This guide profiles 10 personal injury lawyers and law firms serving Canfield and the surrounding Mahoning Valley, including Boardman, Austintown, Poland, and Youngstown. Each firm was evaluated on how much of its practice is devoted to injury cases, the verdicts and settlements it publishes, its attorneys’ years on the plaintiff side, its experience in the Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas, and how it communicates with clients during a claim.
When comparing options, ask three practical questions. First, does the firm try cases in Youngstown, or does it mainly settle and refer trials elsewhere? Second, will you work with an attorney directly or mostly with a case manager? Third, how does the firm handle Ohio’s damage caps and comparative fault rules in your type of case? This is not a ranked or sponsored list. Firm details were drawn from each firm’s own website, attorney directories such as Avvo, Justia, Martindale-Hubbell, and Super Lawyers, and public business listings.
1. Gervelis Law Firm
- Key Attorneys: Mark S. Gervelis, Founding Attorney; David Tschantz
- Headquarters: 3790 Boardman-Canfield Rd, Canfield, OH 44406 (additional offices in Columbus, Toledo, Akron, and Warren)
- Phone: (330) 997-8053 (24/7)
- Website: gervelislaw.com
- Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Truck Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Wrongful Death, Dog Bites, Slip and Fall, Premises Liability
- Firm Size: Multi-office Ohio personal injury firm; 25 years in practice
- Practice Area Page: Ohio Car Accident Lawyer
- Social & Professional Profiles: Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Super Lawyers
Gervelis Law Firm has represented injured Ohioans for 25 years from its headquarters on Boardman-Canfield Road. Founder Mark S. Gervelis is a board-certified civil trial attorney through the National Board of Trial Advocacy, a credential held by a small share of practicing lawyers, and he has been named to the Ohio Super Lawyers list for 11 years. The firm reports a $3,499,000 recovery in a single case and handles car, truck, and motorcycle crashes, wrongful death, dog bites, and premises injuries.
What sets the firm apart is speed. Its Rapid Investigation Team, led by Chief Investigator Frank Bennett, moves to document crash scenes, locate witnesses, and preserve evidence before it disappears, which can be decisive when liability is disputed. The firm answers calls 24/7, offers free consultations, and works on contingency. It is also deeply involved in the Canfield community, from hosting bike nights to partnering with a local dog rescue, and clients describe a team that stays in close contact through long recoveries.
2. Rafidi, Pallante & Melewski, LLC
- Key Attorneys: Mark A. Rafidi, Partner; Jeffrey A. Pallante, Partner; Ryan J. Melewski, Partner; Aaron Gongaware; Jacob W. Faulk King
- Headquarters: 105 N Broad St, Canfield, OH 44406 (additional office in Columbus)
- Phone: (330) 965-8000
- Website: lawrpm.com
- Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Truck Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Neglect, Wrongful Death, Catastrophic Injuries, Premises Liability, Product Liability
- Firm Size: Canfield-based injury and medical malpractice firm with five attorneys; reports more than $100 million recovered
- Practice Area Page: Car Accident
- Social Profiles: Facebook | X | YouTube
Rafidi, Pallante & Melewski practices from North Broad Street in the center of Canfield and reports more than $100 million recovered for injured clients. Partner Ryan J. Melewski is a Youngstown native licensed since 2009 with an Avvo Rating of 10.0, and the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Super Lawyers, the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys.
The firm handles both crash cases and medical malpractice, which matters when a car accident injury is made worse by a missed diagnosis or surgical error. Clients describe Mark Rafidi carrying multi-party cases through more than two years of complications and obtaining settlements well beyond their expectations, and the firm holds a 5.0-star Google rating across more than 50 reviews. Former lightweight world champion Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini, a Youngstown icon, is among the clients who have publicly praised Rafidi’s work.
3. Elizabeth A. Bernard LLC
- Key Attorneys: Elizabeth A. Bernard, Founding Attorney; Jennifer Reghetti; Patrick Manning
- Headquarters: 4137 Boardman-Canfield Rd, Suite 105A, Canfield, OH 44406
- Phone: (330) 286-0474
- Website: elizabethbernardlaw.com
- Practice Areas: Auto Accidents, Truck Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Claims, Animal Attacks, Slip and Fall, Injuries to Children, Wrongful Death
- Firm Size: Small Canfield practice limited to personal injury; founder practicing since 1988
- Practice Area Page: Auto Accidents
- Social Profiles: Facebook
Elizabeth A. Bernard is a lifelong Mahoning Valley resident who has practiced law since 1988 and limits her practice to injury victims. Her Canfield office handles auto, truck, and motorcycle crashes, uninsured and underinsured motorist claims, animal attacks, and injuries to children, and she reports recovering millions for accident victims. She is a member of the American Association for Justice, the Ohio Association for Justice, and the Mahoning County Bar Association.
The firm is small by design. Bernard works alongside attorneys Jennifer Reghetti and Patrick Manning, and clients consistently describe prompt returned calls and a team that takes the insurance paperwork off their hands. Several reviewers say the firm refused to settle early and pushed for a fair result. For Canfield residents who want an experienced local attorney rather than a regional firm, it is one of the most established options in town.
4. Kisling, Nestico & Redick
- Key Attorneys: Michael J. Maillis (Youngstown-area office); team of 30+ trial lawyers statewide
- Youngstown-Area Office: 22 E McKinley Way, Suite A, Poland, OH 44514 (12 Ohio offices)
- Phone: (330) 754-2293
- Website: knrlegal.com
- Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Truck Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Wrongful Death, Dog Bites, Slip and Fall, Workers’ Compensation
- Firm Size: Ohio’s largest personal injury firm by footprint; reports more than $1 billion recovered and 30+ trial lawyers
- Practice Area Page: Car Accident Lawyer
- Social Profiles: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | X | YouTube
Kisling, Nestico & Redick, known across Ohio for its 1-800-HURT-NOW advertising, operates 12 offices statewide, including a Mahoning Valley office in Poland. The firm reports more than $1 billion recovered, employs more than 30 trial lawyers and over 100 legal professionals, holds an AV Preeminent rating, and was named a Best Law Firm by Best Lawyers in 2026. Its published results include a $4.5 million wrongful death recovery for a pedestrian struck by a tractor-trailer.
The firm’s size gives it the resources to fund expert-heavy trucking and wrongful death litigation and to staff cases across the state. Attorney Michael J. Maillis, an AV-rated University of Akron law graduate, practices from the Youngstown-area office. The trade-off with any high-volume firm is communication: most reviews are positive, but some clients report wanting more frequent updates, so ask at intake who will manage your file and how often you will hear from them.
5. Ingram, Grimm & Yacovone, LLC
- Key Attorneys: Corey J. Grimm, Partner; Ryan Ingram, Partner; Michael Yacovone, Partner
- Headquarters: 7330 Market St, Youngstown, OH 44512
- Phone: (330) 758-2308
- Website: igylaw.com
- Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Criminal Defense, OVI, Family Law
- Firm Size: Boardman-area litigation firm; reports more than 100 years of combined experience
- Practice Area Page: Practice Areas
- Social Profiles: Not listed on the firm website
Ingram, Grimm & Yacovone practices from Market Street in Boardman, a few minutes from Canfield, and reports more than 100 years of combined legal experience. Partner Corey J. Grimm, a University of Akron School of Law graduate, has a litigation-only practice with a focus on personal injury and has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in civil cases, which gives him a clear view of how insurers evaluate claims. Partner Ryan Ingram is a third-generation Youngstown attorney who served as president-elect of the Mahoning County Bar Association.
The firm’s published injury results include a $101,500 settlement for a client with a broken arm, and reviewers describe Grimm as professional and easy to work with throughout an accident claim. The firm holds a 4.8-star Google rating across more than 100 reviews. Because it also handles criminal defense and family law, injury work is one part of a broader litigation practice, which can be useful for clients whose crash also involves an OVI charge or other related matter.
6. Anzellotti, Sperling, Pazol & Small
- Key Attorneys: Ilan Wexler, Senior Partner; David Moore
- Headquarters: 21 N Wickliffe Cir, Youngstown, OH 44515
- Phone: (330) 792-6033
- Website: aspands.com
- Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Truck Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents, Drunk Driving Crashes, Wrongful Death, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Burn Injuries, Dog Bites
- Firm Size: Austintown personal injury firm serving Northeast Ohio since 1971
- Practice Area Page: Car Accident Lawyers Youngstown
- Social Profiles: Facebook | X | Instagram
Anzellotti, Sperling, Pazol & Small has served Northeast Ohio since 1971 and limits its practice to personal injury. Senior partner Ilan Wexler, a graduate of Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, joined the firm in 1987 after starting his career in Warren and is a member of the Ohio State, Mahoning County, and Trumbull County bar associations and the American Association for Justice. The firm’s Austintown office on Wickliffe Circle is about ten minutes north of Canfield.
The firm describes handling thousands of cases, from small claims to some of the largest in Ohio, and focuses on serious injuries such as brain and spinal cord trauma, burns, and wrongful death. Clients praise Wexler’s patience and his work coordinating Medicare and health insurance during recovery, including a lengthy out-of-state case against a drunk driver. The firm holds a 5.0-star Google rating and an A+ BBB rating.
7. Joseph Law Group
- Key Attorneys: Joseph T. Joseph Jr., Founder; Joseph T. Joseph Sr.; Edward P. Manuel; Chase Knodle
- Youngstown Office: 5212 Mahoning Ave, Suite 306, Youngstown, OH 44515 (headquarters in Beachwood, with offices in Akron and Toledo)
- Phone: (216) 333-1080 (24/7)
- Website: josephlawgrp.com
- Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Truck Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, ATV Accidents, Wrongful Death, Premises Liability, Negligent Security
- Firm Size: Multi-office Northeast Ohio personal injury firm
- Practice Area Page: Youngstown Personal Injury Lawyer
- Social Profiles: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | X | YouTube
Joseph Law Group is led by Joseph T. Joseph Jr., who has been named to The National Trial Lawyers’ Top 40 Under 40, selected for America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys in 2021, and rated by Super Lawyers. The firm’s published results include a $2.5 million judgment for a client who suffered a spinal fracture, a $1 million confidential settlement, a $545,000 wrongful death settlement involving police negligence, and a $320,000 recovery for an ATV crash that fractured a client’s spine.
The firm’s Austintown office on Mahoning Avenue gives Canfield residents local access to a team that also has offices in Beachwood, Akron, and Toledo. It answers calls 24/7, and reviewers describe clear explanations and fast handling of their cases. Its local Google profile has only a handful of reviews so far, so prospective clients may also want to read reviews for the firm’s other offices.
8. Hartwig & Ohlin
- Key Attorneys: Edward J. Hartwig, Founder; Joseph R. Ohlin
- Headquarters: 823 Southwestern Run, Youngstown, OH 44514 (additional office in Mercer, PA)
- Phone: (330) 899-4446
- Website: hartwiglaw.com
- Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death, Dog Bites, Nursing Home Neglect, Motorcycle Accidents, Criminal Defense, Federal Crimes
- Firm Size: Small Ohio and Pennsylvania firm; founder licensed since 1998
- Practice Area Page: Personal Injury
- Social Profiles: Facebook | LinkedIn
Edward J. Hartwig, a Mahoning Valley native and University of Akron School of Law graduate, has been licensed since 1998. He spent more than a decade as a partner at a Youngstown firm before founding his own practice in 2012. He has been selected for Ohio Super Lawyers, is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and holds an Avvo Rating of 10.0. The firm’s attorneys have also been recognized by The National Trial Lawyers’ Top 40 Under 40, and partner Joseph R. Ohlin has received an Avvo Clients’ Choice award.
The firm’s published injury results include a $2.25 million wrongful death settlement, a $300,000 dog bite settlement, and a $90,000 uninsured motorist recovery after an auto accident. Its Boardman office on Southwestern Run is a short drive from Canfield, and a Mercer office covers crashes across the Pennsylvania line. The firm’s primary identity is criminal defense, so injury work is one of two main practice areas rather than its sole focus.
9. Rossi & Rossi Attorneys at Law
- Key Attorneys: Gregg A. Rossi, Principal Partner
- Headquarters: 26 Market St, Suite 307, Youngstown, OH 44503
- Phone: (330) 744-8695
- Website: rossiandrossilaw.com
- Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Premises Liability
- Firm Size: Family-founded downtown Youngstown firm established in 1952
- Practice Area Page: Practice Areas
- Social Profiles: Facebook | LinkedIn
Rossi & Rossi was founded in 1952 by Daniel L. Rossi, and his son Gregg A. Rossi joined the practice in 1990 and became a partner in 1996. Gregg Rossi is a past president of both the Mahoning County Bar Association and the Mahoning County Bar Foundation, a sign of the standing he has built among local lawyers and judges over more than three decades.
The firm practices from downtown Youngstown, a short walk from the Mahoning County Courthouse, and focuses on car and motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and premises liability. Clients describe long family relationships with the firm, quick settlements, and clear explanations for people new to the legal system, including one motorcycle crash victim who had no idea how to get medical bills paid. Its Google rating, 4.2 stars across about 20 reviews, is lower than some firms on this list, so it is worth asking about recent comparable cases during a consultation.
10. Curry & Regginello Law Firm
- Key Attorneys: Robert J. Curry, Partner; John A. Regginello, Partner; Matthew Bins-Castronovo
- Headquarters: 26 Market St, Suite 201, Youngstown, OH 44503
- Phone: (330) 840-3970
- Website: rcandrlaw.com
- Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation, Social Security Disability (SSDI)
- Firm Size: Small downtown Youngstown firm serving Mahoning, Columbiana, and Trumbull counties
- Practice Area Page: Personal Injury
- Social Profiles: Facebook
Curry & Regginello, formerly Rummell, Curry & Regginello, serves injured and disabled clients across Mahoning, Columbiana, and Trumbull counties from its office in the Huntington Bank Building in downtown Youngstown. Partners Robert J. Curry and John A. Regginello, along with attorney Matthew Bins-Castronovo, handle personal injury claims alongside workers’ compensation and Social Security disability cases.
That combination is the firm’s practical advantage. A serious crash that happens on the job, or an injury that keeps someone out of work long term, can involve a third-party injury claim, a workers’ compensation claim, and eventually an SSDI application, and this firm can coordinate all three. It offers free appointments at its Youngstown office and holds a 4.8-star Google rating. Because injury work is one of three practice areas, clients with a catastrophic crash should ask about the firm’s recent trial and settlement experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Ohio?
Most Ohio personal injury claims, including car accident injuries, must be filed within two years under Ohio Revised Code § 2305.10. Wrongful death claims also carry a two-year limit, measured from the date of death, under ORC § 2125.02. Evidence such as surveillance footage and vehicle data is often lost within weeks, so contacting a lawyer early matters even with a two-year window.
What happens if I was partly at fault?
Ohio follows modified comparative fault under ORC § 2315.33. You can recover damages as long as your share of fault is not greater than the combined fault of the defendants, but your award is reduced by your percentage. If you are found more than 50% responsible, you recover nothing. That cutoff makes fault arguments especially important, which is why firms such as Gervelis Law Firm investigate crash scenes quickly.
Does Ohio cap damages in personal injury cases?
Ohio caps non-economic damages such as pain and suffering in most tort cases under ORC § 2315.18. The cap is the greater of $250,000 or three times economic damages, up to $350,000 per plaintiff or $500,000 per occurrence. The cap does not apply to catastrophic injuries such as permanent loss of a limb or bodily function, and it does not apply to wrongful death claims. There is no cap on economic damages such as medical bills and lost wages.
What insurance are Ohio drivers required to carry?
Ohio requires minimum liability coverage of $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident for bodily injury and $25,000 for property damage under ORC § 4509.51. Those limits are easily exhausted in a serious crash, so experienced attorneys look to your own uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage. Elizabeth A. Bernard LLC is one of several firms on this list that handles UM/UIM claims.
Where will my Canfield injury lawsuit be filed?
Larger injury lawsuits in Mahoning County are generally filed in the Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas at the county courthouse, 120 Market Street in downtown Youngstown, which hears civil cases above $15,000. Information on the county courts is available through Mahoning County’s official website. A crash in Trumbull or Columbiana County may belong in that county’s court instead, and a crash across the state line is governed by Pennsylvania law, which is one reason firms with a Pennsylvania office, such as Hartwig & Ohlin, can be useful.
How much does a personal injury lawyer cost in Canfield?
Nearly every firm on this list works on contingency, meaning you pay no attorney fee unless money is recovered. Fees commonly range from 33% to 40% of the recovery, and the percentage is set in a written agreement before work begins. Ask how case expenses, such as medical records, filing fees, and expert witnesses, are handled if the case is lost, and whether the fee changes if the case goes to trial.
Disclaimer: This guide to Canfield personal injury attorneys is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or an attorney referral. This is not a ranked or sponsored list, and inclusion does not imply an endorsement by, or affiliation with, any named personal injury law firm beyond what is stated. Attorney credentials, case results, and contact details change over time; please confirm current information directly with each firm before making a hiring decision. Past results described here do not guarantee similar outcomes in any other personal injury case.
