Gangland lawyer gunned down in Melb

WHO WAS JOSEPH "PINO" ACQUARO?

Acquaro, 55, was gunned down outside his Brunswick East restaurant and bar Gelobar early on Tuesday, March 15

WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT HIM?

Gangland lawyer, businessman and father of three.

A $200,000 hit contract was placed on him last year, according to court documents.

Appeared in court for some of Melbourne's underwold figures.

Has acted for Rocco Arico, accused of extortion. The matter remains before the courts.

President of Melbourne's Italian Chamber of Commerce and the Reggio Calabria Club.

Took over Gelobar on Lygon Street about five years ago, when former owner Salvatore Scullino died.

Principal of Acquaro and Co solicitors.