John R. Cella, Jr.
About John R. Cella, Jr.
John R. Cella, Jr. is a lawyer based in Raleigh, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2018. John R. Cella, Jr. is recognized in the following practice area:
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
Education: University of Illinois Chicago, John Marshall Law School, LL.M., graduated 2003, The University of South Carolina Upstate, J.D., graduated 1999, The University of South Carolina Upstate, B.A., President's Honor List, graduated 1996, and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., graduated 1994
Location: Raleigh, NC
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