James F. Contini II - Canton, OH
Attorney at Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A.
Estate Planning Lawyers in Canton, OH
4775 Munson Street NorthWest Canton, OH 44718
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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34
Years
Experience
Canton Estate Planning Lawyer
Updated: 07/17/2026
Areas of Practice
- Estate Planning
- Business Succession Planning
- Probate
- Estate and Trust Administration
- Elder Law
- Business Law
- Real Estate
Attorney Information
Overview
Jim is a director and currently serves as a member of the firm’s management committee. His focus is primarily in estate planning, business succession planning, probate, estate and trust administration, elder law, business law, and real estate law.
Jim, a native of Dover, Ohio, received his undergraduate degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Akron where he was voted Outstanding Senior and Top Senior in Accounting in 1989. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Case Western Reserve University School of Law graduating cum laude and being awarded the Law Clinic Banks Baldwin Award.
Jim is a frequent speaker on various estate, elder, and business planning matters, is a certified specialist in estate planning, trust and probate law by the Ohio State Bar Association, and a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. He is a member of the Stark County Bar Association, where he serves on the Estate Planning and Probate, Elder Law, Corporate Law, Bar Applicant and Scholarship Committees. He is also a member of the Tuscarawas County Bar Association and the Ohio State Bar Association. Jim has been named an Ohio Rising Star (2005, 2006) by Cincinnati Magazine Ohio Super Lawyers - Rising Stars Edition and superlawyers.com. Jim has been listed as Ohio Super Lawyer (2009 & 2010) and also was designated as one of the top 100 lawyers in the state by Ohio Super Lawyer (2010). In addition, Jim has also been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America (2009-2011).
Jim is active in many community activities. He is a Dover youth baseball coach, and serves as a board member for the Dover Baseball Leagues. Jim also serves on the Board of Trustees for the Tuscarawas County Senior Center, and the Tuscarawas County Small Business Advisory Council. Jim was a YMCA youth sports volunteer coach, and is the game public address announcer for the Dover Tornados Football Team, and high school football color analyst for WJER Radio. Jim is a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Dover, the Dover Knights of Columbus, and Union Country Club in Dover. Jim has been appointed by the Mayor of Dover to serve on the City of Dover Parks and Recreation Committee.
Jim has previously served as president and board member of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tuscarawas County, and is a former president and board member of the Dover Rotary Club, is a past member of the Stark County United Way Allocations Committee, and the Tuscarawas County Senior Center Building Campaign. He is also a former board member of the Tuscarawas County Chapter of the American Red Cross, the Tuscarawas Central Catholic High School Foundation and Alumni Association, the Holy Trinity Budget Committee, and the Stark County Golf Charities Committee.
Jim, his wife, Abby, and their children, Cory and Chloe, reside in Dover.
Awards and Honors
Awards
Honors
- Ohio Rising Stars (top lawyers under 40) by Cincinnati Magazine Ohio Super Lawyers - Rising Stars Edition and superlawyers.com
- Ohio Super Lawyers and also was designated as one of the top 100 lawyers in the state by Ohio Super Lawyer
Other Sources of Feedback About James F. Contini II
Included on the 2027 Ohio Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2026 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2025 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2007 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2006 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2005 Ohio Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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Case Western Reserve University Law School,
Cleveland,
Ohio
J.D.
Honors: cum laude
Honors: Law Clinic Banks Baldwin Award
Non Legal Education
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University of Akron
B.S.
Honors: magna cum laude
Honors: Outstanding Senior and Top Senior in Accounting, 1989
Current Employment Position(s)
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Director
Published Works
Articles
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How Your Assets Are Titled Can Create Unintended Results After Your Death
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Medicaid Planning Both Before And After A Loved One Enters A Nursing Home
Bar Admissions
- Ohio, 1992
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Contact
4775 Munson Street NorthWest
Canton, OH 44718
Fax Number: (330) 497-4020
Email: Send a message
Website: http://www.kwgd.com
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