Background
Bell, Thomas Lee was born on September 24, 1955 in Holton, Kansas, United States. Son of Ray Thomas and Lulu LaVerne (Kling) Bell.
Bell, Thomas Lee was born on September 24, 1955 in Holton, Kansas, United States. Son of Ray Thomas and Lulu LaVerne (Kling) Bell.
Bachelor of Science magna cum laude, Kansas State University, 1978; Juris Doctor cum laude, Washburn U., 1978-1981.
Research attorney, Kansas Supreme Court, Topeka, 1981-1983; associate, Goodell, Stratton, Edmands & Palmer, Topeka, 1981-1983; vice president, Kansas Hospital Association, Topeka, since 1986. Member Lou Douglas Lecturer Series, Manhattan, Kansas, since 1984.
Volunteer Kansas Children's Service League, Topeka, 1983-1985. Board directors Topeka Housing Information Center, 1985. President, board directors Community Youth Homes, Inc., 1986.
Member American Bar Association, National Health Lawyers Association, American Academy Hospital Attorneys, Kansas Bar Association, Topeka Bar Association (president young lawyers 1984-1986).
Married Valerie Ann Schirmer, March 11, 1978. 1 child Catherine Anne.