When life is shattered by a catastrophic, life-changing injury or the sudden loss of a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, you need more than a catchy slogan or a well-curated marketing message - you need a law firm with a proven track record of success that delivers. At Plakas Mannos, we don’t rely on flashy billboards or gimmicks. Our reputation is built where it matters most: in the courtroom. That’s why our clients don’t come to us because they saw our name in lights, - they come to us because someone they trust said, “Call Plakas Mannos.”
At Plakas Mannos, we don’t dabble in catastrophic personal injury or death cases. We dedicate our practice to them. For decades, and since our founding almost 70 years ago, Plakas Mannos has handled some of the most complex and high-stakes and complex litigation in Northeast Ohio and beyond, particularly in catastrophic personal injury, medical negligence, wrongful death, and commercial litigation cases. These aren’t cases you can afford to hand off to a volume-based firm hoping for a quick settlement, or a lawyer hoping to get your case just to hand it off to another law firm. They require experience, a well-communicated plan, and a willingness to go the distance.
That’s what we do—and that’s where we shine.
We’ve built our firm around seasoned trial attorneys who thrive in the courtroom in the litigation process. That’s because we prepare every case as if it will proceed to trial from day one. And that preparation translates into powerful results, whether through negotiated settlements or jury verdicts.
But we don’t do it alone. Our legal team is backed by a highly experienced staff, including an in-house medical analyst and a nurse attorney, who provide deep insight into the medical complexities that often make or break catastrophic injury and medical negligence cases. We also work closely with our experienced and trial-tested paralegals, some of whom have more trial experience than entire law firms.
At Plakas Mannos, we don’t see the need to plaster our faces on every highway or T.V. screen. Our clients come to us the old-fashioned way: through word of mouth from people who have experienced our work firsthand. We are honored that the vast majority of our cases are referred by former clients, fellow attorneys, and even judges who have seen firsthand how we practice law - with integrity, excellence, and a relentless commitment to achieving justice for our clients.
When those who know the legal system best send someone to us, that is the biggest compliment we can get, and it says everything about who we are and how we work.
Every catastrophic injury or wrongful death case is deeply personal. But behind each case is a family who is trying to put their life back together and achieve some sort of new normal in the face of a terrible tragedy. We never lose sight of that. Our attorneys and staff invest the time to really get to know our clients and to understand every case on a human level, not just a legal one.
And, when it’s time to advocate for you, we do it with everything we’ve got - not just in settlement negotiations, but in the crucible of the courtroom, where justice is decided, and lives are changed.
So no, you won’t see us on a bench, bus, or billboard. You’ll see us where it counts - standing beside our clients, fighting for justice, and delivering results that speak for themselves.
Because at Plakas Mannos, we don’t need a slogan to prove our value. Our work speaks loudest where it matters most. If you need a trial attorney near Akron or Canton who you know will fight for you, reach out today.