Anthony J. Garofoli

Background

Garofoli was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but came to Cleveland to study at John Carroll University.

Education

John Carroll University. Cleveland State University (Juris Doctor, 1961). Member, 1965-1971 and President, 1969-1971, Cleveland City Council.

Member and Chairman.

Baord of Trustees, Cleveland State University, 1972- 1983.

Career

He served on Cleveland City Council representing the Little Italy neighborhood of Cleveland, and was involved with mobsters. Garofoli ended his career on council as President of the body. After an unsuccessful attempt at running for Mayor in 1971, Garofoli resumed the practice of law full-time, but remained active in Democratic party affairs becoming co-chairmen of the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party.

After an unsuccessful attempt at becoming Cuyahoga County Commissioner, Garofoli became the principal in the law firm of Climaco, Climaco, Seminatore, Lefkowitz, Kaplan and Garofoli.

During this time, he remained active in the Democratic party, but behind the scenes.

Achievements

• ANTHONY GAROFOLI has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member, 1965-1971 and President, 1969-1971, Cleveland City Council. Member and Chairman, Board of Trustees, Cleveland State University, 1977—. Member and Chairman, Board of Elections, Cuyahoga County, 1972-1983.

Member: Cleveland, Cuyahoga County (Member and Chairman, Board of Mental Retardation, 1985—) and Ohio State Bar Associations.

The District of Columbia Bar. The Florida Bar.