Scott M. Zurakowski - Canton, OH
Attorney at Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A.
Corporate Law and Employment Lawyers in Canton, OH
4775 Munson Street NorthWest Canton, OH 44718
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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28
Years
Experience
Canton Corporate Law and Employment Lawyer
Updated: 07/17/2026
Areas of Practice
- Corporate Law and Employment
- Labor Litigation
Attorney Information
Overview
Scott is a director and practices out of both our Canton and Alliance offices. Scott defends management in employment related lawsuits and provides counsel and advice to employers regarding layoffs, discipline, terminations, sexual harassment and Family Medical Leave. In addition Scott represents employers on equal employment opportunity claims before the EEOC and OCRC, and advises employers regarding Union campaigns and NLRB elections.
After graduating from Alliance High School, Scott received his B.A., from The University of Mount Union where he served as both President and Vice President of the Student Senate and was a member of the National Honorary Society and Blue Key. He then received his Juris Doctorate from Ohio Northern University Petit College of Law where he was named to the Order of Barristers, was a Presiding Justice for the Moot Court Board of Advocates, and Champion of the 1996 National Administrative Law Moot Court Competition. In addition, Scott has previous legal experience with a law firm in Alliance and has served as an assistant prosecuting attorney for the City of Alliance.
Scott is a member of the Stark County, Ohio, and American Bar Associations. He is a past member and chairman of the Plain Township Zoning Commission. He is a former member of the Board of Trustees of the Alliance Chamber of Commerce and served as its Legislative Committee Chairman from 2000-2008. Scott is presently Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Legal Counsel to the United Way of Greater Stark County Inc., and served as president of the The University of Mount Union Alumni Council from 2006-2007.
Scott is a graduate of the 17th Class of Leadership of Stark County. He has been selected to the prestigious list of (2006, 2009 & 2010) Super Lawyer - Ohio Rising Stars, a project of Law & Politics and Cincinnati Magazine, and has published numerous articles regarding current trends in both federal and state employment law. Scott maintains the exclusive AV Rating in the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory as designated by his colleagues. Scott has been selected as one of the 2009 20 young professionals under the age of 40 presented by Ystark!, a project of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Scott and his wife, Kathy, reside in Plain Township with their daughters Madison and Natalie, and their son, Jack.
Awards and Honors
Awards
Honors
- Super Lawyers® - Ohio Rising Stars
- Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
Other Sources of Feedback About Scott M. Zurakowski
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
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- 2021 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Ohio Super Lawyers list
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- 2017 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2006 Ohio Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law,
Ada,
Ohio
Juris Doctorate
Honors: Order of Barristers
Non Legal Education
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Mount Union College
B.A.
Current Employment Position(s)
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Director
Published Works
Articles
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President Obama's Impact on Labor & Employment Law - The Times, They Are A-Changin
Bar Admissions
- Ohio, 1998
Other Affiliations
- American Bar Associations
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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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