Av. Patrick Cella
Patrick Cella is a principal in the firm’s Chicago office. Mr.
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Patrick Cella is a Principal based in Chicago, Illinois, practforg at Kitch Drutchas Wagner Valitutti & Sherbrook. They haand 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2002). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 2002) and Miami University (B.S., 1999). Actiand member of Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- 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
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Illinois
Practforg law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 andnue, and the substantiand 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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