Andrew Agati, Business Attorney in Cleveland, Ohio
Over 31 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Class Action, and Insurance
Cleveland, OH
Practicing business in Cleveland since 1995.
- 31+
- Years practicing
- 3
- Bar admissions
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Andrew Agati is an attorney based in Cleveland, OHIO. The practice focuses on Business, Class Action, and Insurance. Andrew has over 31 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Cleveland, OHIO
- Experience
- over 31 years
- Known for
- Business · Class Action · Insurance
- Handles Business, Class Action, and Insurance matters from Cleveland, OHIO.
- Over 31 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (Cleveland) (2025).
About Andrew Agati: Andrew Agati is an attorney based in Cleveland, OHIO. The practice focuses on Business, Class Action, and Insurance. Andrew has over 31 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Andrew Agati
Andrew concentrates on business, class action, insurance, litigation, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Andrew handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business
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Class Action
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Insurance
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Litigation
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Product Liability
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Business cases in Cleveland, Ohio
Andrew takes business matters in Cleveland, Ohio. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Andrew agrees to represent you.
Class Action cases in Cleveland, Ohio
Andrew takes class action matters in Cleveland, Ohio. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Andrew agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in Cleveland, Ohio
Andrew takes insurance matters in Cleveland, Ohio. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Andrew agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Cleveland, Ohio
Andrew takes litigation matters in Cleveland, Ohio. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Andrew agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Cleveland, Ohio
Andrew takes product liability matters in Cleveland, Ohio. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Andrew agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Andrew Agati — Over 31 years of Ohio business experience
Andrew Agati is an attorney based in Cleveland, OHIO. The practice focuses on Business, Class Action, and Insurance. Andrew has over 31 years of legal experience.
Andrew has a history of representing corporate clients in sophisticated, complex, and sensitive matters in a wide variety of industries and disciplines. He has tried cases to verdict in Ohio, Florida, and California and has served as lead appellate counsel in the defense of a class certification denial. For the past 15 years, however, his focus has been in spearheading insurance recoveries for corporate policyholders in a variety of business sectors, under various state and international laws, and under a wide variety of insurance policies, including E&O policies, financial institution bonds (or crime policies), computer fraud and cyber policies, EPL policies, D&O policies, product recall policies, CGL policies, property, builder's risk, contractor's protective indemnity & rectification policies, stand-alone punitive damages policies, as well as title insurance and reinsurance treaties, and excess and umbrella policies. In that time, he has helped recover nearly $420 million for his clients. At the same time, Andrew continues to be called upon to defend major high-stakes matters, including defending publicly traded companies facing False Claims Act claims, a regulatory investigation, and hundreds of millions of alleged investor losses in Ponzi schemes.
Andrew's approach to business cases
Andrew has a history of representing corporate clients in sophisticated, complex, and sensitive matters in a wide variety of industries and disciplines. He has tried cases to verdict in Ohio, Florida, and California and has served as lead appellate counsel in the defense of a class certification denial. For the past 15 years, however, his focus has been in spearheading insurance recoveries for…
Clients Andrew works with
Andrew reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, class action, and insurance matters in Cleveland and the surrounding Ohio area.
Credentials
Andrew Agati's legal education and bar admissions
Case Western Reserve University
J.D. · 1995
Allegheny College
B.A. · 1992
Jurisdictions
Andrew's state bar admissions
New York
2009 · ACTIVE
Illinois
1999 · ACTIVE
Ohio
1995 · ACTIVE
Andrew studied at J.D. in Case Western Reserve University and B.A. in Allegheny College.
Law school and academic background
Andrew completed J.D. in Case Western Reserve University and B.A. in Allegheny College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Andrew runs in Ohio is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Andrew Agati
Andrew has received 14 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (Cleveland)
2025
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Financial Services Regulation Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America
2026
Best Lawyers in America — , Commercial Litigation, 2019-24, Insurance Law, 2024, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants, 2024
2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (Cleveland) (2025). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026).
Locations
Andrew Agati's office in Cleveland
Andrew's primary office is at 200 Public Square, Suite 3500, Cleveland, Ohio, 44114-2302. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Client reviews of Andrew Agati
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How to hire Andrew Agati — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Andrew usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Andrew charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Andrew's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Andrew will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Cleveland, Ohio
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Andrew
Andrew discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Andrew confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Andrew's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Andrew Agati
How much does it cost to hire Andrew for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Andrew walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Andrew offer a free consultation?
Andrew charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Andrew's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Andrew's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Ohio typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Andrew gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Andrew take my case if I'm outside Cleveland?
Andrew is licensed in Ohio. Matters governed by Ohio law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Andrew will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Andrew?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Andrew will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Andrew accepting new business clients right now?
Andrew's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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