Veronica T. Garofoli

Biography

Veronica focuses her practice in the areas of probate litigation, administration and estate planning. She provides representation in probate and trust disputes involving will contests, charges of undue influence, breach of fiduciary duty actions, and other potential issues that can complicate the settling of an estate or trust. She advises fiduciaries and families in guardianship, trust and estate administrations. Veronica is experienced in reviewing, designing and implementing tailored estate plans for clients. She also counsels clients on corporate matters, entity structure and formation, real estate issues and contract negotiations.

Veronica’s experience as a law clerk at the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court, Probate Division and the Court of Appeals of Ohio, Eighth Appellate District, has given her a unique insight into the judicial system and advocacy for our clients.

Veronica received her J.D. from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University, in 2015. She is licensed to practice in the state of Ohio and the U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts.

Education

• Cleveland Marshall College of Law, 2015, J.D.
• Elmhurst University, 2010, B.S.

Admissions & Associations

• State of Ohio
• United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio
• United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio
• Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
• Member, Ohio State Bar Association
• Member, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
• Director, CMBA Board of Directors
• Member, William K. Thomas American Inn of Court
  • Executive Committee (2023)

Awards & Honors

• Recognized in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® since 2023 for Practice Areas:
  • Litigation - Real Estate
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Trusts and Estates

• Selected to the Rising Stars list: 2023

Community Activities

• Visiting Judge, Shaker Heights Municipal Court
• Trustee, Cleveland State University College of Law Alumni Association
• Board Member, The Cleveland Pops Orchestra, Associate Board
• Mentor, Cleveland State University College of Law Mentor Program
• Member, The Lawyers Guild of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland
• Graduate, Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel Ladder Down
• Past President, Rainbow Babies and Children’s Foundation, Associate Board

Articles & Presentations

• Suspicious Minds: Lisa Marie Presley’s Trust Amendment Challenged; A Will Contest Case Study, CMBA Hot Topics in Estate Planning 2023, June 2023

• The Probate Process from Start to Finish, National Business Institute Seminar, June 2021