Thomas J. Tarantino

A principal in the Firm's Commercial, Transactional and Business Law section, Thomas J. Tarantino lends his expertise to the Firm in the areas of corporate and business law, real estate and public finance. Mr. Tarantino has represented business clients in a wide range of complex transactions including asset acquisitions, stock transactions, commercial financing, franchise development and real estate acquisition and development. As part of his public finance practice, he 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 an Enterprise Zone and in several special assessments. He participated in the Firm's representation as underwriters' counsel and issuers' counsel in numerous other actions, including the Gateway Economic Development Corporation and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum projects. Mr. Tarantino is a member of the National Association of Bond Lawyers.

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 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 and the Grievance Committee.

Consistent with the Firm's commitment to community service and charitable support, Mr. Tarantino serves various area charitable and community organizations. Mr. Tarantino currently serves on the Boards of the Montessori School at Holy Rosary and Little Italy Redevelopment Corporation and serves as General Counsel to The Children's Museum of Cleveland. Mr. Tarantino is also a member of the NOIA Foundation and The Justinian Forum.