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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
  • The American Trial Lawyers Association Top 100 Lawyers in Ohio
  • Ohio Super Lawyer 2005 – 2012
  • Trustee, Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers 1998-1999; 2006-present
  • Trustee, Ohio Association for Justice 2006 – present
  • Distinguished Service Award Recipient, Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers 1999
  • Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers Hall of Fame
  • 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, and volunteers his time to serve meals at the YWCA Family Center.  Andy and the firm are also proud to sponsor the YWCA Fall Festival for center residents and employees.

Hobbies & Interests

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