Joseph W. Bell

Joe specializes in complex business litigation, representing both plaintiffs and defendants at the trial and appellate levels.  While primarily focusing on antitrust litigation, Joe also has significant experience with securities, intellectual property, contract and employment litigation.  In the antitrust area, Joe also provides clients with opinions and analysis in a non-litigation context.

Representative Matters

In re: Linerboard Antitrust Litigation (conspiracy to restrict output)  

In re: Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) Antitrust Litigation (conspiracy to fix prices)  

In re: Vitamin C Antitrust Litigation (conspiracy to fix prices)  

In re: Vitamins Antitrust Litigation (conspiracy to fix prices)  

Kanter v. Warner-Lambert Co. (consumer protection)

Waag v. Hamm (breach of contract) 

Tonnemacher v. Sasak (securities fraud)

Williams Corp. v. Kaiser Sand & Gravel Co., Inc. (conspiracy to fix prices)

United Bank of Arizona v. Sun Mesa Corp. (securities fraud)

Continental Maritime of San Francisco, Inc. v. Pacific Coast Metal Trades District Council (antitrust) 

Articles & Presentations

Ethical Issues in Disputes Between Employers and In-house Counsel,  presentation to employees of Charles Schwab & Co. (2002).

Class Actions, speaker, Maricopa County Bar Association (1990).

Professional Affiliations

• American Bar Association
• Bar Association of San Francisco