes with delayed responses.
The combination of trial experience and settlement capability means the firm can pursue the most appropriate path for each matter without being limited to one approach. Some cases are resolved most efficiently through negotiation; others require litigation. The attorneys are equipped for both.
Frequently Asked Questions
What practice areas does Bell, Shivas & Bell, P.C. cover?
The firm handles personal injury, criminal defense, employment law, business and corporate law, and estate planning, with depth in DUI defense, white collar crimes, employment contracts, discrimination cases, business start-ups, and estate administration.
Are the attorneys available outside standard business hours?
The firm operates six days a week to serve clients across Morris County and surrounding communities.
What is the firm’s background in large-firm legal work?
All three attorneys, David T. Shivas, Joseph J. Bell IV, and Joseph J. Bell Jr., built their experience at large national law firms, in corporate legal departments, and in government positions before founding the firm.
Does the firm handle DUI defense?
Yes. DUI defense is one of the firm’s criminal defense specializations, along with white collar crimes and municipal law matters.
Can the firm assist with business formation and disputes?
Yes. The attorneys handle business start-ups, transactions, and business dispute resolution.
How does the firm approach estate planning?
The firm provides comprehensive estate planning services including wills, probate administration, and estate management after a loss.
Closing
Bell, Shivas & Bell, P.C. combines the legal depth that comes from big-firm and government experience with the focused, accessible service that a concentrated practice makes possible. Whether the matter is personal injury, criminal defense, employment law, a business dispute, or estate planning, clients in Morris County work directly with attorneys who remain involved throughout. Reach the firm at 973-442-7900 or visit bsblawgroup.com/ for more information. The office is at 150 Mineral Springs Drive, P.O. Box 220, Rockaway, NJ 07866.