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Eleni Andriana Drakatos

Yacobozzi Drakatos, LLC

Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury
Ohio

Client Reviews

Lindsay Dupps Kidwell June 10, 2022

Knowledgeable, compassionate and tough I would highly recommend Eleana and her firm as personal injury attorneys. Eleana and her team are very knowledgeable about personal injury law. Eleana was able to explain all of the laws and my rights in a very approachable and clear fashion. I felt that Eleana and her team were always my advocate and looking out for my best interests. Eleana and her team kept me up to date and informed throughout the entire process. I know they all fought hard for me and my rights. We settled my case and I am very happy with the outcome. Whenever I had a decision to make Eleana was there to talk me through it and provide all possible options and outcomes but she always respected my decisions. Eleana was empathetic throughout the entire process and helped me navigate between the emotional and the law. I cannot recommend Eleana highly enough.

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K. T. May 24, 2022

Caring and effective - couldn't have hoped for a better attorney I was rear-ended at high speed which led to a life-changing personal injury and a totaled vehicle. The responsible party's insurance company was refusing to pay my medical bills or my property damage. Not only did Eleni take my case, she negotiated a very fair settlement. Throughout my case, she made sure to listen to my concerns and kept me apprised of what was (or wasn't) happening. I cannot speak highly enough of her. God forbid, should I need an attorney in the future, Eleni will be my first call.

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Biography

Eleana is a trial lawyer with almost 20 years of experience in litigating personal injury and medical negligence cases. She practices with her husband, Dennis Yacobozzi in the law firm of Yacobozzi Drakatos, LLC. Her focus is on efficiently maximizing her clients' recovery. She is dedicated to the legal profession and its teaching. She is adjunct faculty for the Paralegal Program at Columbus State Community College. She served as the President of the Ohio State Bar Association (2019-2020) and the President of the Women Lawyers of Franklin County (2013-2014). She frequently mentors young attorneys and is passionate about advancing women in the legal profession. Eleana has given numerous presentations on the topics of medical negligence, birth injury, personal injury, insurance law, leadership, and women in the law. She is licensed to practice in Ohio and the District of Columbia, the United States District Courts for the Southern and Northern District of Ohio, the United States Court of Appeals Sixth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. In her spare time, Eleana loves to spend time with her family, traveling, biking, reading, and cooking.

Practice Areas

Medical Malpractice

Personal Injury

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Ohio

Languages

English: Spoken, Written
Greek: Spoken, Written

Professional Experience

: Yacobozzi Drakatos, LLC; 2014 - Current

: Colley Shroyer & Abraham Co., LPA; 2003 - 2013

Education

Capital University Law School: J.D. (2003)

Ohio Wesleyan University: B.A. (2000)

Awards

Top Lawyer Columbus CEO Magazine: .; 2022

Respected Advocate Award: Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys; 2018

AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review: .

AVVO Rating 10.0: .

2015 President's Award: Central Ohio Association for Justice

Professional Associations

Ohio State Bar # 0076269: Member; Current

Columbus Bar Association: Current

American Association for Justice: Current

Ohio Association for Justice: Current

Central Ohio Association for Justice: Current

Women Lawyers of Franklin County (Past President): Current

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Publications

Articles & Publications

"The Big Lebowski": What Happens When You Have Sued the Wrong Dude? Ohio Trial Magazine, August 2011

The Public's Right to Access Discovery Materials: An Overview of Ohio Law Following Lowe, Ohio Trial Magazine, Summer 2007

Who Cares About the Standard of Care, Ohio Association for Justice Quarterly, January 2014

Speaking Engagements

Too many to list

Websites & Blogs

Website

Legal Answers

1 Questions Answered

Q. I had carpal tunnel surgery on December 14 2021. Since then have had two issues with infections once was hospitalized: April 22, 2022; A: Generally speaking, infection cases are rarely successful because infections are a common risk and complication of any surgery. The law requires you to prove that the medical provider's negligence caused you an injury. Just because you had a bad result, does not mean that the doctor was negligent.

It is important for your medical records to be thoroughly reviewed to determine whether or not you have a meritorious case. Be sure to consult with an attorney who specializes in medical negligence cases. Ohio has a one (1) year statute of limitations for medical negligence cases. This means that you must settle your case or file a lawsuit in a court of competent jurisdiction on or before the expiration of the applicable statute of limitations. Failure to do so would bar your ability to recover. ... Read More