DeAngelo A. LaVette

In the day-to-day management of cases, DeAngelo oversees jury research and voir dire and manages discovery, government inquiries, and subpoena requests. He also develops and prepares both offensive and defensive strategies, pre- and post-trial motions, and appellate briefs. DeAngelo has significant experience preparing witnesses for trial – including direct- and cross-examinations of both lay and expert witnesses. DeAngelo works closely with experts, including vetting, managing discovery, and taking and defending depositions. He also participates and assists in evaluating financial risk in mediation and settlement conferences. He has served as second chair in a jury trial, which resulted in a complete defense verdict.

Before joining Tucker Ellis, DeAngelo was associate general counsel of a health care management company where he managed cases at both the trial and appellate levels in state and federal courts in Ohio and Kentucky. As part of his general responsibilities overseeing the legal affairs for dozens of health care facilities, DeAngelo led and assisted in written discovery and depositions, as well as resolution and exit strategies. He also oversaw regulatory and compliance matters and outside counsel billing.

DeAngelo previously served as a judicial staff attorney for Judge Cassandra Collier-Williams of the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas commercial docket, where he drafted proposed judicial opinions and memoranda. During law school, he served as an extern for then-Chief Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. of the United States District Court (ND Ohio), during which time he drafted preliminary opinions for Judge Oliver’s review.

Born in Cleveland, DeAngelo grew up in Bedford, Ohio. He enjoys spending quality time with his loved ones, traveling abroad, and experiencing other cultures. In his spare time, he embraces adrenaline-rush activities, including skydiving and ziplining.