Attorney Taranto is an experienced family law attorney and negotiator who counsels clients in complex high asset divorce cases, often highly contentious. He also counsels clients in post-divorce matters; modifications involving alimony/spousal support, child support, and custody. Upon the completion of his undergraduate Degree in Finance from Boston College’s prestigious Carroll School of Management and; he worked for an international corporation then started and successfully developed his own medical company, which involved interfacing with accountants, lawyers, bankers and high-level business executives. Understanding how a business functions, the ability to analyze business and personal financial statements, coupled with an uncanny ability to negotiate are components leading to his success in achieving results that clients and former clients rave about. The business knowledge he brings just doesn’t come from having read books or attending seminars. It stems from life experience. Attorney Taranto has been divorced with children, and fully understands the financial impacts of a divorce as well as the importance of both parents having ample parenting time with their children. After passing a comprehensive exam, he has received his certification as a Certified Financial Litigator. He is currently a member of the American Academy of Certified Financial Litigators. The AACFL provides its member firms with customized training in the financial aspects of litigation including accounting, taxation, investments, valuation, forensics, and compensation.
Attorney Taranto is also a Certified Mediator and a member of the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation. He has received the highest ranking from AVVO, 10 out of 10, a national rating service for lawyers. The outstanding reviews the firm continuously receives are from clients and former clients; which in his view should be the most highly regarded.
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State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1996
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Posted by anonymous | May 7, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Having to contact a divorce lawyer is not something to look forward to. The LAW OFFICE OF THOMAS J. TARANTO made the process straight forward and easy to navigate. Attorney Taranto handled the divorce proceedings with the utmost professionalism providing transparency, timely follow-up and on-going st...
Posted by Jay | March 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney
After vetting multiple candidates for representation during my divorce proceedings, I quickly honed in on Tom. He is extremely knowledgeable in his area of expertise, and also has solid financial acumen. His advising and responsiveness made the process easier and helped relieve a lot of stress while...
Posted by Michael | March 4, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I highly recommend Tom. He's been my lawyer in divorce proceedings, and has been effective, knowledgeable, helpful, and understanding throughout the process. His understanding of the court requirements, familiarity with judges, and suggestions on potential solutions to difficult problems, made him in...
Posted by Dimitri | May 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I have been working with Tom from beginning to end of my divorce for a total of well over four years. Tom represented me with 100% success through numerous motions, two trials and one appeal. I could write a book about it, but I will keep this short. If I could summarize my thoughts in one sentence I...
Posted by Lisa | March 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I have worked with Thomas Taranto twice since 2013. I have retained his services as well as utilized him on a consultation basis. Atty Taranto doesn't play games. He is straight forward, professional, knowledgeable, extremely dedicated, and responsive. I highly recommend The Law Office of Thomas Tara...
"I endorse this lawyer. Although I have not worked with Attorney Taranto as opposing counsel, Tom is a fellow member of the family law bar in Essex County, and I have had the pleasure of observing Tom in the court room. Tom is articulate, knowledgeable and charismatic. He is an effective advocate."
"Attorney Taranto is an intelligent, knowledgeable, and passionate advocate for his clients, I wholeheartedly endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Tom is an ethical lawyer and a zealous advocate for his clients. He presents his case well and is well respected in the legal community. He is a professional at all times during a case."
"I recently worked with Tom on a matter in which the parties had a long history of conflict and disagreement over the parenting of the children. Tom was knowledgable, direct, and worked toward a global resolution of the issues on behalf of the parties while advocating for his client."
"I endorse this lawyer. He and I practice in similar areas but in different states and I can tell from his activities and experience that he is knowledgeable, zealous, and experienced."
Divorce and separation lawyer
Medical malpractice lawyer
2025
America's Most Honored Lawyer, American Registry
2023
America's Most Honored Lawyer, American Registry
2022
America's Most Honored Lawyer, American Registry
2021
America's Most Honored Lawyer, American Registry
2020
America's Most Honored Lawyer, American Registry
2016
Top 100 Family Law Attorney, American Society of Legal Advocates
2016
voted number 1 Attorney Salem,MA., Reader's Choice Awards
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Cum Laude, Boston College
1995 - Present
Attorney, Law office of Thomas J. Taranto, P.C.
1996 - 2004
President/General Counsel, Mass Medical Equipment, Inc.
2022 - Present
Greater Newbury Port Bar AssociationBoard Member
2016 - Present
American Academy for Certified Financial LitigatorsMember
2014 - Present
Endicott College Mentor ProgramMentor
2014 - Present
Essex County ARC ProgramAttorney Representing Children
2013 - Present
International Academy of Dispute ResolutionPanel Judge Norheastern University School of Law
2013 - Present
American Society of Legal AdvocatesMember
2012 - Present
Massachusetts Counsel on Family MediationMember
2011 - Present
Jeanne Geiger Crisis CenterCertified Out Source Attorney for Domestic Violence
2009 - Present
Salem Bar AssociationExecutive Committee
1996 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationMember Family Law Section
1996 - Present
Essex County Bar AssociationMember/Certified Court Conciliator
Member
Member
2011 - 2013
Court Guardian AD LitemGAL
2002 - 2013
Massachusetts Academy of Trial AttorneysMember
After a lengthy trial, Attorney Taranto was able to get custody awarded to his client.s the maternal grandparents.
1996
JD - Juris Doctor
1975
BS - Bachelor of Science
2013
Panel discussion on mediation techniques
2012
Negotiating in the 21st century
English
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