Denise K Houston

Denise K Houston

4.1
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 30 years

Family Lawyer at Canton, OH
Practice Areas: Family, Litigation

220 Market Avenue South Floor 8, Canton, OH

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 30 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1995

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No misconduct found

Location

Tzangas Plakas Mannos & Raies, Ltd.

220 Market Avenue South Floor 8, Canton, OH, 44702-2185

Tzangas, Plakas, Mannos & Raies, Ltd.

2500 First National Tower, 106 South Main Street, Akron, OH, 44308

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Denise K Houston's Reviews

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4.1 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Debbie | September 28, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Amazing!

I recommend Denise to anyone inquiring about an attorney. Denise was there when I had to file for a divorce against my husband who left the country. My case was not on ordinary terms and Denise worked very hard for the children and I to make sure that we would be taken care of throughout the year...s. To this day I call and ask advice whenever something comes up and if she does not have the answer she goes and finds the answer. Denise cares very deeply for each and every client. We become her family.

Posted by anonymous | May 24, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent Family Law Attorney

I have worked both for and against Ms. Houston on a variety of cases in various expert testimony roles. She is always very well prepared and services his clients at a very high level.

Posted by anonymous | October 28, 2009 | Child Custody

Family Law/ Custody

Denise was excellent in handling our custody case. She IS very knowledgeble and very professional! I would as a professional highly reccomend her!

Posted by anonymous | September 09, 2009 | Child Custody

Not knowledgeable of county laws!

We wasted numerous months on a custody case and thousands of dollars going to court twice only to find out that we had to do mediation before anything else could happen. She reassured us that we had a good case until right before the hearing and over $5,000 later she told us the judge we had would g...o in favor of the mother because that is how she is! At a meeting, she spent 10-15 minutes discussing politics with the other attorney and billed me for it! I was not happy with her representation. I felt that she was clearly in it for the money!

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Denise K Houston's Lawyer Endorsements

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Scott Tzinberg

Child custody lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I am a family law attorney in the state of Illinois and was involved in a child custody dispute involving the state of IL and OH. The goal was to bring a child back to IL, the proper jurisdiction, from OH, where the mother was using the OH legal system to manipulate the situation and to try and block the return of the child. I interviewed a few attorneys in OH and chose Denise to work with on this matter. Denise took control of the OH case while I was handling things in IL. Ultimately, through our efforts, the OH case was dismissed and the child returned to IL. She knows her way around the family law courts and I would recommend her to litigants seeking an aggressive, knowledgable and competent attorney."

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Jami Oliver

Family lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Denise Houston is a spectacular lawyer and a true advocate in the courtroom. I have had the pleasure of knowing Denise for several years and am impressed with her commitment to her clients and her experience and passion in the courtroom. I would highly recommend Denise Houston."

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Melissa Graham-Hurd

Family lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Denise is a hard working, smart lawyer."

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Amy Wells

Family lawyer | Nov 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Denise is outstanding. She is well known and well respected in the community, not only for her legal skills, but also her determination to make positive change for Ohioans."

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Brandon McHugh

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers

2007

Rising Star,

2007

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Work Experience

2007 - Present

Partner, Tzangas, Plakas, Mannos & Raies, Ltd.

1996 - 2006

Associate, Tzangas, Plakas, Mannos & Raies, Ltd.

Associations

2013 - Present

Stark County Bar Association, Disputed Fee Committee

Member

2004 - Present

Women's Initiative Network

Member

2003 - Present

Akron Bar Association

Member of Family Law Subcommittee

2000 - Present

Stark County Bar Association

Member of the Family Law Subcommittee

1996 - Present

Akron Bar Association

Member

1996 - Present

Ohio Association for Justice

Member

1996 - Present

Stark County Bar Association

Member

1996 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

1996 - Present

American Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2011 - 2012

Ohio Association for Justice

President

2010 - 2011

Ohio Association for Justice

President-Elect

2009 - 2010

Women's Initiative Network

Special Events Chair

2009 - 2010

Ohio Association for Justice

Vice President

2008 - 2009

Women's Initiative Network

Vice President

2008 - 2009

Ohio Association for Justice

Secretary

2007 - 2008

Women's Initiative Network

President

2006 - 2007

Women's Initiative Network

Vice President

2006 - 2008

Ohio Association for Justice

Family Law Section Chair

2006 - 2008

Ohio Association for Justice

Women's Caucus Chair

2005 - 2006

Women's Initiative Network

Secretary

2004 - 2007

Ohio Association for Justice

Executive Committee Member

2003 - 2006

Ohio Association for Justice

Trustee

Education

1995

University of Akron School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

DePauw University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Ohio Association for Justice Winter Convention

Facebook - A Divorce Attorney's Best Friend

2009

Family Law Subcommittee Luncheon

Practitioner's Point of View on using The OurFamilyWizzard Website

2008

Annual Family Law Seminar

Should I Stay or Should I Go Now: Litigating the Relocation Issue

2008

2008 Annual Convention

Should I Stay or Should I Go Now: Litigating the Relocation Issue

2007

WIN Luncheon

Children's Freedom of Medical Choice

2007

2007 Annual Convention

Hazing: A Rite of Passage or a Right to Kill?

2006

WIN Luncheon

Raising Your Children's Children: The New Retirement

2006

Tort Reform Seminar

Puntative Damages Under Senate Bill 80

Publications

2012

Ohio Trial (Ohio Association for Justice) Winter Convention materials Facebook - A Divorce Attorney's Best Friend

2007

Ohio Acadamy of Trial Lawyers Convention Materials Hazing: A Rite of Passage or a Right to Kill?

2007

Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers Family Law Seminar Materials Case Law and Legislative Update

2006

Senate Bill 80 Seminar Materials Punative Damages Under Senate Bill 80
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