Joel A. Bello has been practicing law in the State of Florida since 2002. His practice concentrates on the areas of family law, insurance litigation, personal injury cases, wrongful death cases, landlord/tenant cases, and general civil litigation.

Mr. Bello handles an effective and successful litigation practice. He regularly appears in court on behalf of companies, and individuals. Mr. Bello works closely with his litigation clients to understand their business, and the details of their dispute, so that he can help them determine the most sensible, cost-effective strategy to accomplish their goals. Whenever possible, Mr. Bello will help his clients avoid litigation. However, if a trial is necessary, Mr. Bello is willing and able to go to court for his clients.

Joel A. Bello handles many personal injury cases. Personal injury involves injury to an individual. This area of the law allows an injured person to sue in a private action called a civil action, known in the legal community as a tort action. A “tort” is a wrong against a person. Any accident or injury against a person can constitute a tort – whether it be in a car accident, slip and fall accident or the negligence of a professional.

Consulting an experienced South Florida personal injury attorney like those of Bello & Martinez, PLLC, can provide information on whether to pursue an action in court. If a loved one is killed in an accident or through negligence, the surviving family members can pursue wrongful death litigation, which is similar but separate from personal injury litigation.

Different degrees of fault exist and there are several elements necessary to prove in court in order to be successful against the wrongdoer or negligent party in a tort action. Additionally, more than one person or party may be at fault, and responsibility may be apportioned among all of the wrongdoers. In some instances, the victim may even be partly at fault for the tragedy but that does not necessarily mean the victim does not have a right to bring a lawsuit. A personal injury lawyer can help the potential plaintiff determine how to discover and prove fault in the suit.

If the personal injury lawyers working on the case are successful, the person who is injured can recover money damages. These damages can be for a number of reasons: medical bills, lost income, future medical bills and care, and other economic damages that are incurred. In addition, the personal injury law firm may be able to recover what is termed non-economic damages. These are damages that may be difficult to quantify, but nevertheless, are very real: pain and suffering, disfigurement and loss of consortium. Keep in mind there is a deadline in filing cases known as a statute of limitations. These statutes vary and it takes an experienced personal injury law firm to examine the facts and the law to determine the limitations period that applies in each case.

Bello & Martinez, PLLC represents many people in personal injury actions through its experienced litigation team. The law firm’s goal is to obtain a fair and just result. The only way the civil justice system can do so is through financial compensation.

Joel A. Bello has achieved notable and significant results on behalf of his clients.

Joel A. Bello served as lead counsel in the litigation against the Republic of Cuba in the extra-judicial murder of Aldo Vera, Sr. That litigation resulted in a $95 million dollar judgment against the Cuban Government.

Joel A. Bello served as co-counsel in the wrongful death lawsuit filed on behalf of the Estate of Samuel Perez against various defendants when a local parking garage that was being constructed collapsed, killing and injuring dozens of construction workers.

Joel A. Bello serves as co-counsel in the wrongful death lawsuit filed on behalf of an 18 year old victim of automobile negligence in Broward County.

Joel A. Bello represents John Doe, a victim of sexual abuse by a local public school teacher.

Joel A. Bello also handles many family law issues for his clients.

Juris Doctor degree from the University of Miami, May 2002

Florida Bar Admitted 2002

For more than 130 years, Martindale-Hubbell has been evaluating attorneys for their strong legal ability and high ethical standards through a Peer Review Rating system. Joel Bello has been awarded AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This is given to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by their peers in the United States.