Paulo Tanasio
Bio
Attorney Paulo Tanasio is a licensed business law, commercial law, and real estate law attorney in Rhode Island and Massachusetts with over 24 years of experience representing clients in business, commercial, and real estate matters. His practice includes guiding clients through the purchase and sale of business entities, equity transactions, partnerships, entity selection, and formation. He also has extensive experience in structuring and securing financing for business acquisitions and ownership.
In real estate, Attorney Tanasio advises clients on a wide range of commercial and residential transactions, including purchases, sales, leases, development, and permitting. Fluent in both Spanish and Portuguese, he brings a multicultural perspective and strong communication skills to his work, making complex legal concepts easy to understand. Known for his empathetic approach and client-first mentality, Paulo is deeply committed to helping clients achieve their goals efficiently and effectively.
Attorney Tanasio and his team provide comprehensive legal services in areas such as contract negotiation, title examination, permitting, zoning, land use, leasing, and landlord/tenant matters. He has successfully represented a diverse clientele in their acquisition and management of businesses and real estate from relatively inexperienced individuals to seasoned real estate investors ensuring that their legal and financial interests are protected at every stage.
The son of Portuguese immigrants, Paulo's cultural heritage and language fluency allow him to connect meaningfully with clients from all backgrounds. His commitment to service extends beyond the legal field—he has served as an adjunct professor at the Community College of Rhode Island, teaching Property Law, Contracts, and Evidence, where he enjoyed mentoring future legal professionals.
Paulo currently lives with his wife and children in Lincoln, RI. He enjoys traveling and spending time with his family. He is an avid soccer fan, often attending national tournaments where his children compete. He is an active member of the Clube Juventude Lusitana, a Portuguese social club in Cumberland, where he volunteers and serves as treasurer of the Portuguese school.
Areas of Practice
- Real Estate Law
- Business Law
- Commercial Real Estate
- Banking & Finance
- Business Corporate Counseling
- Commercial Business Law
- Construction Law
Bar Admissions
- Rhode Island Bar Association, 2001
- Massachusetts Bar Association, 2003
Education
- Roger Williams University School of Law
- J.D.
- Northeastern University
- B.S. - 1996
- Major: Criminal Justice
Languages
- Portuguese
- Spanish