Kamela Devole, General Attorney in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey
focused on General, Health Care, and Medical Malpractice
PartneratWood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP
Berkeley Heights, NJ
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Kamela Devole is a partner based in Berkeley Heights, NJ. The practice focuses on General, Health Care, and Medical Malpractice. Currently practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP.
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- Handles General, Health Care, and Medical Malpractice matters from Berkeley Heights, NJ.
About Kamela Devole: Kamela Devole is a partner based in Berkeley Heights, NJ. The practice focuses on General, Health Care, and Medical Malpractice. Currently practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Kamela Devole
Kamela concentrates on general, health care, medical malpractice, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kamela handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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General cases in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey
Kamela takes general matters in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kamela agrees to represent you.
Health Care cases in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey
Kamela takes health care matters in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kamela agrees to represent you.
Medical Malpractice cases in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey
Kamela takes medical malpractice matters in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kamela agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey
Kamela takes personal injury matters in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kamela agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Kamela Devole — Attorney of New Jersey general experience
Kamela Devole is a partner based in Berkeley Heights, NJ. The practice focuses on General, Health Care, and Medical Malpractice. Currently practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP.
Kamela Devole is the Managing Partner of WSHB’s Philadelphia office, and an accomplished attorney with extensive experience as a litigator in state and federal courts in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. She concentrates her practice on complex civil litigation and defends individuals and businesses in catastrophic injury claims.
Kamela represents insurance producers, brokers and financial advisors in professional liability errors and omissions claims. She defends architects, engineers, developers, general contractors and other construction professionals in construction litigation.
In addition, Kamela handles medical malpractice matters, where she defends health care providers in multiple major medical sub-specialties, including emergency medicine, surgery, radiology, gastroenterology, labor and delivery, and gynecology, among others.
She handles all aspects of litigation and has successfully handled numerous multi-party mediations.
Kamela is passionate about providing pro bono representation to low-income Philadelphia residents within her community. She also serves as an Arbitrator for the Compulsory Arbitration Program of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County.
She has been recognized as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Star in the practice area of civil litigation and has received the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recognition for Litigation - Construction and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants in Philadelphia, PA.
Kamela is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, as well as the State of New Jersey and the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.
Kamela is fluent in Albanian.
Newsroom
News
•WSHB Names Kamela Devole Managing Partner of Philadelphia Office
Firm News, 10.1.25
•WSHB Elevates Six Attorneys to the Firm’s Partnership
Firm News, 1.5.22
Events, Seminars & Speaking Engagements
•Dodging and Defending Drive-By ADA Lawsuits
Events, Chicago, Illinois, 4.11.22
Publications
•Pennsylvania Supreme Court Reaffirms Statutory Employer Immunity: Rejects Fonner and LeFlar Challenges
Article, 2.23.26
•Pennsylvania Courts Expand Construction Statute of Repose
Case Updates, 12.8.25
•Pennsylvania Supreme Court Strengthens Construction Industry Defense Arsenal
Case Updates, 2.29.24
•Pennsylvania Court Upholds Statute of Repose, Protecting Builders from Delayed Defect Claims
Article, 11.6.23
•Pivotal Ruling Ahead: SCOTUS To Examine Choice of Law Clauses in Maritime Contracts
Case Updates, 5.31.23
•Co-Author, "Website ADA Claims and the Potential Impact Upon the Insurance Industry," FC&S Legal, April 2017
Community Activities
•Philadelphia VIP
In the News
•Pennsylvania Supreme Court Reaffirms Statutory Employer Immunity: Rejects Fonner and LeFlar Challenges
•Federal Court Grants Summary Judgment for Property Owners in Pennsylvania Premises Liability Case
•Pennsylvania Courts Expand Construction Statute of Repose
•WSHB Names Kamela Devole Managing Partner of Philadelphia Office
Honors & Recognitions
•Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recognition for Litigation - Construction, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, and Professional Malpractice Law in Philadelphia, PA (2024 - 2026)
•Selected to the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Stars list in the practice area of civil litigation (2023 - 2026)
•Certified Litigation Management Professional by the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (2023)
Working with Kamela on a general matter
Kamela Devole is the Managing Partner of WSHB’s Philadelphia office, and an accomplished attorney with extensive experience as a litigator in state and federal courts in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. She concentrates her practice on complex civil litigation and defends individuals and businesses in catastrophic injury claims. Kamela represents insurance producers, brokers and financial advisors in…
Who Kamela represents
Kamela reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general, health care, and medical malpractice matters in Berkeley Heights and the surrounding New Jersey area.
Credentials
Kamela Devole's legal education and bar admissions
Widener University Delaware Law School
J.D. · 2016
Widener University
B.A. · 2012
Kamela studied at J.D. in Widener University Delaware Law School and B.A. in Widener University.
Law school and academic background
Kamela completed J.D. in Widener University Delaware Law School and B.A. in Widener University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kamela runs in New Jersey is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Kamela's professional memberships and bar associations
Memberships Arbitrator, Compulsory Arbitration Program of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
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Locations
Kamela Devole's office in Berkeley Heights
Kamela's primary office is at 400 Connell Drive, Suite 1100, Berkeley Heights, NJ, 07922. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP
400 Connell Drive, Suite 1100
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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How to hire Kamela Devole — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new general attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kamela usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Kamela charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kamela's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Kamela will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a general attorney in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey
A short list to run through before you commit: How many general matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Kamela
Kamela discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in general practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every general matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Kamela confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Kamela's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many general practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Kamela Devole
How much does it cost to hire Kamela for a general case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kamela walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Kamela offer a free consultation?
Kamela charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kamela's office. Some general attorneys offer free consults — check Kamela's current terms during booking.
How long do general cases in New Jersey typically take?
Simple general matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Kamela gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Kamela take my case if I'm outside Berkeley Heights?
Kamela is licensed in New Jersey. Matters governed by New Jersey law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Kamela will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Kamela?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Kamela will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Kamela accepting new general clients right now?
Kamela's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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