ANDREW CECIL
**** ******** ******, ***** **********, Ohio 43110
614-***-**** ************@*****.***
Executive Profile
Managing attorney in busy trial practice law firm. Besides handling a caseload ranging from 40-100 files at any one time, also responsible for managing firm of five attorneys and a staff of six. Actively engaged in professional organizations including past experience in teaching seminars and trial skills to peers.
Skill Highlights
• Leadership • Communication
• Teaching • Self starter
• Listens well • No need for direct management
• Experienced
Core Accomplishments
• Achieved National Board Certification by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (fewer than 5% of attorneys in the United States achieve this certification).
• Columbus CEO magazine has named Mr. Cecil a top-rated attorney in Central Ohio.
• Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
• The American Trial Lawyers Association Top 100 Lawyers in Ohio
• Ohio Super Lawyer 2005 – 2015
• Distinguished Service Award Recipient. Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers 1999
• Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers Hall of Fame
Professional Experience
Managing Partner
June 2007 to June 2015
Cecil & Geiser, LLP – Columbus, Ohio
In addition to trial work, addressed marketing, case “inventory” and training of younger attorneys in the firm. Firm is considered one of the leading general personal injury firms in Central Ohio. Handled all business issues with the assistance from various office managers.
January 1998 to June 2007
Plymale Partnership – Columbus, Ohio
A partner in firm which was the predecessor to Cecil & Geiser, LLP. Consistently top revenue producing attorney for a firm that ranged in size from six to eight attorneys.
Associate
January 1986 to January 1998
Columbus, Ohio
Associate in three separate law firms learning the skills necessary to be a trial attorney.
Education
J.D.: Law – 1985
Brandeis School of Law – Louisville, Kentucky, USA
University of Louisville Law School 1983 – 1985
Bachelor of Science: Police Admin - 1983
Eastern Kentucky University – Richmond, Kentucky, USA
Graduated with High Honors – 1983