Michael J. Maillis
Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Poland, Ohio
Kisling, Nestico & Redick, LLC
Practice areas: Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Criminal Defense; view more
Licensed in Ohio since: 1995
Education: The University of Akron School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2023 - 2027 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2007 Call today:
330-729-1090
Kisling, Nestico & Redick, LLC
22 E McKinley WaySuite A
Poland, OH 44512 Visit website
Michael J. Maillis began his legal career as a Stark County Public Defender in January of 1996. He later served as a Youngstown City Prosecutor and an Assistant Mahoning County Prosecutor, where he was assigned to try major felony cases. As a prosecutor, Michael built a reputation as tough, but fair.
In 2002, Michael began representing injured people in medical malpractice, personal injury, nursing home malpractice, automobile accident and motorcycle accident cases. Michael also handles some civil rights cases and represents people seriously injured in their employment. Michael joined Kisling, Nestico & Redick in 2013. He has tried over 150 cases in his career, the majority of those to juries.
In addition to his work with injury victims at KNR, Michael has been appointed the Acting Judge of the Campbell Municipal Court when the elected judge is otherwise disposed.
Michael married his college sweetheart in 1998, the former Celeste Koulianos, and lives with her and his two children, Arianna and Nicholas, in Campbell, Ohio. He and his family are active parishioners at Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church in Campbell. Michael is also the creator and sponsor of the Michael Elias Maillis Scholarship for the Campbell City Schools.
Although now retired from running, Michael has completed 57 marathons and is an eight time qualifier, five-time participant in the Boston Marathon.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Civil Litigation: Plaintiff, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Products: PlaintiffFocus areas
Animal Bites, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Criminal Law, Delayed or Incorrect Diagnosis, Dental Malpractice, Dram Shop Laws, Medical Devices, Medical Malpractice, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Defects, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Pharmaceutical, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Traffic Violations, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 60% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 10% Civil Litigation: Plaintiff
- 10% Criminal Defense
- 10% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
- 10% Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 1995, Ohio
Professional Webpage: https://www.knrlegal.com/our-attorneys/michael-j-maillis/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Mahoning County Bar Association, 2022
- Mahoning County Bar Association, Bar review committee, 2022
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- $320,000.00 verdict in auto accident claim. Broken wrist and surgery. , 2020
- $508,000.00 verdict in the Ohio Court of Claims, 2025
- 2,000,000.00 settlement for drop foot and fractured pelvis. , 2020
Pro bono / Community Service
- Marathon Maniacs Club, Member
- Youngstown Road Runners Club, Member
Educational Background
- Youngstown State University, Bachelor of Arts, with Major: Economics, 1990
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- I am a regular presenter at NBI seminars instructing other attorneys in Ohio on matters regarding handling automobile accident cases and other personal injury claims. Also, was a presenter on premises liability at 2021 OAJ seminar in Cleveland. , Speaker, Ohio Association of Justice, Plaintiffs Lawyers, 2021
Honors
- AV Peer Review Rated, Preeminent by Martindale Hubbel for 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026., AV rated, AV Peer Review Rated, Preeminent by Martindale Hubbel, 2025
- The National Trial Lawyers, Civil Plaintiff – Top 100 Attorneys, 2016 & 2019
- Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers, 2007
Industry Groups
- Plaintiff
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“Atty. Maillis is not has a brilliant legal mind, but he is always willing to help out his peers. He goes above and beyond to assist when asked.”
“Mike is an exceptional trial attorney. He is truly one of the best cross-examiners I have ever witnessed.”
“I have worked with Mike and also seen him in trial. He is one of the best plaintiff's attorneys I have had the pleasure to work with. I have arguably learned more from him than any other attorney.”
“KNR's best lawyer. Unequivocally.”
“Excellent mentor. Mike has high ethical standards, and a professional friendly demeanor to offer clients truly excellent legal services.”
“Brilliant legal mind, ethical, honest - one of the best.”
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2023 - 2027
- Rising Stars: 2007
