Salvatore J. "Sam" Totino
About Salvatore J. Totino
Salvatore J. Totino is a lawyer based in Cleveland, OH and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. Salvatore J. Totino is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Tax Law
Current Firm: Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP
Education: The Ohio State University, J.D., graduated 2012, The Ohio State University, Master of Accounting, graduated 2009, and The Ohio State University, B.S.B.A., graduated 2009
Location: Cleveland, OH
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