Brielle F. Bell
Brielle Bell focuses her practice in corporate law, providing tailored guidance to small and mid-size businesses and franchises in the realm of general corporate representation and mergers and acquisitions. Her practice encompasses advising clients across a broad range of industries, including construction, healthcare, private equity, and emerging businesses, and sports and recreation organizations, on matters such as mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, real estate matters, contract negotiations, corporate governance, insolvency, and business restructuring.
With a passion for understanding the unique needs of each client, Ms. Bell takes the time to develop a deep understanding of her clients’ industries and business operations. She is dedicated to delivering personalized service and strategic counsel to help her clients achieve their goals, whether it’s navigating complex transactions or addressing day-to-day operational challenges.
Ms. Bell is also committed to giving back to the legal community through mentorship and leadership. She actively participates in various programs aimed at supporting undergraduate and law students, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, in their pursuit of a career in law. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering results-driven solutions, Brielle has built a reputation as a trusted advisor to entrepreneurs, business owners, and franchisees, and organizations seeking guidance on their most critical business decisions.
Professional & Community Affiliations
American Bar Association
• Business Law Section Fellow, 2024-2026
• Middle Market Small Business Committee, Co-Chair of the Young Lawyers Subcommittee
• Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee, Vice Chair of Lawyers with Disabilities Network
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
George Edgecomb Bar Association
Hillsborough County Bar Association
Project Focus Foundation
• Young Professionals Advisory Board, 2025 - present
The Florida Bar
• Business Law Section
• Young Lawyers Section
The University of Tampa
• Alumni Association Board Member, 2024 – present
• Immediate Past Chair, Tampa Bay Alumni Council, 2024 – 2025
• Board Chair, Tampa Bay Alumni Council, 2022 - 2024
Honors & Recognitions
Honored with National Alumnae Association of Spelman College - Tampa Bay Chapter’s Rising Star Award (2025)
Recognized as a "Rising Star" by Florida Super Lawyers Magazine since 2023
Included in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for Corporate Law, and Mergers and Acquisitions Law since 2024
Recognized as a “Top Lawyer” in Mergers & Acquisitions by Tampa Magazine (2023)
Recognized as Florida’s “Legal Elite Up & Comer” in Business Law by Florida Trend magazine (2022)
National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges Blackshear Presidential Fellow, 2021
International Academy of Trial Lawyers Award, 2019
William Blews Pro Bono Service Award, 2019
Ms. JD Fellow, 2018
Publications & Speaking Engagements
- Featured Attorney, “What Could Cost You Millions: A Dealer Principal’s Guide to Getting a Transaction Right,” AED Magazine, 2026.
- Moderator, “Corporate Succession Planning Through Employee Ownership Trusts” American Bar Association, CLE, September 2025
- Speaker, “Mentoring Makes a Difference” The Florida Bar, Virtual CLE, April 2021
- Panelist, “How to Make the most of your mentoring relationship, even in a virtual world” Federal Bar Association, Tampa Bay Chapter, February 2021
- Panelist, “Tips and Tricks from Recent Grads” hosted by Ms. JD’s Law Student Leadership Academy, June 2021
- Joseline J. Hardrick and Brielle Tucker, Mentoring Matters, HCBA Lawyer Magazine, Vol. 30, No. 3, Jan – Feb 2020.
Personal
Brielle was born and raised in Washington, DC.
Clerkships
Law Clerk to the Honorable Roberta A. Colton, United States Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida
Judicial Intern to the Honorable Charlene E. Honeywell, Middle District of Florida
Education
- Stetson University College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2019
- Stetson Moot Court Board, Member
- Stetson Trial Team, Member
- The University of Tampa, B.S., cum laude, 2015
Bar and Court Admissions
Florida
District of Columbia
United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
