BIOGRAPHY
2019 Marked Mr. Perantinides 50th year as an attorney! On April 15, he was officially recognized by the Ohio State Bar Association honoring his 50 years of service.
Paul Perantinides was born in Youngstown, Ohio, in 1944. He is a Campbell Memorial High School Alumni. In 1966, Mr. Perantinides graduated from Youngstown State University with a B.A. in Social Studies. He went on to study at the University of Akron School of Law, graduating in 1969. He is currently licensed to practice law in the states of Ohio and Pennsylvania.
In 1966, Mr. Perantinides was commissioned in the United States Army and was honorably discharged as captain in 1971. At this point, he began practicing law with the firm of Schwab, Sager, Grosenbaugh, Rothal, Fort, Skidmore, & Nukes Co., L.P.A., becoming a partner in the firm in 1974. He is currently a partner in the firm of Perantinides & Nolan Co., L.P.A. Mr. Perantinides brings a level of passion to the practice of law that reflects his personal belief in our country’s justice system. He is a trial lawyer dedicated to representing the rights of injured individuals and their families who have been harmed by medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injuries and defective products at both the trial and appellate levels of the state and federal courts.
"Paul Perantinides – One of the Most Experienced and Recognized Personal Injury Attorneys in Ohio."Paul Perantinides has been chosen by his peers to be included in The Best Lawyers in America, the preeminent referral guide to the legal profession.
Over the years, he has handled hundreds of cases and has earned a reputation among doctors and hospital administrators as a tough litigator. He carefully prepares each case, and professionals across Ohio and Pennsylvania look to him for his studied, practical approach to every aspect of a case.
He treats his clients with respect and sensitivity, realizing that they are experiencing one of the most tragic times of their lives.
Paul is proud to be an attorney committed to preserving the rights of others, advocating for causes and principles, pursuing the truth and promoting justice.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
- Akron Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- American Association for Justice
- Ohio Association for Justice
- Ohio State Bar Association
- The Ohio Bar Foundation
- The Trial Lawyers for Public Justice
- The Roscoe Pound Association
- The American Board of Trial Advocates
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- The Advocate - Association of Trial Lawyers of America
- National College of Advocacy
HONORS & AWARDS
- AV Preeminent from Martindale-Hubbell® which is the highest possible rating for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability.
- Super Lawyers from 2004-2025, over 20 years running! (Only 5% of attorneys are selected as Super Lawyers)
- Including Super Lawyers Top 50 Cleveland Attorneys and Top 100 Ohio Attorneys
- Paul G. Perantinides was selected Lawyer of the Year, Akron, Ohio in the 2015 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© for his work in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Best Lawyers in America© from 1995-2025
- 2015 Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year by Akron Life Magazine
- Named to the Nation’s Top One Percent for 2015
- Top 50 Cleveland Area Lawyers and Ohio and Kentucky Super Lawyers Annual List of Top Attorneys, 2017
- Who’s Who in American Law
- University of Akron Outstanding Alumni Award, 1998
PRO-BONO ACTIVITES & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- University of Akron School of Law Fundraising Chairman
- University of Akron School of Law Member of the Advanced Placement Council
- Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Board of Trustee member and former President
- Ohio Wesleyan Parents’ Council Chairman
- WKSU Community Advisory Council
- Kent State University National Public Radio Affiliate
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Reserve Board Member
- Lecturer, Insurance Law, University of Akron School of Law, 1976-1979
- Frequent Lecturer, Trial Tactics, CLE
- Criss v. Springfield Tp., 564 N.E.2d 440, 1990, Life & Acc. Ins. Co., 508 N.E.2d 949, 1987, Ohio, 1987069 357
- Hershberger v. Akron City Hosp., 516 N.E.2d 204, 1987, Ohio, 19871529 60
- Richards v. St. Thomas Hosp., 492 N.E.2d 821, 1986, Ohio, 19861265 33
- Herr v. Robinson Memorial Hosp., 550 N.E.2d 159, 1990, Ohio, 1990032 714
- Beck v. Cianchetti , 439 N.E.2d 417, 1982, Ohio, 19821376 30
- Stein v. Brown, 480 N.E.2d 1121, 1985, Ohio, 19851386 02
- Preston v. Murty, 512 N.E.2d 1174, 1987, Ohio, 19871106 63
- Unrue v. Akron City Hosp., 503 N.E.2d 742, 1986, Ohio, 19870183 73
- Finegan v. Akron City Hospital, 28 Oh St 3d 743
- Keaton v. Coshocton Hospital, 503 N. F . 2d 743
- Loudy v. Faries, 488 N.E.2d 235, 1985, Ohio App. 9 Dist., 19861062 19
- Nickey v. Brown, 454 N.E.2d 177, 1982, Ohio App. 9 Dist., 19831453 86
- Johnson v. Knipp, 304 N.E.2d 914, 1973, Ohio App. 9 Dist., 19731159 94
- Bradford v. Zahn, 522 N.E.2d 1088, 1988, Ohio, 1988062 479