Thomas A. Skidmore Co., L.P.A. - Akron, OH

Trial-Tested Personal Injury Representation in Northeast Ohio

Coping with a catastrophic injury or grieving the sudden, preventable loss of a loved one is one of the most painful experiences a family can endure. During these emotionally exhausting times, trying to navigate the complex legal system and negotiate with aggressive insurance adjusters can feel impossible. Thomas A. Skidmore Co., L.P.A. is a highly regarded personal injury law firm located in the historic Andrew House in Akron, Ohio, committed to protecting the legal rights of injured victims and their families.

Led by veteran trial attorney Thomas Alan Skidmore, who earned his law degree from the University of Akron in 1986, our firm brings over 35 years of focused courtroom experience to every case. Before dedicating his career to representing injured individuals, Tom interned at the United States Department of Justice, where he developed a deep, sophisticated understanding of complex litigation strategies and investigative techniques. If you need a personal injury lawyer who will stand up to massive insurance corporations, nursing home operators, or government institutions, our office is prepared to provide the aggressive advocacy you deserve.

Comprehensive Advocacy Across Complex Negligence Claims

At Thomas A. Skidmore Co., L.P.A., we treat every client with the utmost courtesy, dignity, and personalized attention. We specialize in litigating complex civil cases, providing outstanding results in the following practice areas:

• Car and truck accidents: Reconstructing collision scenes, analyzing highway safety regulations, and holding negligent commercial drivers and standard motorists liable for severe crashes.
• Wrongful death claims: Standing alongside grieving families to hold negligent parties accountable and recover vital compensation for funeral expenses, lost financial support, and emotional loss.
• Nursing home abuse: Pursuing justice for vulnerable elderly citizens who have suffered from physical abuse, neglect, bedsores, or medication errors in long-term care facilities.
• Medical malpractice: Representing victims of catastrophic surgical mistakes, birth injuries, and misdiagnoses by medical professionals and hospital networks.
• Dog bites and animal attacks: Seeking compensation for victims who have suffered severe scarring, nerve damage, and psychological trauma due to negligent pet owners.
• Premises liability: Holding commercial and residential property managers accountable for ignoring dangerous conditions like wet floors, broken stairs, or hazardous walkways.

The Skidmore Advantage: Ethics, Experience, and Results

In the legal community of Northeast Ohio, our firm is widely recognized for our uncompromising ethical standards and relentless pursuit of justice. Thomas Skidmore has lectured extensively on civil trial practice, evidence in trial work, and winning strategies in jury selection, demonstrating his respected standing among his legal peers. He was recently honored by the Akron Bar Association with the Bradford M. Buck Gearinger Professionalism Award, recognizing his exceptional dedication to legal integrity and humanitarian concern.

We understand that taking the step to find a lawyer can be intimidating when you are already dealing with physical pain and financial stress. That is why we offer a completely free consultation and case evaluation. Our firm handles personal injury cases on a contingent-fee arrangement, meaning there are absolutely no upfront costs or out-of-pocket fees. We only collect an attorney's fee if we successfully win your case. This structure ensures that every Akron resident can order legal services of the highest caliber without any financial risk.

Schedule Your Compliments Case Evaluation Today

Do not allow an insurance company to minimize your injuries or cheat you out of the compensation you need to rebuild your life. Under Ohio law, you have a limited window of time to file a civil claim after an accident occurs. If you need a personal injury lawyer urgently, contact Thomas A. Skidmore Co., L.P.A. today. Call our Akron office at the Andrew House to speak directly with an experienced advocate and begin building a strong path toward justice.