Marilena DiSilvio
About Marilena DiSilvio
Marilena DiSilvio is a lawyer based in Mayfield Heights, OH and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2010. Marilena DiSilvio is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Mayfield Heights, Ohio
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Elk & Elk Co., Ltd.
Education: Cleveland Marshall College of Law, J.D., graduated 1995
Location: Mayfield Heights, OH
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