Atty. Patrick Cella
Patrick Cella is a principal in the firm’s Chicago office. Mr.
Senior Living Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 24+ Years Experience
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About Patrick Cella at a Glance
Patrick Cella is a Principal based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kitch Drutchas Wagner Valitutti & Sherbrook. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on elder law. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2002). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 2002) and Miami University (B.S., 1999). Active member of Defense Research Institute. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick Cella
- Patrick Cella is a principal in the firm’s Chicago office
- Mr. Cella is an experienced trial lawyer, focusing on the defense of claims of professional and general negligence in the senior living and overall healthcare setting
- In addition to his healthcare trial services, he has assisted clients in administrative hearings, state and federal investigations, premises liability claims, product liability claims, real estate malpractice, and contract disputes
- Throughout his career, Mr. Cella has aimed to provide the best defense possible to his clients, while also planning for the future, providing risk management counseling and advice
- He has presented at healthcare industry symposiums and round-table discussions with the goal of limiting the exposure of potential litigation
- He has also provided client-specific training and investigation assistance to a host of senior living clients
- Mr. Cella is admitted to practice law in the Illinois State Courts and the U.S
- District Court, Northern District of Illinois
- Mr. Cella received his Juris Doctor from DePaul University College of Law in 2002
- He earned a Bachelor of Science in Political Arts from Miami University (Ohio) in 1999
- Mr. Cella is a member of the Defense Research Institute, a national organization of defense counsel and insurance professional
- He is also a 2011 graduate of the International Association of Defense Counsel’s Trial Academy at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California
- Publications Panel Member, Long Term Care Conference, “Managing Risk During Mergers & Acquisitions in Long Term Care,” LTC Risk Legal Committee, Chicago, Illinois, August 4, 2016 Webinar: “HIPAA 2013: How the Final Rule Will Impact Your Organization,” May 30, 2014 “Online Investigation Roadmap,” Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel 2013 Spring Symposium, March 15, 2013 “Nursing Home Documentation: The Importance of Accurate and Appropriate Charting, Illinois Health Care Association 62nd Annual Trade Show and Convention, September 12, 2012 Insights & News January, 2024 - Recent Highlights Patrick Cella Joins Nursing Home & Senior Living Litigation Practice Leadership as Co-Chair in Chicago September, 2023 - Recent Highlights, Legal Updates CMS Releases Proposed Minimum Staffing Standards June, 2023 - Recent Highlights, Special Publications, Legal Updates U.S
- Supreme Court Grants Residents Right to Sue State-Owned Nursing Homes Under Federal Nursing Home Reform Act
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Patrick Cella's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick Cella handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Elder Law in Chicago
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
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 Chicago 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 venue, 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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Chicago Choose Patrick Cella
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Patrick Cella's practice in the field of elder law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Patrick Cella brings 24+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Elder Law Practice
Concentrating on elder law means Patrick Cella's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Patrick Cella attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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