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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.
Over 40 yrs. Bankruptcy experience, Top Attorneys, 2015-2019, never lose an asset, erase all debt
Stop sheriff sales, repossessions, frozen accounts, garnishments by filing Chapter 13
Erase all debts: credit card, medical, personal loans, unsecured debt by filing Chapter 7
Over 40 yrs. Bankruptcy experience, Top Attorneys, 2015-2018
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Debt
34%
48 years | 3,000 cases
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
33%
48 years | 3,000 cases
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
33%
48 years | 3,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2019 2014
Licenses
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 47 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1978
No misconduct found
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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 anonymous | November 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
PA bankruptcy law expert - made a difficult situation as painless and easy as possible
For anyone looking for help with your personal or business bankruptcy filing, Ms. Cella and her paralegal Jill are the team you should choose. When I was going through the research process, I must have called at least a dozen law firms and spoke to 7 or 8, many of whom are big ones that you see rank ...
Posted by Barbara | December 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Great choice for bankruptcy
We are very happy we went with Ms. Cella for our bankruptcy case. We were very impressed with how she knows the law and we felt very confident having her represent us. We were nervous about going to court but she made us feel better because she was so prepared. Her staff is very helpful and friendly....
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 William | January 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Excellent lawyer, highly recommend!
Ms. Cella represented me in my bankruptcy case and I highly recommend her to anyone who has a lot of debt and doesn’t know where to turn. She is great at explaining the process which is complicated and making it easy to understand. She knows the law inside and out and her experience really shows. Gre...
Jeanne Marie Cella's Lawyer Endorsements
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"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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Experience
Honors
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
Work Experience
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
Associations
2009 - Present
Duke Philadelphia
2000 - Present
Penn Club of Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Bar Association
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
National Victim's Rights Association
Phi Beta Kappa
American Bankruptcy Institute
Education
1978
Duke University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1975
University of Pennsylvania
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
1990
Delaware County District Attorney's Office Lecture
Intersection of Criminal Law and Juvenile Law
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
Ally bank told me I do not need reaffirmation on car l that I am still paying during my Chapter 7, can they repo and sue me ?
26 Jun 2022
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Why would someone still be on a loan after Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Pennsylvania?
04 Jun 2022
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Recovering car title from auto title loan company?
18 May 2022