Background

LaFond, Thomas Joseph was born on February 25, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Charles J. and Marie F. (Lane) Lafayette.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration, John Carroll U., 1963; Juris Doctor, Case Western Reserve U., 1966.

Career

Associate, Henderson, Quail, Schneider & Smeltz, Cleveland, 1968-1975; partner, Schneider, Smeltz, Ranney & LaFond, Cleveland, since 1975.

Achievements

• Thomas Joseph LaFond has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Citizens League, Cleveland, 1984-1986. Graduate Leadership Cleveland, 1985. Captain United States Army, 1966-1968.

Member American Bar Association, Ohio State Bar Association, Cleveland Bar Association (board of trustees 1983-1986, chairman young lawyers 1972, ethics committee 1979, professional trends committee 1982, president since 1991).

Connections

Married Karen Kent, June 13, 1964;children: Julia, Jennifer, Laura, Susan.

Father:

Charles J. Lafayette

Mother:

Marie F. (Lane) Lafayette

Spouse:

Karen Kent

child:

Laura LaFond

child:

Susan LaFond

child:

Jennifer LaFond

child:

Julia LaFond