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Maria Christina Klutinoty Edwards

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  • Canton, OH
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About Maria

Maria C. Klutinoty Edwards is a partner with Tzangas Plakas Mannos Ltd. Her practice includes litigation on behalf of commercial clients and individuals in matters ranging from complex business litigation to wrongful death and personal injury, to probate litigation.

 

Maria has been recognized as an Ohio "Rising Star" for 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 by Super Lawyers® Rating Service. Rising Stars are Ohio's best attorneys who are 40 or under or who have been practicing for 10 years or less.

 

Maria is from Butler, Pennsylvania, and graduated magna cum laude from Grove City College, where she majored in political science. Maria graduated first in her class, summa cum laude, from the University of Akron School of Law, where she received the 2010 Jenkins Award for highest scholastic achievement. While in law school, she was recognized for her appellate oral advocacy skills as a member of the University's moot court National Championship team.

 

Maria was admitted to the Ohio Bar and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio in 2010.  She was admitted to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio in 2010, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in 2013.

 

Maria chairs the Stark County Bar Association Grievance Committee and is the Vice President of the Stark County Association for Justice.  She is a member of the American, Ohio, Akron, and Stark County Bar Associations, as well as the Ohio Association for Justice. Maria is also a member of the Stark County Bar Association's Technology Committee.

Practice areas

OtherFamilyEmployment and laborPersonal injuryLitigation
  1. Litigation: 50%

  2. Personal injury: 25%

    9 years

  3. Employment and labor: 10%

    9 years

  4. Family: 5%

  1. Trusts: 5%

    Trust and Estate Litigation

  2. Contracts and agreements: 5%

    9 years

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

220 Market Ave S
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Tzangas Plakas Mannos, Ltd.

220 Market Ave S
Canton, OH, 44702-2180

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
OHActive201010/19/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Rising StarSuper Lawyers Magazine2020
Rising StarSuper Lawyers Magazine2019
Rising StarSuper Lawyers Magazine2018
Rising StarSuper Lawyers Magazine2017
Rising StarSuper Lawyers Magazine2016
Rising StarSuper Lawyers Magazine2015
Rising StarSuper Lawyers Magazine2014
Rising StarSuper Lawyers Magazine2013
Rising StarSuper Lawyers Magazine2012
Jenkins AwardUniversity of Akron School of Law2010
2010 National ChampionNational Moot Court Competition in Child Welfare and Adoption Law2010
Best Oralist Award (placed)National Moot Court Competition in Child Welfare & Adoption Law2010
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
PartnerTzangas Plakas Mannos Ltd2020 - Present
AssociateTzangas Plakas Mannos Ltd2010 - 2019
Law ClerkTzangas Plakas Mannos Ltd2009 - 2010
Law ClerkConlon Tarker P.C.2006 - 2009
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Stark County Association for JusticeBoard of Trustees2015 - Present
Stark County Bar Association, Technology CommitteeMember2014 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember2013 - Present
Stark County Bar Association, Grievance CommitteeGrievance Committee Member2012 - Present
Stark County Bar AssociationMember2010 - Present
Stark County Association for JusticeMember2010 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember2010 - Present
Ohio Bar AssociationMember2010 - Present
Ohio Association for JusticeMember2010 - Present
Akron Bar AssociationMember2007 - Present
YWCA of Canton, OhioBoard of Trustees2014 - 2016
Canton Palace TheatreBoard Member2014 - 2016
Friends of Stark ParksBoard of Trustees2014 - 2017
Leadership Stark County Signature ProgramGraduate of 28th Class2014 - 2015
Stark County Bar Association Community Involvement CommitteeMember2013 - 2013
Leadership Stark County - Spotlight ProgramGraduate2013 - 2013
Jackson High School Mock Trial TeamAssistant Coach2013 - 2013
Law Love & Chocolate Fundraising CommitteeCommittee Member2011 - 2013
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Akron Law ReviewExxon Shipping Co. v. Baker: Why the Supreme Court Missed the Boat on Punitive Damages2010
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of AkronJD - Juris Doctor2010
Grove City CollegeBA - Bachelor of Arts2007
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Stark County Bar Association, Technology CommitteeContemporary Technology in Litigation and the Courtroom2020
Summit County Association for Justice CLEThis Might Get Awkward: Using Mediation as an Uncomfortable Preview of Trial2019
Stark County Association for Justice CLEThis Might Get Awkward: Using Mediation as an Uncomfortable Preview of Trial2018
University of Akron School of LawHow to Distinguish Yourself as a Law Student in Today's Legal Market2013
Stark County Bar Association, Law Day CommitteeTechnology and the Law: Tips and Traps2013
2012 Law Day "Law and Today's Technology" SeminariPads and Facebook and Background Checks, Oh My!2012
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Seniah Corp. v. Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, L.L.P., Ohio App. 5th Dist. 2017CA00109, 2018-Ohio-855Affirmed summary judgment in favor of client
Bortz v. Freedom USA, Inc. d/b/a AVAdirect Custom Computers, Summit Co. C.P. No. CV2017062566, 2017WL7803763Obtained partial summary judgment in favor of client
Hog Heaven of New Philadelphia, Inc. v. M and M West High Avenue, LLC, 5th Dist. No. 2014 AP 02 0006, 2014 WL 6467382Summary Judgment in favor of client Affirmed
Heineken U.S.A., Inc. v. Esber Beverage Co., 5th Dist. No. 2013 CA 00158, 2014-Ohio-946Motion for Reconsideration granted
Bourlas Constr., Inc. v. Paxos, 5th Dist. No. 2013CA00076, 2014-Ohio-289Judgment entry staying case in favor of arbitration affirmed in favor of client.
Davis v. Meyers, Ohio App. 5th Dist. No. 20122CA00103, 2012-Ohio-1518Judgment in favor of defendant reversed, judgment in favor of client upon remand.
Morris v. Heat Surge, LLC, N.D.Ohio No. 5:11CV00223, 2012 WL 832732 (Mar. 9, 2012)Case dismissed in favor of client.
Pilgrim v. Universal Health Card, LLC, , LLC, 660 F.3d 943 (6th Cir. 2011)Dismissal in favor of client affirmed.
Northwestern Mut. Life Ins. Co. v. Rafi, N.D.Ohio No. 5:09-CV-0777, 2010 WL 4181021 (Oct. 19, 2010)Summary judgment in favor of client.

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Outstanding attorney and wonderful personality

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Maria is a very professional and smart attorney and above all is very sensitive, companionate and warm lady. She helped me tremendously understanding the legal terms and the process which was completely foreign to me. She walked me through the case step by step and gave me the courage to go through the most difficult time of my life.
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Wonderful Experience

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Before hiring Maria, I was skeptical that an attorney would even be worth the trouble. However, I was certainly proven wrong. My experience could not have been any more wonderful, as every step of the process was seamless. Also, and perhaps most importantly, Maria was able to secure a settlement for me that far exceeded even my most unrealistic expectations. I would hire Maria again tomorrow with complete and utter confidence.
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Medical Malpractice Case

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Maria represented my family in a medical malpractice case. Maria was incredibly professional and knowledgeable, but what made her stand out to me was her compassion. She truly cared about me and our case. She helped me process the complexities of the case and truly fought for what was best for my family. She kept me updated every step of the way. She was available anytime I needed her. She represented me and my needs completely. I could not have asked for a better attorney and am completely satisfied with the outcomes.
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Prompt and Detailed

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Maria was recommended to us by our tax attorney, and we are pleased she was. She handled our case very professionally and was quick to respond to any/all our concerns. I would definitely not hesitate to contact her if needed in the future.
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Excellent Attorney Who you Want on Your Team

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Maria and her team have become essential partners in the growth of our business. In the several years we have worked with Maria she has grown into a trusted partner that we can go to for all of our small business and personal legal needs. In running a small company it is critical to have an attorney you can trust and cares more about your long-term success rather than just billing you extra hours. She is always accessible to us and super quick to get back to any of our requests. We are very fortunate to have Maria on our Team!
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OUTSTANDING ATTORNEY - MARIA KLUTINOTY EDWARDS

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Attorney Maria Klutinoty Edwards represented me in a business litigation case. She is a caring and compassionate attorney. She is dedicated to the righteousness of her clients. Her professionalism is impeccable. Maria expressed strong values and commitment for the success of my case. I am grateful to have had such an outstanding attorney to handle my case. Maria's wisdom, knowledge, and intelligence makes her one of the best attorneys in the state of Ohio.
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Maria Klutinoty Edwards

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Attorney Klutinoty Edwards represented me in a very complex business litigation which involved numerous parties, international and domestic companies, ten attorneys, many thousand documents, and depositions from international witnesses including travel to other US cities. I was a "third party counterclaim defendant". She and her firm were able to explain the issues so I could understand them. All filings, document submission and paperwork were the earliest of the litigants. Her witness interviews were concise and right on accurate with no grandstanding. Her knowledge of the relevant issues seemed above the other law firms, and although my role as a defendant was relatively minor, she and her colleagues took a lead role in the final outcome of the whole case. I am very grateful for Ms. Klutinoty Edwards representation.

Hard Working Well Qualified

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Our company and the company's owner has engaged the services of Ms. Klutinoty Edwards for the past four years and has found her to be a hard working and well qualified attorney. She has demonstrated that she what it takes to represent the company and company owner in difficult and stressful situations with the goal towards obtaining the best results. I would highly recommend her to provide legal assistance especially in complicated legal matters.

A very trustworthy attorney that puts your needs first

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Maria is my top choice attorney that has gone over and beyond everything that was thrown her way in my case. She is very prompt when meetings are setup, respectful of everything that I asked for and when giving her opinions on what we should and shouldn't do. Maria is also very thorough in her work. I honestly couldn't have asked for a better attorney to represent me.

Thorough, Reliable and Tenacious Service

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Maria and her team have always been a group we can count on. They handle our legal matters with diligence, leaving no stone unturned. In our latest matter, their interdiction and representation saved us thousands of dollars of exposure. I know that if Maria is working on a case for us, that it will be handled as if it is her only priority. It feels good to entrust our legal matters to somebody who genuinely cares about their clients.
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Edmond Mack, Litigation Attorney on May 6, 2020
Relationship: Co-worker

Ms. Klutinoty Edwards is an excellent advocate.

Timothy Moore, Litigation Attorney on Nov 18, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Maria may be the most conscientious lawyer that I have ever met and is an excellent advocate.

William Vasiliou

Attorney Edwards is a phenomenal lawyer. She is highly intelligent, dedicated, and hard working. I highly recommend her as a person and as an attorney.

Jacob Will

Having known Maria since our days at Akron Law School, I can convincingly state that she is an extremely intelligent and diligent attorney who is not satisfied with "average" work-product. Rather, she strives to provide the highest level of representation possible. I would highly recommend Maria as a competent, credible, and very professional attorney.