Trivisonno Joins Calfee’s Cleveland Office
Michael R. Trivisonno, Corporate and Finance Partner
CLEVELAND, Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Calfee is pleased to announce that Michael R. Trivisonno has joined the firm’s Cleveland, Ohio, office as a Partner with the Corporate and Finance practice area.
Trivisonno advises public and private companies, private equity firms, and business founders on mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and a broad range of corporate matters. He has led complex domestic and cross-border transactions across various industries, including technology, healthcare, industrials, fintech, business services, and sports and entertainment. In addition to his transactional practice, Trivisonno counsels clients on corporate governance, commercial agreements, restructurings, and other strategic business matters. Trivisonno also represents athletes and entertainers in complex business matters, including commercial contracts, minority investments, and Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) matters.
“Returning to Calfee is a meaningful opportunity for me, both professionally and personally,” Trivisonno stated. “The firm’s strengths in M&A, private equity, and strategic business counseling, combined with its depth of talent, strategic insight, and commitment to client success, make it an ideal platform for serving clients. I look forward to contributing to the continued growth of the Corporate and Finance practice and delivering exceptional results for our clients.”
With more than 40 dedicated attorneys, Calfee’s Mergers and Acquisitions practice advises clients on sophisticated business transactions ranging from middle-market deals to multibillion-dollar acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic investments. The team, which represents privately held and publicly traded companies, private equity funds, family owned businesses, and private entrepreneurs, is known for delivering practical, client-focused counsel. Calfee’s M&A attorneys focus on understanding the business motivations underlying each transaction and helping clients identify the best transaction structure, devising strategies to mitigate risk and overcome obstacles, and negotiating reasonable protections in light of the size and complexity of the deal.
“Mike is a talented corporate attorney with an impressive track record advising clients on complex M&A and private equity transactions,” said Brent M. Pietrafese, Co-Chair of Calfee’s Corporate and Finance Practice Group. “Many of us had the opportunity to work with Mike early in his career and watched him develop into a highly respected advisor. He brings outstanding transactional experience, deep client relationships, and a collaborative spirit that aligns perfectly with our culture.”
For more than a decade, Calfee has been recognized as a Leading Law Firm for Corporate/M&A by Chambers USA, most recently in Band 1 in Ohio: North (2026). Calfee debuted in The Legal 500 United States 2026 Guide with a national ranking in M&A: Middle Market. The Legal 500 U.S. City Elite 2026 Guide recognized Calfee as a Leading Law Firm in Ohio in Corporate and M&A. The firm is also ranked nationally and regionally by The Best Law Firms® 2026 rankings in multiple areas, including Mergers and Acquisitions Law, International Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Law, and Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law.
Thomas M. Welsh, Calfee’s Managing Partner, stated, “Mike Trivisonno’s return to Calfee as a partner reflects our continued investment in one of the firm’s core strengths: sophisticated M&A and private equity transactions. Mike is a highly respected corporate attorney whose experience spans a broad range of mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, private equity investments, and strategic business transactions. Having begun his legal career at Calfee as a standout Corporate/M&A associate, Mike’s return represents both a homecoming and a strategic addition to our team. His depth of experience and proven track record enhance our capabilities and reinforce our commitment to delivering exceptional legal counsel to business clients pursuing transformative growth opportunities.”
About Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP
Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP is a full-service corporate law firm with 160 attorneys and professionals in offices in Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, and Indianapolis. Calfee serves clients in the Midwest, nationally and globally in the areas of Corporate and Finance, Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation, Energy and Utilities, Estate and Succession Planning and Administration, Government Relations and Legislation, Intellectual Property, Labor and Employment, Litigation, and Real Estate Law. Calfee has been recognized as a leading law firm by Chambers USA 2026 in Antitrust, Banking & Finance, Construction, Corporate/M&A, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, Energy & Natural Resources, Environment, Government Relations, Insurance, Intellectual Property, Labor & Employment, Litigation: General Commercial, Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations, Public Finance, and Real Estate, and by Chambers HNW 2026 in Private Wealth Law. A founding member of Lex Mundi, Calfee offers international representation through a network of independent law firms with access to 22,000 attorneys located in more than 125 countries. Additional information is available at Calfee.com.
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- Michael R. Trivisonno, Corporate and Finance Partner
CONTACT: Susan M. Kurz Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP 2166228346 [email protected]
