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Biography
Ken has successfully recovered tens of millions of dollars for his clients through settlements and trials. In addition to cases here in Illinois, Ken has gone where his clients need him, handling cases on a pro hac vice basis before courts in Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Iowa, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Florida, Washington and Hawaii. Ken Apicella is a member of the Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar and has been admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th and 7th Circuits.
He is a current member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Illinois Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association and was elected to the Board of Governors for the Northwest Suburban Bar Association. Ken has earned the designations “Super Lawyer” and “Rising Star” by Thompson Reuters, honors awarded to only 5% of all attorneys nationally based upon professional achievements and a high degree of peer recognition.
In 2009, Ken was selected by the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin as one of Forty Illinois Attorneys under Forty to Watch. Ken has published articles in peer journals including the Trial Journal of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. He has authored materials and lectured for the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education and regularly serves as a moderator at NWSBA Continuing Legal Education seminars.
Experienced Life Insurance Lawyer Here to Help with Denied, Delayed, or Underpaid Insurance Claims
Aggressive and Experienced Lawyer Here to Serve as Your Advocate
Experienced Policyholder Lawyer Here to Help with Denied, Delayed, or Underpaid Insurance Claims
Aggressive and Experienced Injury Lawyer Here to Serve as Your Advocate
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Life Insurance
35%
27 years
Personal Injury
35%
27 years
Insurance
15%
27 years
Wrongful Death
10%
27 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-33%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Illinois for 26 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Ken Apicella
(847) 934-6040
Fax
4811 Emerson Ave., Ste. 110, Palatine, IL, 60067
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Posted by Sam | February 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Save your money
I hired Ken Apicella to support me regarding a financial dispute. Ken eagerly informed me that his fee for this service was $2,500. I paid him in full immediately, he did a great job convincing me that he would fight for me. As time goes by I found it to be impossible to get Ken to simply return my p...
Ken Apicella's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ken is simply one of the best attorneys I know. He is smart, savvy, professional and truly cares about his clients. He works hard, knows his way around a court room, and achieves great results. I highly recommend Kenneth Apicella!"
"Ken Apicella earns the respect of his peers and the court through his hard work, sharp legal mind and easy-going demeanor. Anyone involved in civil litigation or who has been injured in a personal injury would be well served hiring Ken to represent him or her."
"Ken is a great law partner. He is able to pinpoint the key issues of a client's case quickly and identify the facts that influence those issues almost immediately. Ken is a results oriented hard worker. I enjoy practicing law with him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ken is an outstanding lawyer that understands how to really help people."
Jay Andrew
Litigation lawyer
Matthew Fakhoury
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
40 Illinois Attorneys Under 40 to Watch, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Partner, Drost, Gilbert, Andrew & Apicella, LLC
2011 - 2013
Owner, Apicella Law Firm, LLC
2008 - 2011
Partner, Apicella & Malatesta, LLC
2000 - 2008
Attorney, Nielsen, Zehe & Antas
Associations
2016 - Present
Suburban Bar CoalitionJudicial Evaluation Committee
2016 - Present
Suburban Bar CoalitionJudicial Evaluation Committee
2011 - Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
2010 - Present
Northwest Suburban Bar AssociationCo-chair
2008 - Present
Chicago Bar Association, Tort Litigation CommitteeMember
2023 - 2024
Northwest Suburban Bar AssociationPresident
2019 - 2024
Northwest Suburban Bar AssociationExecutive Board Member
2011 - 2024
Northwest Suburban Bar AssociationBoard of Governors
Education
1999
DePaul University College of Law
JD
1995
Northern Illinois University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2014
Personal Injury Practice Update
Damages Update
2013
Winter Dinner Meeting CLE
Mobile Device Forensics & Social Media Discovery
2011
Joint Civil / Criminal Law CLE
Modern Techniques, Tools, & Equipment for Vehicle Accident Investigation and Reconstruction
2010
Personal Injury Practice: Emerging Issues for 2010
Trends in joint and several liability, contribution, collateral source, non-economic damages (and caps), punitive damages, and more
Publications
2014
Daily Herald Business Ledger
How to Handle a Denied Insurance Claim in Illinois
1999
Trial Journal of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
Thoughts on Handling Special Interrogatories at Trial
Languages
English