DeAngelo LaVette joined Sutter O’Connell in 2025, bringing broad experience from his large national firm, clerkship, and in-house experiences. He focuses his practice on defending pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, large hospital systems, and health care providers in high-stakes litigation involving health and life sciences, mass torts, product liability, business and commercial disputes. He brings strategic insight and hands-on experience to every stage of litigation—from initial case assessment through trial and appeal.

Before joining Sutter O’Connell, DeAngelo was Associate General Counsel for a health care management company, where he oversaw trial and appellate litigation in Ohio and Kentucky. In that role, he led discovery efforts, managed regulatory and compliance matters, supervised outside counsel, and developed resolution strategies across a portfolio of health care facilities. He also oversaw regulatory and compliance matters. 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 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.