Kitslaar, Elizabeth Clough

Thomas J. Tarantino is a principal attorney in the law firm of Climaco, Wilcox, Peca, Tarantino & Garofoli Co., L.P.A., where lends his expertise to the Firm in the areas of corporate and business law, investment adviser regulation, real estate, government law, and public finance. Mr. Tarantino has represented both private businesses and non-profit organizations in a wide range of complex transactions including asset acquisitions, stock transactions, mergers, commercial financing, franchise development and real estate acquisition and development. In addition, Mr. Tarantino regularly assists entrepreneurs and civic leaders in organizing new companies and non-profit organizations and providing continual advice and support on corporate governance matters.

As part of his public finance practice, Mr. Tarantino has participated as bond counsel in note and bond issuances of several state, local and quasi-governmental agencies. He has also acted as special counsel in the creation of enterprise zones, commercial reinvestment areas, and in special assessment proceedings. He participated in the Firm's representation as underwriters' counsel and issuers' counsel in numerous other transactions, including the Gateway Economic Development Corporation and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum projects.

Mr. Tarantino is admitted to the Supreme Court of Ohio, the United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Mr. Tarantino is a member of the National Association of Bond Lawyers, the Ohio and Cleveland Bar Association. A Lake County resident, Mr. Tarantino is also a member of the Lake County Bar Association, where he serves on the Real Estate Committee.

Consistent with the Firm's commitment to community service and charitable support, Mr. Tarantino serves various area charitable and community organizations. In addition to his service as a board member and pro bono general counsel to several charities, Mr. Tarantino serves the citizens of Lake County as an appointed board member of the Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities. Mr. Tarantino is also active in supporting charities devoted to addressing autism and other developmental disabilities.