Areas of Practice

Municipal Water & Wastewater Systems

Mr. Bell has decades of experience in the design, construction, and forensic evaluation of water and wastewater treatment systems. His work includes pumping stations, transmission mains, sewage lift stations, and membrane filter plants. He has represented utilities and design firms in disputes involving flooding, pipe failure, and treatment plant performance.

Industrial Facility & Process Plant Engineering

Having served as both project manager and mechanical engineer for chemical plants, manufacturing plants, oil refineries, shipping container yards, ethanol plants, and offshore platforms, Mr. Bell brings specialized insight into design changes and performance issues in large-scale industrial projects. His responsibilities have included process instrumentation, piping and equipment design, failure investigations and the production of expert reports for litigation purposes.

Construction Claims & Delay Analysis

Mr. Bell provides technical analysis and litigation support for claims involving construction delays, cost overruns, and design defects. He has represented both owners and contractors in disputes over scheduling, scope changes, change orders, and design compliance. His ability to interpret contracts and field conditions makes him a valuable asset in resolving disputes.

Land development

Mr. Bell has experience in the field of land management engineering, including designing utilities infrastructure and layout for municipal construction and large commercial housing development projects. He has lent his professional expertise as witness on projects related to topics such as paving design, street reconstruction and utility system engineering.

Stormwater & Drainage Infrastructure

Mr. Bell has investigated numerous cases involving stormwater detention ponds, drainage system failures, and flood damage. He evaluates whether drainage design met engineering standards and whether construction defects contributed to property loss. His reports have been used in litigation concerning pond design and retaining wall collapse.

Landfills & Waste Management

Mr. Bell has been involved in the advancement of landfill technology for many years. His experience includes designing applications for municipal and industrial landfills, securing permits for industrial waste facilities, and testifying at public hearings regarding proposed landfills. He has also served as the design engineer of record for the State of Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Authority (TLLRWDA). His expertise across municipal, industrial, and radioactive waste landfills has proven critical in evaluating landfill proposals and facilitating dialogue among state and federal agencies, private corporations, and communities.

Construction Safety & Defect Evaluation

Mr. Bell has investigated a wide range of construction-related safety and defect claims, including slope failures, electrical hazards and accessibility compliance issues. He reviews construction practices, identifies code violations, and provides expert reports used in personal injury and property damage lawsuits. His insights are grounded in real-world construction and engineering experience.

Foundation & Structural Damage Assessment

As a former residential builder and foundation inspector, Mr. Bell offers specialized expertise in evaluating structural failures in homes, apartments, and commercial buildings. He has conducted site inspections, soils investigations, and cost estimates for foundation repairs. His expert reports are frequently used in cases involving drainage design.