Sal Cognetti, Jr.
About Sal Cognetti, Jr.
Sal Cognetti, Jr. is a lawyer based in Scranton, PA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2012. Sal Cognetti, Jr. is recognized in the following practice area:
- Scranton, Pennsylvania
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Current Firm: Cognetti & Cimini
Education: Georgetown University, J.D., graduated 1973
Location: Scranton, PA
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