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With a remarkable 40-year career in bankruptcy law, Jeanne Marie Cella, Esq. is a seasoned attorney committed to providing high-quality legal services. She is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate from the University of Pennsylvania, followed by earning her Juris Doctor from Duke University Law School. Upon graduating, Ms. Cella gained invaluable experience as a Federal Law Clerk in the Southern District of New York, working in both Federal District and Appellate Courts.
Her career further developed as she was appointed Deputy District Attorney for Delaware County, Pennsylvania, where she served diligently for 18 years. Ms. Cella has actively contributed to her community, having held positions as President of the Board of Commissioners of Marple Township, Pennsylvania, and as a Marple Township Planning Commissioner and Municipal Solicitor. Her legal practice is centered around bankruptcy, wills, trusts, and estates, reflecting her vast legal acumen and dedication to client advocacy.
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48 years | 3,000 cases
48 years | 3,000 cases
48 years | 3,000 cases
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State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1978
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Posted by Michael | October 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Smooth Bankruptcy Filing
Ms. Cella was the right call to make when we were having financial difficulties. Her staff paralegal Jill is absolutely wonderful. They work as a well organized professional team. Me and my wife were blown away by the attention to detail and excellent communications. We always got an answer to our qu...
Posted by Lee | November 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Chapter 13 Process
Jeanne Marie Cella is a warm hug found in the stoic world of law. It is not exaggeration to say that my friend, who is her client, would not be alive today if it were not for the Chapter 13 work of Atty Cella and paralegal Jill McElwee. As my friend’s Financial Power of Attorney, I saw this proc...
Posted by anonymous | August 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Ms. Cella is excellent, awesome experience
Our bankruptcy went very smoothly, Ms. Cella is highly knowledgable and answered all of our questions, we are out of debt finally, thanks to her, we should have done this a long time ago
Posted by GEORGE | August 22, 2014 | Bankruptcy & Debt
FILING BANKRUPTCY TO BEGIN A NEW LIFE
With our very first meeting with this lawyer JEANNE MARIE CELLA we were explained the different kinds of bankruptcy and which one is best for us .We agreed and filed for chapter 7 all went very painless . We received our discharge and were able to continue with our lives .We do recommend this lawy...
Posted by Bertina | August 21, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Jean Marie the people's attorney
Jean Marie was very proactive and knowledgeable in our case. She helped us determine what best suits our needs as well as made us feel comfortable and secure in her representing us. Her work really changed our lives. We are grateful to have found her and appreciate the personal touch she gave us so t...
"I endorse this lawyer. Jeanne is highly experienced, very professional, and very knowledgable about bankruptcy law."
"Jeanne Marie Cella is not only an experienced and highly competent attorney, who is attentive to her clients and their needs, she is also a genuine, courteous and extremely likable individual."
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2020
Top Attorney, Suburban Life Magazine
2020
Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine
2019
Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine
2018
Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine
2017
Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine
2016
Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine
2014
10 Best in Pennsylvania, American Institute of Bankruptcy Attorneys
2012
Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine
1975
PHI BETA KAPPA SOCIETY, University of Pennsylvania
1975
SUMMA CUM LAUDE, University of Pennsylvania
1999 - Present
Partner, Black, Stranick & Cella, PC
1992 - 1995
Adjunct Professor, St. Joseph's University
1987 - 1988
Municipal Solicitor, Marple Township, Pennsylvania
1985 - 1986
President, Board of Commissioners, Marple Township, Pennsylvania
1984 - 1985
Commissioner, Marple Township, Pennsylvania
1979 - 1996
Deputy District Attorney, District Attorneys Office of Delaware County
1978 - 1978
Clerk, The Honorable Judge Inder Wyatt
1978 - 1979
Federal Judicial Law Clerk, United States District Court, Sourhern District of New York
1978 - 1996
Prosecuting Attorney, Delware County District Attorney Office
2009 - Present
Duke Philadelphia
2000 - Present
Penn Club of Philadelphia
1978
JD - Juris Doctor
1975
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1990
Intersection of Criminal Law and Juvenile Law
English
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