Nicholas Anthony Dicello
Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP • Cleveland, OH
Personal InjuryBankruptcy LitigationBusiness LitigationClass ActionsInsurance
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Contact
Email
Phone
(888) 526-1522
Address
1001 Lakeside Ave East, Cleveland, OH, 44114, US
Professional
About
Nicholas Anthony Dicello is a seasoned attorney at Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP, where he has been an associate since 2004. A magna cum laude graduate of the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (2002), Nicholas made significant contributions as the managing editor of the Cleveland State Law Review. His published article, "No Pain, No Gain, No Compensation: Exploiting Professional Athletes Through Substandard Medical Care Administered By Team Physicians," highlighted critical medical malpractice concerns in professional sports and garnered several accolades in the legal community. Before joining Spangenberg, Nicholas honed his legal skills as a law clerk for the late Judge John M. Manos at the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. He is licensed to practice in both state and federal courts in Ohio and is an active member of the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Bar Association, the Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys, the Ohio Association for Justice, and the American Association for Justice. Recognized for his legal acumen, he was named a "Rising Star" by Law & Politics® magazine in 2006, 2007, 2009, and 2010. Nicholas has successfully litigated a broad range of cases, focusing on bankruptcy litigation, business litigation, class actions, insurance disputes, medical malpractice, and personal injury claims. His experience includes serving as special litigation co-counsel for debtors and unsecured creditors, as well as handling commercial insurance disputes. A Cleveland native, Nicholas graduated from Hawken Upper School in 1994 before attending Lehigh University, where he earned a B.A. in Earth and Environmental Sciences with honors. As a Division I college soccer player, he achieved recognition as an Academic All-American goalkeeper and later played professionally with the Cleveland Crunch, contributing to the 1999 N.P.S.L. championship team.
About Personal Injury Law
Personal injury attorneys represent individuals who have been injured due to the negligence of others. They work to obtain compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Common matters include car accidents, slip and fall, medical malpractice, workplace injuries.
Credentials
Education
2002 Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1998 Lehigh University BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2017 Civil Rights Law, Best Lawyers in America 2015 PI General: Plaintiff, Super Lawyers Magazine 2014 PI General: Plaintiff, Super Lawyers Magazine 2014 Who to Watch In Law, Crain's Cleveland Business 2013 Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers
Publications
2014 Cleveland Bar Journal Template for Effective Data Discovery in Complex Litigation: ND-OH Appendix K 2007 COSE The Contingency Fee Alternative for Costly Legal Serivces 2001 Cleveland State Law Review No Pain, No Gain, No Compensation: Exploiting Professional Athletes Through Substandard Medical Care Administered By Team Physicians
Associations
2012 - Present Judge John M. Manos American Inn of Court Member Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys Member Ohio Association for Justice Member American Association for Justice Member Cleveland-Marshall Law Alumni Association Trustee
Speaking
2014 Ohio Association for Justice When is Your Agent Liable? An Errors and Omissions Claim 2012 Police Liability Seminar Police Liability 2011 Medical School for Plaintiff Lawyers How to Critically Analyze the “Simple” Case and Develop Creative Ways
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Updated: Jul 29, 2026