About
Kevin K. Bell is a seasoned commercial litigator with more than 30 years of experience representing clients in complex disputes in state and federal courts, administrative proceedings, and arbitration. He focuses on delivering clear solutions for business challenges and legal risks with consistent client-focused advocacy and strong results.
Kevin earned his J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1992, where he was a member of the Order of Wig and Robe. He received a B.S. in Mathematics from Furman University in 1987 and consistently made the Dean’s List, demonstrating academic excellence throughout.
Kevin has built a broad litigation practice handling commercial litigation, class action defense, utilities litigation, and insurance coverage disputes. He represents clients in trials and appeals and works across administrative and regulatory settings, providing steady guidance and practical strategies to resolve complex issues effectively and efficiently.
Kevin has handled a wide range of representative matters, including class actions involving utility projects, property use, and infrastructure disputes. He has also represented insurers, creditors, developers, and executives in disputes over contracts, claims, and business operations, delivering strong advocacy that successfully secures outcomes for his clients.
Kevin is consistently recognized by Best Lawyers in America for Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law from 2013 through 2026. He was named Lawyer of the Year for Insurance Law in 2023 and was listed in Columbia Business Monthly Legal Elite of the Midlands for Energy and Utilities in 2019.
Kevin K. Bell is active in the legal community as a member of the Richland County Bar Association and the Electric Cooperative Bar Association. His experience supports clients in industries including banking, corporate, energy, utilities, insurance, and reinsurance, where he provides dependable counsel and practical legal insight.
Law Office Affiliations
- Member, Robinson Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC
- Member, Richland County Bar Association
- Member, Electric Cooperative Bar Association
Licensed State
- South Carolina
Education
- University of South Carolina School of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - Furman University
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Awards & Badges


- Appeals
- Class Action
- Litigation




