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Andrew W. Cecil

Partner & Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer

E-mail: acecil@ProtectingOhio.com

Personal Statement

“Having begun my career as a defense lawyer, I grew dissatisfied representing insurance companies and businesses. In 1993, I followed my heart and began representing consumers and those injured by others. The change was one of the most satisfying decisions I ever made! Helping others get justice and correcting wrongs gives me a great sense of satisfaction. Knowing I made a positive difference for a client is worth so much more to me than the money I was offered by insurance companies to represent them.”

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Education

  • B.S., Police Administration, Eastern Kentucky University with High Honors (1982)
  • J.D., University of Louisville School of Law (1985)

Honors & Achievements

  • Board Certified Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
  • Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • Trustee, Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers 1998-1999
  • Distinguished Service Award Recipient, Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers 1999
  • Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers Hall of Fame
  • Ohio Super Lawyer 2005, 2006 and 2007 (Cincinnati Magazine)
  • Frequent lecturer to trial lawyer groups and young lawyers

Professional Associations

  • The Ohio State Bar Association
  • The Columbus Bar Association
  • Ohio Association for Justice
  • Central Ohio Association for Justice
  • Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Family

Andy has three daughters; Emily, Carly, and Nell.

Community

Andy is active in his church and is a member of the church choir and often serves as a lecturer. He previously served on the board of the Huckleberry House (a home for runaways). He has supported various charitable organizations including the Special Olympics and breast cancer awareness.

Hobbies & Interests

Andy enjoys spending time with his family, working outdoors, reading, boating, and physical exercise including running.