Dr. Brook Bell

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Biography

Professor Bell directs the Medical Legal Partnership Probate Estate Planning Clinic at Texas A&M University School of Law. Previously, she served as a Public Probate Administrator and practiced full-time as an Associate Attorney. In her current role, she addresses health-harming legal needs of patients and families by collaborating with Cook Children's Hospital to improve health outcomes. Additionally, she works with the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Prisons to assist adults in custody with critical needs post-release. Professor Bell is active in continuing education, speaking on topics such as probate, property transfers, and guardianships. Her past involvement includes serving on the Board of Directors for the North Texas Community Foundation and the Tarrant County Bar Association, specifically in the Elder Law Committee. She is a graduate of Baylor University and Texas A&M University School of Law, where her interest in law was shaped by the experience of its impact on day-to-day lives. Currently, her research focuses on the effectiveness of resources aimed at reducing recidivism and assisting individuals with disabilities.

Research Interests

Legal Needs of Patients and Families Reducing Recidivism Health Law Probate Law Estate Planning

Experience

Director

— Present

Medical Legal Partnership • Texas A&M University School of Law

Directs the Medical Legal Partnership Probate Estate Planning Clinic at Texas A&M University School of Law.

Associate Attorney

— Present

Harris, Finley & Bogle • Fort Worth, TX

Practiced as an Associate Attorney.

Adjunct Professor

— Present

Texas A&M University School of Law • Fort Worth, TX

Teaches courses related to legal principles.

Public Probate Administrator

— Present

Tarrant County Probate Courts • Fort Worth, TX

Administered estates for individuals with small estates lacking known suitable heirs.

Attorney

— Present

Bell Firm, PLLC • Fort Worth, TX

Practices law focusing on probate and estate planning.

Law Clerk

— Present

Tarrant County Probate Court 2 • Fort Worth, TX

Clerked for the Honorable Pat Ferchill.

Legal & Risk-Management Intern

— Present

Basic Energy Services • Fort Worth, TX

Worked as an intern focusing on legal and risk management.

Requirements for Texas A&M University School of Law

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school in the United States or a first law degree (JD, LLB, or baccalaureate equivalent) from home country.
Application Checklist
  • Texas A&M Graduate CAS application
  • Official Transcripts
  • Descriptive Résumé
  • Statement of Interest
  • Two Letters of Recommendation (Optional)
  • Character and Fitness Addendum (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Offers specialized tracks including Intellectual Property and customizable options; available in-residence and online.