Gary A. Corroto

Gary A. Corroto


Plakas Mannos

Recognized since 2014

Canton, Ohio

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Corporate Law

Oil and Gas Law

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Born in Youngstown, Ohio in 1965, Gary Corroto is a Partner with Tzangas Plakas Mannos Ltd. Mr. Corroto received his B.A. from Westminster College in 1987 and his J.D. (summa cum laude) from the University of Akron in 1991 and has been in practice since then.

Mr. Corroto’ s practice focuses upon commercial litigation, mergers & acquisitions and commercial transactions, energy, oil & gas, unfair business competition, business planning and franchise law.

He has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America for 2014 – 2024 in Commercial Litigation, Oil and Gas Law; and in 2018 – 2024 for Corporate Law.

In addition, he has been recognized among Ohio’s most highly rated attorneys for 2010 – 2024 by Super Lawyers Magazine in Business Litigation.

Mr. Corroto has authored and presented lectures to state and regional seminars of the Ohio Association for Justice, the Stark County Association for Justice and the National Business Institute.

Recent seminar presentations include: Injunctive Relief in Commercial Cases; Introduction to Commercial Torts; Damages in Commercial Litigation and Choice of Business Entity: “S” Corporations v. LLC’s.


Contact & Links
Location
  • 200 Market Avenue North, Suite 300
    Canton, OH 44702
Education
  • The University of Akron, J.D. , graduated 1991
  • Westminster College (New Wilmington), B.A., graduated 1987
Bar Admissions
  • Ohio, November 18, 1991
Affiliations
  • American Intellectual Property Law Association - Member
  • Ohio Association for Justice - Chairman, Intellectual Property Section 2009 - Present
  • Ohio Association for Justice - Co-Chairman, Business Litigation Section 2011 - Present
  • Ohio Association for Justice - Legislative Review Committee 2010 - Present
  • Ohio Association for Justice - Member, Board of Trustees 2009 - Present
  • Ohio Bar Association - Member
  • Stark County Association for Justice - Member
  • Stark County Bar Association - Member
Court Admissions
  • United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
  • United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
  • All Ohio Courts

Plakas Mannos
Headquarters: Canton, Ohio

9 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

5 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Oil and Gas Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Oil and Gas Law, Akron (2024)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate Law
  • Oil and Gas Law
Special Focus:
  • COVID-19
Awards:
  • Named to the Best Lawyers® 'Lawyer of the Year' in the Akron area for Oil and Gas Law 2024

  • Graduated summa cum laude from The University of Akron School of Law
  • Best Lawyers Listing: Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America for 2014 - 2024 in Commercial Litigation ; and in 2018 - 2024 for Corporate Law

  • Rated Distinguished by Martindale-Hubbell for high professional achievement
  • Super Lawyers Listing: Recognized among Ohio's most highly rated attorneys for 2010-2024 by Super Lawyers Magazine
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
  • Franchise Law
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
  • Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Litigation - Real Estate
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law

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