Alexander M. Andrews
Retired Partner
Alec retired in 2021 after 40 years with Ulmer. A seasoned business litigator, he represented manufacturers and distributors in contract and commercial disputes. He has achieved the highest ranking, AV Preeminent®, from Martindale-Hubbell®, been named to the Ohio Super Lawyers list and The Best Lawyers in America©, and was named a “Top Lawyer” by Columbus C.E.O. Magazine. He also had significant trial experience in the areas of fire litigation, subrogation and insurance matters and was a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI). He served as Partner-in-Charge of the Columbus office for 30 years.
Education & Admissions
Education
- Boston University
(B.A., 1978)
- Case Western Reserve University School of Law
(J.D., 1981)
Admissions
- U.S. Supreme Court State of Ohio
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court, Colorado
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
Publications & Presentations
Publications
- “Will Your Fire Investigator’s Qualifications Stand Up In Court?” originally published in Claims Magazine, republished in Property Casualty 360 eNewsletter (April 2016)
- “Ohio Rental Car and Truck Law – 2007 Update,” (June 2007) [Update of article authored in 1999, published in the Association of Civil Trial Attorneys Quarterly Newsletter]
- “Keeping Old Insurance Policies Under Lock And Key Might Pay Off Later,“ Business First – Commercial
- Developers Resource, 2007 Power Breakfast Supplement (February 2007)
- “Let the Buyer Beware! Is Caveat Emptor Alive and Well?” with Matthew C. Krejci, In Contract, published by the Columbus Board of Realtors (February 2006)
- “Arbitration 101,” Builder/Architect Magazine (January 2006)
- “Ohio’s Statute of Repose,” Builder/Architect Magazine (July 2005)
- “How to Choose a Business Litigator for Your Business,” Columbus CEO Magazine (August 2004)
Presentations
- “Arson/Fraud Investigation and Examinations Under Oath” and “Trying the Fire Case,” National Business Institute (May 2018)
- “Spoliation of Evidence,” SEA, Ltd. Employee Orientation Event (October, 2016)
- “Cyber Security Risk and Coverage,” Factory Mutual Partner Appreciation Event, Panel Discussion (August 2016)
- “Insurance Legislation Update,” Central Ohio Association of Corporate Counsel (August 2016)
- “Legal Issues in the Sharing Economy,” Thomas J. Moyer Inns of Court, Panel Discussion (March 2016)
- “Spoliation of Evidence,” In-house Client Presentation (September 2015)
- “Kaboom – Fire Investigation and Litigation,” Columbus Bar Association CLE (August 2015)
- “Daubert – Experts on Fire,” OACTA Product Liability Seminar (June 2010)
- “Avoiding Spoliation of Evidence,” National Association of Subrogation Professionals (September 2009)
- “Legal Risk Management for Diabetes Health Professionals,” 44th Annual Diabetes Symposium held in Columbus, sponsored by the Central Ohio Diabetes Association (October 2007)
Involvement
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- American Bar Association
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Columbus Bar Association
- Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys (Board of Trustees)
- Defense Research Institute
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Central Ohio Diabetes Association (Member – Board of Directors, 1993-2017; Past President, Board of Trustees)
- Scioto Township Zoning Commission (Zoning Commissioner, 2004-2021)
FIRM INVOLVEMENT
- Finance Committee
- Security Advisory Board
Honors
HONORS
- AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated – Martindale-Hubbell
- Named to the Ohio Super Lawyers list (2009-2013; 2015-2022)
- Named to The Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation; Insurance Law; Product Liability Litigation – Defendants (2021; 2022)
- Named a “Top Lawyer” in Central Ohio by C.E.O. Magazine (2010-2012)
CERTIFICATIONS
- Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI)