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 - 2026 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2007 Call today:
330-729-1090
Kisling, Nestico & Redick, LLC
22 E McKinley WaySuite A
Poland, OH 44512 Visit website
Attorney Michael J. Maillis is a partner at the law firm Kisling Nestico & Redick LLC in Poland, Ohio. Devoting his practice to personal injury law, Mr. Maillis represents plaintiffs throughout Ohio in actions involving motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death and other issues.
In his more than 25 years as a practicing lawyer, Mr. Maillis has earned accolades for his professionalism and record of success. He was selected for inclusion on The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 list in 2016 and 2019, and he is AV Preeminent peer-review rated,* the highest rating, through Martindale-Hubbell.
In 1990, Mr. Maillis graduated from Youngstown State University with a bachelor’s degree in economics. He went on to earn his law degree from the University of Akron School of Law in 1995. He then passed the Ohio bar examination and obtained his license to practice law before all Ohio state courts.
Earlier in his legal career, Mr. Maillis served as a public defender at the Stark County Public Defender’s Office. He then spent three years as the prosecutor for the City of Youngstown and a year at the Mahoning County Prosecutor’s Office. He began his career as a personal injury attorney with a private practice in 2002 before joining Kisling Nestico & Redick LLC in 2013.
In his personal injury practice, Mr. Maillis provides dedicated and personal representation to each client. He has strong negotiation skills and litigation experience, which he uses when pursuing the most favorable outcomes for each client’s situation.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
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
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
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
- 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 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2007
