Marilena brings decades of experience in medical negligence, birth injury, wrongful death, and personal injury cases, including her time practicing at Elk + Elk and previously at a Cleveland defense firm, where she held leadership roles and chaired the Health Care Law Practice Group.

A former registered nurse and experienced trial lawyer, she has tried more than 50 medical malpractice cases involving catastrophic injuries and complex medical issues.

She has received numerous honors, including Best Lawyers® 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” in Cleveland for Medical Malpractice, and has been consistently named to Ohio Super Lawyers’ top attorney lists. Marilena also holds an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

Outside the courtroom, she has served as President of the Ohio Women’s Bar Foundation, is a trustee of LifeAct, and teaches as an adjunct professor at CSU College of Law.

Marilena is currently Of Counsel to Elk + Elk.

About Elk + Elk: Leading Personal Injury Attorneys

Elk & Elk Co., Ltd. is a premier personal injury law firm dedicated to seeking justice and maximizing recovery for accident victims and their families. With a legacy spanning decades, our firm has grown from its Ohio roots to serve clients across multiple states, including Ohio, Kentucky, and Seattle, Washington. Our extensive network of offices ensures local representation backed by powerful, multi-state resources and a proven record of recovering $2+ billion in settlements for our clients.

Experienced Legal Representation Across Key Regions

Ohio Personal Injury Lawyers: With numerous locations throughout Ohio, Elk + Elk is one of the state’s most recognized and successful personal injury firms. We handle cases in major cities like Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, and Toledo, fighting for the rights of injured Ohioans in courtrooms across the state.

Kentucky Accident Attorneys: Our commitment extends to Kentucky, providing skilled legal advocacy for victims of negligence throughout the Commonwealth.

Seattle, WA Injury Law Firm: In Seattle, Washington, we bring our aggressive approach and deep resources to complex personal injury claims, offering the focused attention clients deserve.

A Proven Track Record of Success

The dedicated attorneys at Elk + Elk have built a formidable reputation by consistently delivering exceptional results for our clients. We have successfully protected the rights of thousands of injury victims and are proud to have secured some of the state’s largest verdicts and settlements in complex litigation cases. Our proven track record of recovering significant compensation underscores our commitment to holding negligent parties and corporations accountable.

Comprehensive Personal Injury Practice Areas

Elk + Elk assists clients with a wide variety of serious personal injury claims, ensuring comprehensive legal support no matter the cause of the injury. Key practice areas include:

  • Auto Accidents: Representation for victims of car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, and pedestrian accidents.
  • Medical Malpractice: Fighting for justice in cases involving surgical errors, misdiagnosis, hospital negligence, and other forms of medical negligence.
  • Birth Injuries: Advocating for families affected by injuries sustained during childbirth due to medical error.
  • Workers’ Compensation: Assisting injured employees with workplace injury claims and appeals to secure lost wages and medical benefits.
  • Product Defects: Pursuing claims against manufacturers for injuries caused by dangerous or defective products (product liability).
  • Wrongful Death: Providing compassionate yet aggressive representation for families who have lost a loved one due to another party’s negligence.

If you or a loved one has been injured due to another party’s negligence, contact the seasoned personal injury attorneys at Elk + Elk for a free, confidential consultation.

Call 1 (800) ELK-OHIO and let us put our experience and resources to work for your financial recovery and peace of mind.