James G. Mannos

James G. Mannos


Plakas Mannos

Recognized since 2006

Canton, Ohio

Practice Areas

Family Law

Real Estate Law

Trusts and Estates

Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants

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James G. Mannos is a Partner at Tzangas Plakas Mannos, Ltd. and has been practicing law since 1977. Attorney Mannos is admitted to practice in the United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, and all Ohio Courts.

His main areas of practice include family law, probate/estate planning, workers' compensation, personal injury and real estate law.

Mr. Mannos obtained his Title Insurance License from the Ohio Department of Insurance in 1981 and has 41+ years of experience in assisting individuals in various areas of real estate law.

He has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America in family law and worker’s compensation law from 2006 – 2020. He was also recognized by Best Lawyers® as the “2020 Lawyer of the Year” (Workers’ Compensation – Claimants).

In addition, he has been recognized among Ohio’s most highly rated attorneys in family law from 2010 – 2020 by Super Lawyers Magazine, a distinction limited to the top 5% of attorneys in the state.

Mr. Mannos is a lifelong resident of Stark County, Ohio. He received his B.A. from Bowling Green State University in 1972, is a Vietnam era veteran having served his country in the United States Army as a military policeman from 1972 to 1974, received his J.D. from Ohio Northern University in 1977 and has been in practice since 1977.

He has served as president and longtime board member of St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church and past recipient of it’s “Man of the Year” Award.

Location
  • 200 Market Avenue North, Suite 300
    Canton, OH 44702
Languages
  • English
  • Greek
Education
  • Ohio Northern University, J.D., graduated 1977
  • Bowling Green State University, BA, graduated 1972
Bar Admissions
  • Ohio, 1977
Affiliations
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • American Land Title Association - Member
  • American Trial Lawyers Association - Member
  • Ohio Association for Justice - Member
  • Ohio Land Title Association - Member
  • Ohio State Bar Association - Member
  • St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church - Board Member, Past President and Treasurer, Past "Man of the Year"
  • Stark County Amateur Hall of Fame - Board of Trustees
  • 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 - 2022 - Family Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Family Law, Akron (2022)
  • Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants, Akron (2020)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Family Law
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
  • Real Estate Law
Awards:
  • Best Lawyers listing "Lawyer of the Year" Family Law for Akron 2022

  • Best Lawyers listing "Lawyer of the Year" Workers' Compensation Law - Claimant for Akron 2020
  • Best Lawyers listing recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® for Family Law, Trust and Estates, and Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants 2006-2024
  • Super Lawyers listing Ohio Super Lawyers 2010-2024
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Elder Law
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Workers' Compensation Law

Publications

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