Plakas Mannos

Plakas Mannos is a full-service, award-winning law firm serving businesses and individuals throughout Northeast Ohio.

Since our founding in 1957, we have continued to provide the highest level of expert counsel and aggressive legal representation to those we serve. We have built a law firm that will address your needs effectively by experienced attorneys who combine unparalleled courtroom experience with real world common sense.

Discover the story of Plakas Mannos—its history, values, and the experienced attorneys who have built a trusted reputation across Northeast Ohio. By learning about the firm’s decades of experience, track record of results, and the attorneys behind that success, potential clients, referral partners, and community members can understand the firm’s capabilities and character. About Us

Plakas Mannos is one of the most trusted and tenacious law firms in Northeast Ohio serving clients in Akron and Canton. Our skilled legal teamprovides a wide range of legal services with a dedication to protecting the rights and interests of our clients.

We take a client-centered, aggressive approach to provide you with a decisive advantage. Our lawyers have the skills and experience to predict the actions of the opposition while implementing strategies to maximize your success.

Attorney and Managing PartnerLee E. Plakas

Attorney and PartnerJames G. Mannos

Attorney and Partner Gary A. Corroto

Attorney and Partner David L. Dingwell

Attorney and Partner Megan J. Frantz Oldham

Attorney and Partner Maria C. Klutinoty Edwards

Attorney and Partner Peter T. Cahoon

Attorney and Partner Marietta M. Pavlidis

Attorney and Partner Collin S. Wise

Attorney Lauren A. Gribble

Attorney Brandon W. McHugh

Attorney Elisabeth C. Jackson

Attorney Hunter G. Miller

Attorney Michael A. John

Nurse Attorney Garrett Loyd

Attorney, of Counsel James M. McHugh

Attorney, Of Counsel W. Scott Gwin

• Personal Injuries: Plakas Mannos represents individuals and families whose lives have been changed by serious injury. Those seeking justice after accidents or negligence can explore how the firm protects their rights and pursues fair compensation. This page helps victims understand their options and connect with a legal team that combines empathy with strength in litigation.

Lee E. Plakas, Megan J. Frantz Oldham, Maria C. Klutinoty Edwards, Collin S. Wise, Lauren A. Gribble, Brandon W. McHugh, Elisabeth C. Jackson, and Hunter G. Miller

• Wrongful Death: When a loved one needlessly dies because of the negligence of another, Ohio law provides the right to compensation to survivors and beneficiaries of the decedent for damages that include both economic damages for the lost earnings of the loved one who died and non-economic damages for the loss of their loved one.That’s where our accidental death lawyers can help.

Lee E. Plakas, Megan J. Frantz Oldham, Maria C. Klutinoty Edwards, Collin S. Wise, Lauren A. Gribble, Brandon W. McHugh, Elisabeth C. Jackson, and Hunter G. Miller

• Medical Malpractice: When trusted medical professionals make harmful mistakes, patients and families need clarity and accountability. If you suspect negligence by a doctor, nurse, or hospital, learn how Plakas Mannos investigates and prosecutes complex medical malpractice cases, helping patients navigate both medical and legal systems with experienced support.

Lee E. Plakas, Megan J. Frantz Oldham, Maria C. Klutinoty Edwards, Collin S. Wise, Brandon W. McHugh, and Hunter G. Miller

• Truck Accident: Ouraccident law firmhas specialized knowledge regarding the regulations trucking companies are required to follow and extensive experience with finding the truth about whether a crash could have been prevented.

Lee E. Plakas, Megan J. Frantz Oldham, Maria C. Klutinoty Edwards, and Collin S. Wise

• Family Law: Family law issues can reshape every aspect of life. For individuals navigating divorce, custody, support, and related family matters in Ohio, Plakas Mannos helps protect what matters most, children, assets, and peace of mind, through experienced counsel focused on both resolution and long-term stability.

James G. Mannos, Peter T. Cahoon, Marietta M. Pavlidis, and Michael A. John

• Commercial Litigation: At Plakas Mannos, we have a unique understanding of the complexities of commercial litigation and the strategies needed to prevail.Our commercial litigation lawyers have prosecuted and defended claims alike, and thus have experience, insight, and expertise on both sides of these types of cases.

Lee E. Plakas, Gary A. Corroto, Maria C. Klutinoty Edwards, Collin S. Wise, Lauren A. Gribble, Brandon W. McHugh, Elisabeth C. Jackson, and Hunter G. Miller

• Corporate Transactions: Whether you have years of experience in owning a business or you are an entrepreneur launching a new business, expert legal counsel is a fundamental necessity of doing business. Business owners rely on Plakas Mannos to manage their everyday legal matters – from corporate transactions to forming an LLC.

Gary A. Corroto and Hunter G. Miller

• Workers' Comp: We understand the difficult position you may be in due to your injury, and we are here to provide the best legal representation possible for workers’ compensation claims. We will work closely with you to build a case that is not only successful but also achieves the best possible outcome for you. We will determine the full extent of your injury and advocate on your behalf to ensure you receive appropriate compensation.

James G. Mannos and Marietta M. Pavlidis

• Industrial Injuries: Accidents needlessly happen every day in factories and on worksites across Ohio. Poorly maintained or improperly operated equipment can malfunction or fail. Explosions, burns, chemical exposure, and other worksite catastrophes can change a life, or take a life.Your safety and your family’s safety matter to us. When you are injured in your workplace, our industrial accident lawyers are here to get you answers and accountability.

Lee E. Plakas, Maria C. Klutinoty Edwards, and Collin S. Wise

• Probate, Estates & Trusts: Estate and trust issues often arise during times of transition or loss. This page guides individuals, families, and fiduciaries through probate administration, estate planning, and trust litigation. It helps clients navigate complex laws, resolve disputes, and protect legacies with experienced, practical legal support.

James G. Mannos, David L. Dingwell, and Hunter G. Miller

• Intellectual Property: Do not wait for your business name, logo, creative work, idea, or valuable trade secrets to be misappropriated before you obtain the proper legal protection. Our intellectual property lawyers are well-versed in IP issues and trade secrets law.

Gary A. Corroto and Hunter G. Miller

• Environmental / Toxic Torts: At Plakas Mannos, our toxic tort lawyers strive to provide sound legal advice and representation to those affected by environmental hazards. We use our experience to act as advocates for our clients in navigating the nuances and unique difficulties of toxic tort claims.

Lee E. Plakas, Gary A. Corroto and Hunter G. Miller

• Employment: Employment claims of wrongful termination, employment discrimination, retaliation, and sexual harassment can financially devastate any business. Likewise, individuals who are victims of such misconduct suffer both financially and emotionally. Our Ohio employment attorneys can assist with disputes related to wrongful discharge, discrimination, retaliation, harassment, invasion of privacy, breach of contract, defamation, plant shutdowns, and more.

Lee E. Plakas, David L. Dingwell, and Maria C. Klutinoty Edwards

• Product Liability: Product failure can cause injury, illness, or loss of life. Legal action—most likely in the form of a product liability lawsuit—needs to be taken quickly so that you or your loved one can get the justice you seek. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), consumer product accidents cost the nation $1 trillion annually. Product liability is when a victim holds the manufacturing company or supplier accountable for putting a dangerous product on the market. Our product liability attorneys can help.

Lee E. Plakas, Megan J. Frantz Oldham, Maria C. Klutinoty Edwards, and Collin S. Wise

• Real Estate: Whether you are a lender, realtor, purchaser, or seller, Plakas Mannos and its affiliated property title agency, Central States Land Title Agency, Inc., will handle all the closing details for you. We provide complete real estate title services, home title insurance help, and escrow services to ensure your closing is timely and accurate. The experience and knowledge of our Akron and Canton real estate closing attorneys will provide you with a smooth transaction.

Gary A. Corroto and James G. Mannos

• Insurance Coverage: When the unthinkable happens, insurance coverage provides a vital safety net for compensation and protection. People rely upon health and medical insurance, liability insurance, auto insurance, professional insurance, or other forms of insurance to pay the costs of illnesses, accidents, or other losses.

David L. Dingwell

• Oil & Gas: The energy practice at Plakas Mannos serves landowners, mineral rights holders, and businesses involved in Ohio’s oil and gas industry. Learn how the firm negotiates leases, resolves disputes, and protects property rights. The team helps clients address complex contracts and regulations to secure fair, lasting outcomes in a rapidly changing field.

Lee E. Plakas, Gary A. Corroto, and Lauren A. Gribble

• Attorney & Professional Ethics: Based upon their decades of experience in legal ethics and professionalism, Attorneys Dingwell and Cahoon represent attorneys and law firms throughout Ohio with ethics advisory services, law firm risk management, disciplinary investigations and proceedings, and professional malpractice expert witness testimony.

David L. Dingwell and Peter T. Cahoon

• Nursing Home Negligence: At Plakas Mannos, we believe that preventable patient harm must be taken seriously. Our highly qualified nursing home negligence lawyers will aggressively represent your interests and steadfastly guard your rights. Medical Malpractice claims can be pursued against nursing homes for the care and treatment of their elderly or infirm residents. All too often residents of nursing homes and/or assisted living facilities are neglected or mistreated, resulting in falls, broken bones, bedsores, medication errors, and other preventable injuries or death.

Lee E. Plakas, Megan J. Frantz Oldham, Maria C. Klutinoty Edwards, Collin S. Wise, Brandon W. McHugh, and Hunter G. Miller

• Car Accident: When you or a loved one is involved in a car accident, your life and your family’s lives can change in an instant. The effects of a car crash can be so overwhelming and time-consuming that you may feel it’s difficult to prioritize your recovery while you are balancing insurance claims and subrogation notices and medical bills and time off work. The best car accident lawyers near you can help.

Lee E. Plakas, Megan J. Frantz Oldham, Maria C. Klutinoty Edwards, Collin S. Wise, Lauren A. Gribble, Brandon W. McHugh, Elisabeth C. Jackson, and Hunter G. Miller

• Motorcycle Accident: The effects of a motorcycle crash like a car crash can be so overwhelming and time-consuming that you may feel it’s difficult to prioritize your physical recovery while you are balancing insurance claims, subrogation notices, medical bills, and time off work. Our motorcycle accident attorneys in Ohio can help.

Lee E. Plakas, Megan J. Frantz Oldham, Maria C. Klutinoty Edwards, Collin S. Wise, Lauren A. Gribble, Brandon W. McHugh, Elisabeth C. Jackson, and Hunter G. Miller

• Whistleblower / Qui Tam: A whistleblower or “qui tam” action is a civil action filed by a private citizen on behalf of the federal government reporting false claims submitted to the government for payment. Examples include billing the government for duplicative or unnecessary services or overbilling the government for services. The person who brings this action is more commonly known as a whistleblower—and they hold protective whistleblower rights. If you have a possible case, see how a whistleblower attorney can help.

Lee E. Plakas, Megan J. Frantz Oldham, Collin S. Wise, and Brandon W. McHugh

121 South Main Street

Suite 310

Akron, OH 44308

Call: 330.784.5466

Fax: 330.455.2108

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200 Market Avenue North

Suite 300

Canton, OH 44702

Call: 330.453.5466

Fax: 330.455.2108

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