Eleni Andriana Drakatos

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.

Capital University Law School

J.D. (2003)

Ohio Wesleyan University

B.A. (2000)

Yacobozzi Drakatos, LLC

2014 - Current

Colley Shroyer & Abraham Co., LPA

2003 - 2013

"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

Too many to list

Top Lawyer Columbus CEO Magazine

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2022

Respected Advocate Award

Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys

2018

AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review

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AVVO Rating 10.0

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2015 President's Award

Central Ohio Association for Justice

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

Ohio

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