Atty. Thomas P. "Tom" Cella

Atty. Thomas P. "Tom" Cella

Thomas P. Cella is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration, Mediation, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs.

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Profile Summary

About Thomas P. "Tom" Cella at a glance

Thomas P. "Tom" Cella is a medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, and adr attorney based in Hartford, Connecticut, practicing at Howard, Kohn, Sprague & FitzGerald LLP. Educated at Western New England University School of Law (J.D., 1983). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mediation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in Hartford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Thomas P. Cella is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration, Mediation, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Thomas P., who practices law in Hartford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2016
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas P. "Tom" Cella's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas P. "Tom" Cella 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.

Thomas P. "Tom" Cella is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Connecticut →

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.

Thomas P. "Tom" Cella is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Connecticut →

Product Liability

Thomas P. "Tom" Cella is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Connecticut →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Thomas P. "Tom" Cella is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Connecticut →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Connecticut

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas P. "Tom" Cella

Where is Thomas P. "Tom" Cella's law office located?
Thomas P. "Tom" Cella's law practice is located in Hartford, Connecticut. The firm is Howard, Kohn, Sprague & FitzGerald LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas P. "Tom" Cella handle?
Thomas P. "Tom" Cella focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
Where did Thomas P. "Tom" Cella go to law school?
Thomas P. "Tom" Cella earned their education at (J.D., 1983).
How can I contact Thomas P. "Tom" Cella for a consultation?
You can contact Thomas P. "Tom" Cella directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Thomas P. "Tom" Cella received?
Thomas P. "Tom" Cella's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration; Best Lawyers in America — Mediation; Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs.

Education

J.D.
Western New England University School of Law
- 1983

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mediation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026

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