Atty. Kenneth C. Apicella

Atty. Kenneth C. Apicella

Ken has successfully recovered tens of millions of dollars for his clients through settlements and trials. In addition to cases here in Illinois, Ken has gone where his clients need him, handling cases on a pro hac vice basis before courts in Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Iowa, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Florida, Washington and Hawaii.

Palatine Palatine 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About Kenneth C. Apicella at a glance

Kenneth C. Apicella is a Member based in Palatine, Illinois, practicing at Apicella Law Firm, LLC. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and employment. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1999) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1999). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1999) and Northern Illinois University (B.S., 1996). Active member of Chicago and Illinois State Bar Associations Association of Trial Lawyers of America Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Palatine, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ken has successfully recovered tens of millions of dollars for his clients through settlements and trials
  • In addition to cases here in Illinois, Ken has gone where his clients need him, handling cases on a pro hac vice basis before courts in Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Iowa, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Florida, Washington and Hawaii
  • Ken Apicella is a member of the Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar and has been admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, as well as the U.S
  • Court of Appeals for the 6th and 7th Circuits
  • He is a current member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Illinois Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association and was elected to the Board of Governors for the Northwest Suburban Bar Association
  • Ken has earned the designations “Super Lawyer” and “Rising Star” by Thompson Reuters, honors awarded to only 5% of all attorneys nationally based upon professional achievements and a high degree of peer recognition
  • In 2009, Ken was selected by the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin as one of Forty Illinois Attorneys under Forty to Watch
  • Ken has published articles in peer journals including the Trial Journal of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
  • He has authored materials and lectured for the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education and regularly serves as a moderator at NWSBA Continuing Legal Education seminars

Practice Areas Explained

Kenneth C. Apicella's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kenneth C. Apicella handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Kenneth C. Apicella is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Illinois →

Medical Malpractice

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

Kenneth C. Apicella is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Illinois →

Wrongful Death

Kenneth C. Apicella is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Illinois →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Kenneth C. Apicella is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Law

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

Kenneth C. Apicella is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Palatine are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois 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 Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Kenneth C. Apicella

Where is Kenneth C. Apicella's law office located?
Kenneth C. Apicella's law practice is located in Palatine, Illinois. The firm is Apicella Law Firm, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kenneth C. Apicella handle?
Kenneth C. Apicella focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Kenneth C. Apicella practiced law?
Kenneth C. Apicella has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Kenneth C. Apicella go to law school?
Kenneth C. Apicella earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.S., 1996).
How can I contact Kenneth C. Apicella for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1999
B.S.
Northern Illinois University
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1999

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