About Us

Donaldson & Bell has been helping folks in Savannah and surrounding areas for over 37 years, protecting their rights and working to get the best results possible.  We are trial lawyers who zealously represent our clients, providing them with the personal attention and committed service they deserve throughout the legal process. 


R.B. Donaldson, Jr.
Don was born in Savannah, GA in 1941.  He graduated from the University of Georgia in 1965, where he also received his law degree in 1967, and was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in 1970.  He is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, Savannah Bar Association, and the Savannah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. 

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Jeffrey C. Donaldson
Jeff was born in Atlanta, GA in 1969 and attended the University of Georgia, where he graduated in 1992.  He received his J.D. from Mercer University in 1996 and was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in 1996.  Jeff is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, Savannah Bar Association, Savannah Trial Lawyers Association, and the Savannah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. 

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William G. Bell, III
William was born in Atlanta, GA in 1958.  After receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia in 1980, he went on to receive his J.D. from UGA in 1984.  He was admitted to the State Bars of Georgia and Florida in 1984.  William is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, State Bar of Florida, Savannah Bar Association, Savannah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Savannah Trial Lawyers Association.  His past experience includes working in the Chatham County District Attorney’s Office from 1984 to 1986, and he was Chief Assistant District Attorney in the State Court in 1985. 

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Mr. Bell has appeared as a guest on the Greta Van Sustren show on Fox News.

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