Pamela Pantages

Pamela Pantages, a partner at Nurenberg, Paris, Heller & McCarthy in Cleveland, Ohio, has dedicated over 35 years to the courtroom as a trial attorney. Her journey has been marked by a passionate advocacy for children and families across Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Illinois, Virginia, Delaware, Alabama, Montana, Tennessee and Georgia. Her legal practice is broad, encompassing various aspects of medical negligence and birth injury, with a keen focus on obstetric and pediatric malpractice. Ms. Pantages’ academic path began with a Bachelor of Science from Kent State University in 1977, followed by a master's degree in speech pathology/audiology in 1978. This foundation led her to a medical career before she transitioned to law, earning her Juris Doctor from The University of Akron C. Blake McDowell Law Center in 1990 and gaining her Ohio license that same year. In the legal community, Ms. Pantages is a respected figure, serving on the Board of Trustees of the Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers. She also actively participates in the American Association for Justice (AAJ), the Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys, the Ohio State Bar Association and the Ohio Women's Bar Association. Ms. Pantages’ credentials include board certification in civil trial law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. She holds memberships in prestigious groups like the Melvin M. Belli Society, the International Society of Barristers and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. Her peers have recognized her with the highest AV Preeminent peer-review rating* through Martindale-Hubbell and a "Superb" score on Avvo. She is also part of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, celebrating attorneys with significant settlements and verdicts. Beyond her legal practice, Ms. Pantages is a sought-after speaker on birth injury litigation, sharing her insights at national events for the AAJ and other organizations such as the Ohio Association for Justice, the Montana Trial Lawyers Association, the North Dakota Association for Justice and the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles. Her written contributions include chapters in "Legal Concepts and Best Practices in Obstetrics," edited by Warsof SL, and a co-authored article with Leslie Iffy, M.D., titled "Erb’s Palsy After Delivery by Cesarean Section" in Medicine and Law. *AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.