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