Paulo Tanasio
About
Attorney Paulo Tanasio is licensed to practice law in Rhode Island and Massachusetts and has more than 24 years of experience representing individuals, businesses, and investors in real estate, business, corporate, and commercial law matters throughout both states. Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, Paulo is passionate about protecting his clients’ interests and helping them achieve their personal and professional goals.
Paulo is an excellent communicator known for explaining complex legal issues in a clear and understandable manner. He takes an empathetic, practical, and results-oriented approach to every matter and works diligently to deliver timely solutions tailored to each client’s needs.
Attorney Tanasio and his team provide comprehensive real estate legal services, including purchase and sale transactions, contract negotiations, title examinations, leasing, development, permitting, zoning, land use, and landlord-tenant matters. He has represented a diverse range of clients—from first-time homebuyers to seasoned investors—helping protect their interests at every stage of a transaction or dispute.
In addition to his real estate practice, Paulo advises entrepreneurs, business owners, corporations, and other organizations on a broad range of business, corporate, and commercial matters in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. His work includes business formation and structuring, corporate governance, commercial contracts, business transactions, and general legal guidance designed to help clients manage risk, resolve challenges, and pursue opportunities with confidence.
Paulo is the son of two Portuguese immigrants. His multicultural background and language skills allow him to connect easily with clients from many different backgrounds, ensuring that their legal needs are addressed with care, understanding, and professionalism.
Areas of Practice
- Real Estate Law
- Business Law
- Commercial Real Estate
- Banking & Finance
- Business Corporate Counseling
- Commercial Business Law
- Construction Law
- Estate Planning
- Probate of Estates
Bar Admissions
- Rhode Island Bar Association, 2001
- Massachusetts Bar Association, 2003
Education
- Roger Williams School of Law
- J.D.
- Northeastern University
- B.S. - 1996
- Major: Criminal Justice
Languages
- Portuguese
- Spanish
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