Ryan Andrew Kuchmaner
Black McCuskey Souers & Arbaugh Legal Professional Association | Black Mccuskey Souers & Arbaugh, LPA • Canton, OH
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Contact
Email
rkuchmaner@bmsa.com
Phone
(330) 919-7716
Address
220 Market Ave S, Canton, OH, 44702, US
Professional
About
Ryan Andrew Kuchmaner is a distinguished Partner at Black McCuskey Souers & Arbaugh, where he expertly leads the Estates & Trusts practice group. Based in Canton, OH, Ryan specializes in a wide array of legal areas including estate planning, probate, trust administration, asset protection, and elder law. He is particularly adept at crafting and executing sophisticated tax-saving strategies and estate plans tailored for business owners and high net worth individuals. His comprehensive services encompass the creation of both revocable and irrevocable trusts, generation-skipping trusts, asset protection trusts, as well as the formation of limited liability companies and corporations. A significant aspect of Ryan’s practice involves the administration of intricate estates, where he meticulously prepares federal estate tax, gift tax, and fiduciary income tax returns. With a deep understanding of his clients' long-term aspirations, Ryan provides personalized guidance through all life stages, ensuring that practical and efficient solutions are always at the forefront of his legal strategies. Ryan's expertise has earned him a prestigious certification as an Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Specialist from the Ohio State Bar Association, placing him among an elite group of Ohio attorneys recognized for their proficiency. He has been honored as a Rising Star by Ohio Super Lawyers magazine for five consecutive years, a distinction reserved for only 2.5% of attorneys in the state. Beyond his legal practice, Ryan is committed to community engagement. He was recognized as one of 20 outstanding leaders under 40 by ystark! and The Repository. His accolades include the 2015 Golden Hammer Award from Habitat for Humanity of Stark and Carroll Counties, Inc. Ryan actively participates in the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and has served on various boards, including as Chairman of the Board for the Canton Players Guild Theatre, one of the nation's oldest volunteer-based theaters. A graduate of Leadership Stark County's Signature Program, Ryan is dedicated to fostering the growth of young professionals in the Stark County area and remains a vital member of the Stark County Bar Association, Ohio State Bar Association, and Akron Bar Association.
About Probate Law
Probate attorneys guide families through the estate administration process after a loved one passes. They handle court filings, asset distribution, and dispute resolution. Common matters include estate administration, will contests, heir disputes, trust administration.
Credentials
Education
2010 Case Western Reserve University School of Law JD 2010 Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead School of Management MBA - Master of Business Administration 2007 Ohio State University B.S.
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2025 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2024 Rising Star, Super Lawyers 2023 Rising Star, Super Lawyers 2022 Rising Star, Super Lawyers 2021 Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Publications
2014 BMSA Website Basics of Effective Estate Planning 2013 BMSA Website Ohio Asset Protection N/A Self Publication Ohio Asset Protection N/A Self Publication Basics of Effective Estate Planning N/A Self Publication Who Owns the Mineral Rights?
Associations
2010 - Present Stark County Bar Association Member 2010 - Present Ohio State Bar Association Member
Speaking
2015 Habitat for Humanity Homeowner Program Basics of Estate Planning
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Updated: Jun 10, 2026