Atty. Sam O. Simmerman
Sam is a director of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A., with a practice that focuses in corporate/commercial law including commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and representation of lending institutions, workouts, bankruptcies, and securities law.
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Sam O. Simmerman is a business and bankruptcy attorney based in Canton, Ohio, practicing at Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co. LPA. Admitted to practice in Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association. Educated at Ohio University (J.D., 1979). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in Canton, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Sam is a director of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A., with a practice that focuses in corporate/commercial law including commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and representation of lending institutions, workouts, bankruptcies, and securities law
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sam O. Simmerman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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Why local counsel matters in Ohio
Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Canton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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