Associate Attorney
Licensed in Florida & Rhode Island
Michael A. Tarro Jr. is a business attorney and content editor for Thomson Reuters Practical Law. He focuses on corporate law, business structuring, contracts and business purchase and sale transactions. He represents clients across a variety of industries, including healthcare, real estate, tech, home services, and online services.
Michael has advised more than 100 family-owned companies, professionals, and high growth businesses on entity structuring, asset protection, and legal strategy. He’s guided clients through complex formations, restructurings, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, financing transactions, and asset sales.
As an attorney at Tarro Law Associates, PC, Michael brings strategic legal counsel to entrepreneurs and business owners looking to protect, grow, and exit their companies with confidence. His clientele generally consists of businesses between $1M and $25M in annual revenue, high-growth startups, and organizations with multiple business units or those growing through acquisition. He has broad experience in client management, counseling clients ranging from retiring or departing business owners, to investor-funded companies in the media and entertainment space, to a Shark Tank-backed enterprise.
His dual experience in corporate transactions and legal publishing gives him a rare combination of frontline insight and market perspective. As a Senior Associate Legal Editor at Practical Law, Michael maintains a transactional database of purchase and financing agreements in bankruptcy contexts and has summarized over 200 deals, including sales involving national brands. His resources are used by more than 1,000 attorney subscribers.
Michael earned his J.D. from Suffolk University Law School, with Distinction in Intellectual Property, and his B.A. in Politics & Law from Bryant University.
Licensed in Rhode Island and Florida, he also brings a deep passion for entrepreneurship, fitness, and creative ventures—frequently drawing from his own experience in public company, sports agency, content creation, and business ownership to better serve his clients.
Protecting millions in assets by providing legal advice on corporate structures, M&A deals, commercial transactions, intellectual property licenses and ownership, non-disclosure agreements, and non-compete agreements.
Implement operational strategies as fractional general counsel to corporate clients, increasing revenue 10% on average driven by decline in litigation, higher collection rate, and beneficial payment terms.
Develop, advise, and implement legal initiatives for clients, specifically for business formation, board governance, succession planning, contractual matters, capital structuring, and M&A.
Advised Thomson Reuters General Counsel’s office on records retention policies to manage enterprise risk and ensure international data privacy and corporate compliance. Collaborated with external contributors and advisory board members to publish Thomson Reuters’ Practical Law: The Journal - General Counsel Agenda publications.
Bar Admissions: Florida, Rhode Island
Member:
American Bar Association (ABA)
ABA Business Law Section
Florida Bar Business Law Section
Rhode Island Bar Association
Business Brokers of Florida (Affiliate Member)
BNI Member: Synergy Chapter (Tampa)
Former NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor
Presenter at various organizations on topics including business succession, business sales, and corporate organization.
Real Stories. Real Results.
Mike was exceptional! Have worked with several attorneys in the past and I can say that Mike was one of the best experiences I've had. He was very thorough, knowledgeable, and showed genuine concern for our matter. Could not ask for a better business attorney and would highly recommend!
We've had nothing but the most positive experience with Mike at Tarro Law Associates. From the start, he has been incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, and dedicated to ensuring the best possible outcome. You can tell he truly has his clients' best interests at heart—his passion for his work is unmatched. His expertise, quick turnaround, and mastery of his craft make him stand out from the rest. If you're looking for a lawyer who genuinely cares and will go above and beyond, Mike is the one you want in your corner! Highly recommend!
Michael is the only attorney I would ever trust with any of my legal affairs. He treats everyone who steps into his office like family and with the utmost respect. The amount of knowledge and passion he has in and for this field is commendable. He has handled all of my matters very thoroughly and effectively. His staff was also very attentive and kind with every encounter. I would recommend him to anyone.
Wright Luxury Enterprise
Mike Jr. is young, sharp, and incredibly insightful. He brings a refreshing balance of professionalism and approachability. What stands out the most is his genuine care for his clients' success. He takes the time to thoroughly explain every detail in a way that makes sense, especially for a CEO like mine, who is very type-A and meticulous. His patience and commitment to ensuring clarity in every step of the process have been invaluable.
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