What areas of law does John A. Tarantino practice?

John A. Tarantino focuses on Appellate, Business, Litigation, M&A, and Personal Injury.

Where is John A. Tarantino located?

John A. Tarantino primarily serves clients in Providence, Rhode Island, with an office at 100 Westminster Street, 16th Floor.

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John A. Tarantino is an attorney based in Providence, RHODE ISLAND. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Litigation.

Based in: Providence, RHODE ISLAND
Experience: attorney
Known for: Appellate · Business · Litigation

Handles Appellate, Business, and Litigation matters from Providence, RHODE ISLAND.
Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (Providence) (2025).

Areas of practice

Practice focus

John A. Tarantino represents clients in Providence, Rhode Island across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.

Biography

About John A. Tarantino

A noted and highly awarded litigator who has successfully argued high-stakes, precedent-setting cases across the country, John Tarantino represents international manufacturers, major chemical companies, railroads, e-commerce businesses, entrepreneurs, sports coaches and managers, and leading real estate developers in sophisticated litigation matters involving complex issues of constitutional law, antitrust, intellectual property, product liability, toxic tort, white-collar crime, and employment law. Passionate about his work and his profession, John lectures frequently on trial techniques and is a leading author of legal books and articles on product liability, discovery, evidence, procedure, medical-legal issues, legal ethics and trial strategy. He has won significant trial victories for Atlantic Richfield Company, the Governor of Rhode Island, the Rhode Island Senate, and other entities and individuals in cases ranging from toxic torts to constitutional law to bribery and wire fraud.

Credentials

Education

Boston College Law School
J.D. · 1981
Dartmouth College
— · 1976

Jurisdictions

Bar admissions

Rhode Island, Rhode
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Massachusetts, Massa
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Recognition

Awards & honors

Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (Providence)
2025
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (Providence)
2024
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (Providence)
2024
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Banking and Finance (Providence)
2021
Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (Providence)
2020
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (Providence)
2020
Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice (Providence)
2018
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (Providence)
2018
Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (Providence)
2017
Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (Providence)
2016
Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (Providence)
2014
Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (Providence)
2013
Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice (Providence)
2012
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
2026
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Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation
2026
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2026
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Civil and Criminal
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Civil Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Class Actions
2026
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2026
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2026
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2026
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2026
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2026
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2026
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2026
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2026
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2026
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2026
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2026
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2026
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2026
Best Lawyers in America — Toxic Tort
2026
Best Lawyers in America — White-Collar Criminal Defense
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Rhode Island Legal Services Equal Access t Justice Award
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Rhode Island Bar Association Award of Merit
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Ralph P. Semenoff Award for Professionalism
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawyer of the Year Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawyer of the Year Lawyers Weekly USA
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Defense Counsel of Rhode Island Exceptional Performance Citation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Boston College Law School 75th Anniversary Alumni of the Year Award
2026

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Main office

100 Westminster Street, 16th Floor

Providence, Rhode Island 02903

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What areas of law does John A. Tarantino practice?
John A. Tarantino focuses on Appellate, Business, Litigation, M&A, and Personal Injury.
Where is John A. Tarantino located?
John A. Tarantino primarily serves clients in Providence, Rhode Island, with an office at 100 Westminster Street, 16th Floor.
Is John A. Tarantino a verified attorney?
John A. Tarantino's profile is listed but has not yet been claimed by the attorney. Verification status is pending.
How can I schedule a consultation with John A. Tarantino?
You can book a consultation through LawyersListed directly from this page. Initial outreach can also be made by phone at 401-274-7200.