Top Medical Lawyers Near Me in Akron Area

The Sweeney Law Firm is dedicated to helping injured individuals and their families obtain justice and compensation when they've been wronged by another's mistake. We bring fearless representation to the Courtroom and never hesitate to fight the biggest insurance companies and hospitals at trial.  The majority of the cases we handle are contingent fee, meaning you will have no fee unless we win your case, either through settlment or by a verdict in your favor at trial.

Stephen Matthew Grachanin was born in Youngstown in 1981 and was raised in Campbell, Ohio.  He graduated Valedictorian from Campbell Memorial High School in 1999 and sought higher education at the University of Akron.. Mr. Grachanin began his legal career in February of 2000 as a Law Clerk at Perantinides & Nolan Co., L.P.A., an AV rated medical malpractice/personal injury plaintiff's firm, and spent most of his adult life with the office.  He went on to graduate Summa Cum Laude from the University of Akron in 2003 with a Bachelor of Arts with a major in political science and a minor in pre-law and professional writing.  Mr. Grachanin received his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Akron School of Law in 2008.  He is currently licensed to practice law in Ohio.. Mr. Grachanin is married to the former Angela Mullis of Diamond, Ohio and has three children, Vincent, Joanna and Lillian Grace.. He has been involved in several trials and also served as one of the primary attorneys in negotiating many six-figure settlements for his clients.  In 2014, Mr. Grachanin was named to the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States.  Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members.. On October 15, 2015, Mr. Grachanin resigned his position with Perantinides & Nolan, Co., L.P.A. and joined KIM & ASSOCIATES, LLC in order to build his own personal injury and criminal defense practice.  At KIM & ASSOCIATES, LLC, Mr. Grachanin states he is "Changing Lives - One Case at a Time.". SOCIETIES. - American Bar Association. - Ohio State Bar Association. - Akron Bar Association. - Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Life Member. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. - Akron Municipal Drug Court Citizen Advisory Committee. - Akron Bar Association, Lawyers' Assistance Committee. - Akron Bar Association, Former Chair (2014) of the Health Law Section

Paul Perantinides was born in Youngstown, Ohio, in 1944. He is a Campbell Memorial High School Alumni. In 1966, Mr. Perantinides graduated from Youngstown State University with a B.A. in Social Studies. He went on to study at the University of Akron School of Law, graduating in 1969. He is currently licensed to practice law in the states of Ohio and Pennsylvania.. In 1966, Mr. Perantinides was commissioned in the United States Army and was honorably discharged as captain in 1971. At this point, he began practicing law with the firm of Schwab, Sager, Grosenbaugh, Rothal, Fort, Skidmore, & Nukes Co., L.P.A., becoming a partner in the firm in 1974. He is currently a partner in the firm of Perantinides & Nolan Co., L.P.A. Mr. Perantinides brings a level of passion to the practice of law that reflects his personal belief in our country’s justice system. He is a trial lawyer dedicated to representing the rights of injured individuals and their families who have been harmed by medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injuries and defective products at both the trial and appellate levels of the state and federal courts.. Over the years, he has handled hundreds of cases and has earned a reputation among doctors and hospital administrators as a tough litigator. He carefully prepares each case, and professionals across Ohio and Pennsylvania look to him for his studied, practical approach to every aspect of a case.. He treats his clients with respect and sensitivity, realizing that they are experiencing one of the most tragic times of their lives.. Paul is proud to be an attorney committed to preserving the rights of others, advocating for causes and principles, pursuing the truth and promoting justice.

Mr. Galla is an attorney dedicated to service. While pursuing his undergraduate education, he enlisted in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard as an indirect fire infantryman. There, he honed his initiative and leadership skills which formed the foundation for further exemplary service. During his time in law school, Mr. Galla performed over 300 hours of pro bono community service work and was recognized by the Supreme Court of Ohio for this achievement.. Mr. Galla enjoys complex litigation and has worked on cases involving receivership, trusts, commercial leasing, business disputes, medical malpractice, product liability, and more. In his free time, he enjoys rental real estate investment.

Matthew A. Mooney was raised in Medina, Ohio and graduated with Honors from Medina High School in 2006. Matt then attended the University of Akron, receiving a Bachelors Degree in History and a Minor in Spanish. Matt worked as a Nurse Aide at Akron General Medical Center in the Progressive, Medical, and Surgical Intensive Care Units through most of his Undergraduate studies. He was accepted into the University of Akron School of Law in 2011, while continuing to work as a Nurse Aide. Matt received his Juris Doctor from the School of Law in 2015 with Certificates in Litigation and Health Law.. Growing up in a household of healthcare workers, and with experience providing patient care, Matt has a rare perspective and sensitivity to the experiences of patients and their family. Matt performed a Legal Externship with the in-house counsel of a major area health system, and also worked as a Research Assistant in the University of Akron School of Law Public Health Law and Science Center. Matt then served as a Law Clerk in a Plaintiff’s Litigation practice in Medina, and finally as a Legal Intern with Perantinides & Nolan, Co. L.P.A. for the final year of his legal studies. This unique background has fueled Matt’s commitment to service of those who have been injured in the healthcare setting, and equipped him with the training and experience to serve as an effective and diligent advocate.. Matt also maintains an avid interest in the representation of Whistleblowers and Relators in Qui Tam actions, which seek to recover money fraudulently billed to government programs such as Medicare and Medicaid. Matt intends to offer his training, experience, and diligence to help Whistleblowers who seek to hold organizations accountable under the Federal False Claims Act.

Joy Malek Oldfield is an attorney at Hill Hardman Oldfield, LLC. She represents plaintiffs in cases involving medical and other professional malpractice, insurance disputes, automobile collisions, business/contract disputes and employment litigation. Joy has tried cases, argued appeals and successfully handled mediations and arbitrations in both state and federal court.. In 2007, Joy received the Distinguished Service Award from the Ohio Association for Justice, the state's largest victim's rights advocacy group. She was also named an Ohio Super Lawyer Rising Star in Cincinnati Magazine's 2007 and 2010 editions.. Joy currently serves an appointed term on the Ohio Judicial Appointments Recommendation Panel, created by Governor Ted Strickland to assist in the selection of judges for vacancies in Ohio courts. She has lectured on ethics, insurance law and personal injury before the Ohio Association for Justice, the Ohio State Bar Association and the National Business Institute.. Joy and her husband, Charlie Oldfield (a Youngstown attorney) reside in Cuyahoga Falls with their daughters, Amelia and Alana.

I was born in Frankfurt, Germany on January 21, 1956.  I attended the University of Akron and received my degree in Medical Technology in 1979. I went to law school at the University of Akron, School of Law and received my law degree with honors in 1993. I am licensed to practice law in all state courts in Ohio and am a member of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists and the College of American Pathologists.. I am focused on getting results for my clients while providing them with unparalleled service. I will respond to your questions promptly, provide you with complete explanations that are easy to understand and cover all options under the law. I will also thoroughly prepare and aggressively pursue your case to achieve the results you desire. By doing this, we will be able to effectively settle your case without the need for trial. In the event that a trial is necessary, I have extensive trial experience with a proven record of success.. I became a lawyer to utilize my 20 years of hospital experience as a Medical Technologist and Laboratory Director in a local hospital. Practicing law allows me to help people on a more personal / individual basis than I could in my previous career.. Although I have handled many large cases, involving serious injury and death, my more memorable cases are those where I was able to get a recovery for the client despite factual circumstances that would appear to prohibit financial recovery. Some of those cases involved:. A man launched from his neighbor's tree while he was using a chainsaw to remove the top of the tree,. A blind man who stepped into a hole dug by his dog while trying to get out of the way of another man backing a trailer into the blind man's driveway,. A professional entertainer who was injured when the trapeze from which she was hanging broke,. A man who was burned on the face and neck by chili that he had obtained from a vending machine,. A woman who was injured when the ceiling collapsed in the bathroom of her apartment, and. A large man who was injured when he fell through the decking on a public boat dock.

I have been representing clients in the northeast Ohio area for 30 years. I have tried between 80 and 90 jury trials and have had several settlements and verdicts in excess of 1 million dollars. My practice includes Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse, Car/truck/motorcycle crash injuries, slip and fall injuries, wrongful death and other areas.. I graduated from Kenyon College in 1979 Magna Cum Laude and was named to the Phi Beta Kappa honorary academic society. After 4 years of teaching, I enrolled in the University of Akron School of Law, achieving the highest grade in both Constitutional Law and Torts (injury law), and graduated in 1986, passing the Ohio bar exam later that year. After gaining training and experience for 14 years with a larger firm, I joined 2 other lawyers in a partnership for 5 years and then began my own private practice in 2005.. Please contact me to discuss your legal needs. There is no charge for the initial consultation. After hour & weekend consultations available by appointment.

I grew up in Akron, Ohio. I attended college at Bowling Green State University, graduating in 1979. I went on to law school at the University of Akron and received both my Law Degree and my Master’s Degree in Taxation in 1982. Therefore, I have been practicing law for almost 40 years and have handled thousands of cases involving the following:. Nursing Home Abuse, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Legal Malpractice, Product Liability, Corporate Law, Business Related Problems, Commercial Litigation and much more.. Like all the attorneys at Slater & ZurzLLP, I am focused on getting the best results for my clients in the fastest way possible. I get those results by meticulously investigating, researching and preparing your case while aggressively pursuing it. I want to understand every detail and provide my clients with all the information and advice to make decisions that are in their best interest. By taking this approach, I am able to resolve most issues amicably and without the need for a trial. However, if a trial in a court of law is necessary, I bring extensive experience and a respected reputation as a very effective litigator with a proven track record of success.. I firmly believe that every person, no matter who you are, where you live or how much money you have is entitled to justice in our legal system. The judicial system is often times adversarial and my passion lies with helping all my clients prevail in that system.

I am a partner with the law firm of Niekamp, Weisensell, Mutersbaugh & Mastrantonio LLP.  I have been with this firm for 13 years now.  Before that I was a partner at Amer Cunningham Co., LPA, also in Akron.  I was with the Amer Cunningham firm for 18 years.  My practice is almost exclusively in civil litigation.  I handle many different kinds of civil litigation including personal injury, professional malpractice, business and commercial litigation, and complex litigation.  I have been practicing law now since 1985.  I am Board Certified in Civil litigation by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, and I have been board certified for over 17 years now.  I am a past president of the Akron Bar Association and also past president of the Summit County Trial Lawyers Association.  I am also a past Board Member of the Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers.

Christopher J. Van Blargan grew up in Northeastern Ohio and graduated from John Carroll University in 1990. He began his legal career in 1993 as a full-time law clerk with Allen Schulman & Associates, a highly respected firm in Canton, Ohio, while attending The University of Akron School of Law. After his admission to the Ohio Bar in 1996, Chris stayed on with the firm, representing injured clients in a wide range of civil litigation including medical malpractice, employer intentional tort, product liability, truck and automobile liability, and insurance coverage cases. During his tenure, Chris researched, prepared, and filed amicus briefs on behalf of the Ohio Association of Justice in cases pending before the Supreme Court of Ohio including the landmark case of Scott-Pontzer v. Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Company.. Based upon his experience in insurance coverage litigation, Chris was offered and accepted a position with a Cleveland defense firm in 2003. In addition to representing insurers and insureds in coverage disputes under commercial automobile, commercial general liability, errors and omissions, and directors and officers policies, Chris continued representing clients in medical malpractice and personal injury cases. While this experience gave him insight with respect to insurance carriers' evaluation and handling of claims, after nine years with the firm Chris decided he wanted to help injured individuals and joined Kisling, Nestico & Redick in 2012.. Chris is admitted to practice in all Ohio courts, the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, the United States Court of Federal Claims, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He has participated in and tried cases throughout Ohio at all levels including the Supreme Court of Ohio.

Experienced Medical attorney serving clients in Akron and surrounding areas.

Experienced Medical attorney serving clients in Akron and surrounding areas.

Experienced Medical attorney serving clients in Akron and surrounding areas.

Experienced Medical attorney serving clients in Akron and surrounding areas.

Experienced Medical attorney serving clients in Akron and surrounding areas.

Experienced Medical attorney serving clients in Akron and surrounding areas.

Experienced Medical attorney serving clients in Akron and surrounding areas.

Experienced Medical attorney serving clients in Akron and surrounding areas.

Experienced Medical attorney serving clients in Akron and surrounding areas.

Experienced Medical attorney serving clients in Akron and surrounding areas.

Experienced Medical attorney serving clients in Akron and surrounding areas.

Experienced Medical attorney serving clients in Akron and surrounding areas.

Experienced Medical attorney serving clients in Akron and surrounding areas.

Experienced Medical attorney serving clients in Akron and surrounding areas.