Recent Verdicts

Mr. Bellman does not guarantee any award or decision. The facts of each case are very different, as is the applicable law.

However, here are some recent decisions and case outcomes he has worked on or obtained:

Injury Cases:

• Negotiated a settlement for children against a landlord for lead-paint violations: $225,000
• Negotiated a settlement for a foot injury resulting from a fall: $139,000
• Negotiated a settlement for civil rights violations resulting in treatment from a car salesman: $40,000
• Negotiated multiple settlements for living conditions in residences against landlords: various amounts, $20,000-$80,000

Criminal Cases:

• Successfully reduced 3 felony and a misdemeanor stalking charges to one misdemeanor probation.
• Handled investigation of client in sexual assault case, resulting in no charges being brought.
• Advised multiple clients in hit and run cases, resulting in no charges being brought.
• Helped client obtain visitation rights for child after domestic violence arrest.
• Represented client facing multiple counts of resisting arrest resulting in charges being dropped.
• Helped obtain early release for client facing probation violation resulting in client being able to spend holidays with family.
• Handled licensing trial of teacher accused of striking student.

General Civil Law:

• Negotiated a settlement for injury and housing conditions against a landlord for $150,000.
• Provided legal advice for client involved in dispute over personal property.
• Provided legal advice for client involved in dispute over real property.
• Worked on cease and desist business dispute.
• Helped business obtain default judgments for unpaid goods.