Aaron L. Bell joined the Law Firm of Thigpen & Jenkins in 2007. Aaron is an experienced trial lawyer and negotiator who has earned a reputation for providing skilled and compassionate legal representation to individuals who are coping with family law matters. He is committed to helping people understand their legal rights and feel confident that their case is in the right hands. Aaron practices in a variety of family law issues, including divorce, custody and support, alimony, equitable distribution, domestic violence and negotiation of separation agreements. With his primary office located in Southern Pines, just minutes away from Fort Liberty, Aaron has also represented many clients in military divorce law. Whether your case can be settled by agreement or requires litigation, Aaron’s analytical and negotiation skills will be incorporated into your case strategy to maximize its outcome. Recognizing that his clients are at a turning point in their lives, Aaron aims to build relationships of trust based on openness, accessibility, and detailed knowledge of each client’s unique situation. Aaron enjoys helping his clients create a new future in the wake of challenging life transitions as he provides counsel and support during those difficult times.
Aaron has made court appearances in over 11 counties throughout the central region of North Carolina; however, he now serves clients primarily in Moore, Montgomery and Randolph Counties.
A Moore County native, Aaron has extensive ties to this community. Being a dedicated husband and proud father of three children provides Aaron special insight into family law matters and the effect of a parent’s influence on a child’s life. When not practicing law, Aaron enjoys traveling and spending quality time with his family and friends.
Areas Of Practice
- Family Law
Bar Admissions
- North Carolina, 2008
Education
- Appalachian School of Law, Grundy, Virginia
- J.D. - 2007
- L'Universite Catholique de Lille, Lille
- 2002
- Honors: Study Abroad Program
- North Carolina State University, College of Humanities and Social Science, Raleigh, North Carolina
- B.A. - 2004
- Major: Political Science
- Minor: Anthropology
- Minor: French
Classes / Seminars
- Former guest lecturer for Moore County Parenting Under Two Roofs regarding the financial and legal issues involved with child custody and child support cases in North Carolina.
Professional Associations And Memberships
- North Carolina State Bar
- North Carolina Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Moore County Bar Association – Past President, Vice-President, and Treasurer
- International Legal Fraternity of PHI DELTA PHI, Past Magister and Historian of Blackwell Inn
Past Employment Positions
- Thigpen & Jenkins, LLP, Legal Intern, 2006
- North Carolina Judicial District 19B, Judicial Intern, 2005