About Mark
Mark Willis is a seasoned personal injury attorney based in Akron, Ohio, with over 35 years of dedicated experience in the legal field. He is a founding member of Willis, Willis & Rizzi Co., L.P.A., a prominent law firm located at 670 West Market Street, Akron, Ohio 44303. This firm specializes in representing clients in personal injury and products liability cases, showcasing a commitment to advocating for those who have suffered due to negligence or defective products. Admitted to practice law in both Ohio and West Virginia since 1987, Mr. Willis possesses a broad jurisdictional reach that enhances his ability to serve clients across state lines. His practice areas are extensive and include personal injury, products liability, fraud, insurance company bad faith, tort, insurance coverage, and consumer rights. This diverse expertise allows him to tackle complex legal issues and provide comprehensive representation to his clients.
Mr. Willis earned his Juris Doctor from The University of Akron School of Law in 1987, a pivotal step that laid the foundation for his legal career. Prior to his legal education, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Small Business Management and Computer Science from Concord College in Athens, West Virginia, in 1983. This background in business and technology complements his legal acumen. As a result, the attorney can approach cases with a multifaceted perspective. Throughout his career, Mr. Willis has successfully represented clients against many entities, including insurance companies, banks, mortgage companies, real estate companies, trucking companies, Fortune 500 corporations, local businesses, and individual clients.
His tenacity has been instrumental in obtaining insurance coverage for clients when insurers initially claimed no coverage existed. Notably, he has secured multiple seven-figure recoveries, demonstrating his effectiveness in achieving favorable outcomes for those he represents. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Willis is actively involved in professional education. He has served as an instructor and moderator for various seminars and conventions organized by the Ohio Association for Justice and the Akron Bar Association. These seminars cover critical topics such as trial practice, evidence, discovery, and consumer law, reflecting his commitment to sharing knowledge and improving the legal community. Furthermore, Mr.
Willis is a member of several professional associations, including the American Association for Justice, Ohio Association for Justice, Ohio Bar Association, West Virginia Bar Association, Summit County Association for Justice, Akron Bar Association. Cleveland Academy of Trial Lawyers. Outside of his professional commitments, Mr. Willis engages in community service through roles at Bethel Lutheran Church and Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church. He also contributes to the Richfield Fire Department and dedicates time to his family farm, embodying a strong sense of community involvement and personal responsibility. This blend of professional expertise and community service shows his commitment to both his clients and the greater Akron area.
