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
11 years
11 years
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Trust and Estate Litigation
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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OH | Active | 2010 | 05/03/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2020 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2019 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2018 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2017 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2016 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2015 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2014 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2013 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2012 |
Best Oralist Award (placed) | National Moot Court Competition in Child Welfare & Adoption Law | 2010 |
2010 National Champion | National Moot Court Competition in Child Welfare and Adoption Law | 2010 |
Jenkins Award | University of Akron School of Law | 2010 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Tzangas Plakas Mannos Ltd | 2020 - Present |
Associate | Tzangas Plakas Mannos Ltd | 2010 - 2019 |
Law Clerk | Tzangas Plakas Mannos Ltd | 2009 - 2010 |
Law Clerk | Conlon Tarker P.C. | 2006 - 2009 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Stark County Association for Justice | Board of Trustees | 2015 - Present |
Stark County Bar Association, Technology Committee | Member | 2014 - Present |
American Association for Justice | Member | 2013 - Present |
Stark County Bar Association, Grievance Committee | Grievance Committee Member | 2012 - Present |
Stark County Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
Stark County Association for Justice | Member | 2010 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
Ohio Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
Ohio Association for Justice | Member | 2010 - Present |
Akron Bar Association | Member | 2007 - Present |
YWCA of Canton, Ohio | Board of Trustees | 2014 - 2016 |
Canton Palace Theatre | Board Member | 2014 - 2016 |
Friends of Stark Parks | Board of Trustees | 2014 - 2017 |
Leadership Stark County Signature Program | Graduate of 28th Class | 2014 - 2015 |
Stark County Bar Association Community Involvement Committee | Member | 2013 - 2013 |
Leadership Stark County - Spotlight Program | Graduate | 2013 - 2013 |
Jackson High School Mock Trial Team | Assistant Coach | 2013 - 2013 |
Law Love & Chocolate Fundraising Committee | Committee Member | 2011 - 2013 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Akron Law Review | Exxon Shipping Co. v. Baker: Why the Supreme Court Missed the Boat on Punitive Damages | 2010 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Akron | JD - Juris Doctor | 2010 |
Grove City College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2007 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Stark County Bar Association, Technology Committee | Contemporary Technology in Litigation and the Courtroom | 2020 |
Summit County Association for Justice CLE | This Might Get Awkward: Using Mediation as an Uncomfortable Preview of Trial | 2019 |
Stark County Association for Justice CLE | This Might Get Awkward: Using Mediation as an Uncomfortable Preview of Trial | 2018 |
University of Akron School of Law | How to Distinguish Yourself as a Law Student in Today's Legal Market | 2013 |
Stark County Bar Association, Law Day Committee | Technology and the Law: Tips and Traps | 2013 |
2012 Law Day "Law and Today's Technology" Seminar | iPads and Facebook and Background Checks, Oh My! | 2012 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Seniah Corp. v. Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, L.L.P., Ohio App. 5th Dist. 2017CA00109, 2018-Ohio-855 | Affirmed summary judgment in favor of client |
Bortz v. Freedom USA, Inc. d/b/a AVAdirect Custom Computers, Summit Co. C.P. No. CV2017062566, 2017WL7803763 | Obtained 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 6467382 | Summary Judgment in favor of client Affirmed |
Heineken U.S.A., Inc. v. Esber Beverage Co., 5th Dist. No. 2013 CA 00158, 2014-Ohio-946 | Motion for Reconsideration granted |
Bourlas Constr., Inc. v. Paxos, 5th Dist. No. 2013CA00076, 2014-Ohio-289 | Judgment entry staying case in favor of arbitration affirmed in favor of client. |
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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.
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, Unknown Attorney on May 16, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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, Unknown Attorney on Apr 15, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.