Kenneth C. Apicella

Kenneth C. Apicella is the founding partner of Drost, Gilbert, Andrew & Apicella, LLC, in Palatine and Chicago, Illinois. He serves clients across the state of Illinois, including the Northwest Chicago Suburbs and Northern Illinois. Representing a diverse range of clients, he assists them with various legal matters such as:

• Personal injury
• Insurance disputes
• Employment law
• Workers’ compensation
• Civil litigation

Obtaining a Bachelor of Science from the Northern Illinois University in 1996, Mr. Apicella went on to earn his law degree from the DePaul University College of Law in 1999. The same year, he was licensed to practice in Illinois and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Later, he gained admissions before the United States Supreme Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th and 7th Circuits.

Maintaining an active presence in the legal community, Mr. Apicella is a member of several professional associations, including The Chicago Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association and the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. He is also a part of the board of governors for the Northwest Suburban Bar Association (NWSBA).

With more than two decades of experience, Mr. Apicella has represented various individuals, companies and municipalities in Illinois and 16 other states across the U.S., helping them recover tens of millions of dollars in settlement amounts and trial verdicts. Recognized for his vast knowledge of the law and professionalism, he has been rated 10 out of 10 on Avvo. The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin have named him in the Forty to Watch list and The National Trial Lawyers have added him to their Top 40 Under 40 list.

Mr. Apicella has authored many articles in the Trial Journal of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and written course materials and presented lectures at the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education. He also plays an active role as a moderator at the NWSBA Continuing Legal Education seminars.