Atty. Cheryl A. Cardelli

Atty. Cheryl A. Cardelli

Cheryl Cardelli has focused her litigation practice on the defense of employers and health care providers. She has litigated cases in state and federal courts in Michigan, Indiana, Iowa, Massachusetts, and Tennessee.

Detroit Detroit 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Cheryl A. Cardelli at a glance

Cheryl A. Cardelli is a Principal based in Detroit, Michigan, practicing at Kitch Drutchas Wagner Valitutti & Sherbrook. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, employment, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1983). Educated at Detroit College of Law (J.D., 1983) and Central Michigan University (A.B., 1970). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Detroit Bar Association State Bar of Michigan Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Detroit, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Cheryl Cardelli has focused her litigation practice on the defense of employers and health care providers
  • She has litigated cases in state and federal courts in Michigan, Indiana, Iowa, Massachusetts, and Tennessee
  • Over the years, she has given presentations on a variety of topics, including best employment practices, health information management and reducing risk
  • Ms. Cardelli joined the Kitch firm in 1995
  • She received her J.D. from the Detroit College of Law, where she was managing editor of the Law Review
  • She served as a pre-hearing attorney for the Michigan Court of Appeals and as a law clerk for Michigan Court of Appeals Judge Robert B. Burns
  • Ms. Cardelli has an interest in disaster preparedness and is a trained and active member of a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
  • Insights & News February, 2023 - Recent Highlights, Wins Cheryl Cardelli and Joslyn Iafrate: Trial Victory in Wrongful Death Claim November, 2018 - Recent Highlights, Wins Jury Sides With Cheryl Cardelli and Terence Durkin May, 2015 - News Releases, Recent Highlights, Special Publications, Wins Cheryl Cardelli and Terence Durkin Win Defense Verdict in Wayne County Circuit Court

Practice Areas Explained

Cheryl A. Cardelli's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Cheryl A. Cardelli handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Cheryl A. Cardelli is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Michigan →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Detroit are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Cheryl A. Cardelli

Where is Cheryl A. Cardelli's law office located?
Cheryl A. Cardelli's law practice is located in Detroit, Michigan. The firm is Kitch Drutchas Wagner Valitutti & Sherbrook. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Cheryl A. Cardelli handle?
Cheryl A. Cardelli focuses on medical malpractice, employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Cheryl A. Cardelli practiced law?
Cheryl A. Cardelli has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Cheryl A. Cardelli go to law school?
Cheryl A. Cardelli earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (A.B., 1970).
How can I contact Cheryl A. Cardelli for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Cheryl A. Cardelli received?
Cheryl A. Cardelli's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Detroit College of Law
- 1983
A.B.
Central Michigan University
- 1970

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1983

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