Leonidas E. "Lee" Plakas
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2003 About Leonidas E. Plakas
Leonidas E. Plakas is a lawyer based in Canton, OH and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2003. Leonidas E. Plakas is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Canton, Ohio
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- Oil and Gas Law
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Plakas Mannos
Education: The University of Akron, J.D., graduated 1976
Location: Canton, OH
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