Canfield, OH

Mark A. Rafidi

Mark A. Rafidi is the founding partner and managing partner of Rafidi, Pallante & Melewski, LLC, an Ohio-based, multi-office boutique law firm. He leads a team of talented attorneys and support staff across the entire State of Ohio. His practice focuses on Catastrophic Injuries, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice, Truck/Auto Accidents, Business Consulting, and Personal Injury Law. He has successfully negotiated multi-million dollar contracts for business clients and achieved multi-million dollar settlements/awards for personal injury clients. His diverse clientele includes sports athletes, celebrities, and various professionals and businesses. Mark has also invested in and operated numerous businesses and is an avid world traveler. He is a proud supporter of first responders and veterans and believes in the extended family of the United States of America.

Ryan J. Melewski

Ryan Melewski is a partner and dedicated trial attorney at Rafidi, Pallante & Melewski, LLC (RPM). He advocates for individuals and families in personal injury cases across Ohio, specializing in car accidents, medical malpractice, catastrophic injuries, and more. RPM has a reputation for securing millions in settlements for clients, with over $100,000,000.00 recovered. Ryan has represented diverse clients, including those involved in forklift accidents, medical oversight leading to loss, and construction site brain injuries. He is recognized with accolades such as Ohio Superlawyer, Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Attorney, and Top National Trial Attorney. He strives to be an approachable, empathetic, hardworking, and responsive attorney for his clients.

Mark S. Gervelis

Attorney Mark S. Gervelis, the founder of the Gervelis Law Firm, is a Board-Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, now known as the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification (NBLSC). He was chief trial lawyer for 15 years with the firm Harshman & Gervelis. He has been recognized by Super Lawyers from 2007 to 2012 and 2014 to 2016 and is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

Jeffrey A. Pallante

Jeffrey A. Pallante is a partner and the principal attorney in the Columbus office, handling matters throughout Central Ohio and the Miami Valley. His practice focuses on Personal Injury Law, Medical Malpractice, and Estate Law (Wills and Trusts). He represents a wide variety of injured victims, including those from car accidents, medical procedures, motorcycle accidents, tractor-trailer accidents, dog bites, bicycle, pedestrian, ATV, and slip and fall accidents, covering both severe/permanent injuries and soft-tissue injuries. He also handles wrongful death actions and has secured settlements exceeding one million dollars. Since 2002, he has handled thousands of injury cases and served as lead trial counsel or co-counsel in multiple Ohio counties. He has earned the trust of colleagues and clients, receiving referrals from other attorneys and former clients. Outside of work, he is married with two children and is actively involved in his church and charities like The Worthington Resource Pantry and Habitat for Humanity.

Elizabeth A. Bernard

Elizabeth A. Bernard is a lifelong valley resident and an attorney in Canfield with over 34 years of experience in personal injury law. Her goal is to help her clients obtain the maximum compensation they are entitled to under Ohio law. Elizabeth focuses her practice on personal injury cases such as car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle injuries, dog bite cases, premises liability and injuries to children. By focusing on one legal area, she remains proficient on the laws and court rulings that affect personal injury victims. Elizabeth received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Youngstown State University and her law degree from the University Of Akron School Of Law while working at the Seventh District Ohio Court of Appeals.

David Michael Tschantz

Attorney David Michael Tschantz joined the Gervelis Law Firm in 2011. He focuses his practice on representing people injured in car, truck, and motorcycle accidents, including those with complex orthopedic injuries, brain injuries, and wrongful death. He was recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2014 to 2016.

Aaron P. Gongaware

Aaron P. Gongaware is an associate attorney at Rafidi, Pallante & Melewski, an Ohio-based, multi-office boutique law firm. He focuses on personal injury, business litigation, and probate/trust litigation. Since becoming an attorney, he has represented thousands of individuals throughout Ohio in various legal areas. He is committed to offering the same level of dedication to every client. Having spent most of his life in Ohio, he feels a deep connection to the area and aims to strengthen communities through his legal work. His goal is to meet clients' needs by being responsive, listening, and finding practical solutions, striving to be an attorney clients will recommend.