2026 Best Lawyers in America® Recognizes 12 Plakas Mannos Attorneys, Including Three “Lawyers of the Year,” Attorney Gary A. Corroto, Attorney David L. Dingwell, and Attorney Megan J. Frantz Oldham
Plakas Mannos is proud to announce that The Best Lawyers in America has recognized a dozen of its attorneys for 2026. For decades, Plakas Mannos’ attorneys have consistently been recognized as Best Lawyers in America® for Akron and Canton, Ohio. This recognition further solidifies our reputation as trusted lawyers in Akron and Canton, Ohio, serving clients across a wide range of practice areas.
The Best Lawyers in America® was first published in 1983. Since then, the same tried and tested peer-review process has been used consistently for more than 40 years. While the scope and scale of this publication has dramatically grown over the past four decades, the core mission of Best Lawyers to highlight the top legal talent in America has remained unchanged.
We are so proud of our Best Lawyers, and congratulate them for receiving this honor!
Leonidas E. Plakas for recognition in Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Labor and Employment, Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, Oil and Gas Law, and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs.
James G. Mannos for recognition in Family Law, Real Estate Law, Trusts and Estates, and Workers' Compensation Law – Claimants.
David L. Dingwell for recognition in Commercial Litigation, Employment Law – Individuals, Employment Law – Management, Insurance Law, Litigation - Labor and Employment, Litigation - Trusts and Estates, and Trusts and Estates.
Gary A. Corroto for recognition in Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, and Oil and Gas Law.
Megan J. Frantz Oldham for recognition in Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs.
Maria C. Klutinoty Edwards for recognition in Commercial Litigation, Employment Law – Individuals, and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs.
Peter T. Cahoon for recognition in Administrative / Regulatory Law, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, and Family Law.
Marietta M. Pavlidis for recognition in Family Law and Workers' Compensation Law – Employers.
Recognition with a Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch award is based entirely on the same Purely Peer Review® methodology that has made Best Lawyers the gold standard for legal recognitions worldwide. These awards are recognitions given to attorneys who are earlier in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice in America.
Plakas Mannos associates are among the best in law. For their excellence and dedication to our firm, we congratulate them on being awarded this honor.
Lauren A. Gribble for recognition in Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs.
Brandon McHugh for recognition in Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Litigation – Antitrust, Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs.
Elisabeth Jackson for recognition in Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs.
Michael A. John for recognition in Commercial Litigation and Family Law.
Additionally, we are thrilled to announce that three of our partners have been named Best Lawyers: Lawyer of the Year. This award is particularly impressive, as it is presented to only a single lawyer in each practice area and geographic region in each edition of Best Lawyers. Stay tuned for upcoming blogs recognizing our “Lawyers of the Year” Gary Corroto, David Dingwell, and Megan Frantz Oldham!
Gary A. Corroto - Lawyer of the Year for Oil and Gas Law
David L. Dingwell - Lawyer of the Year for Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Megan J. Frantz Oldham - Lawyer of the Year for Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs