Michael J. Stanton
A founding attorney focused on business law, civil litigation, and asset protection for Tampa Bay business owners and professionals, with a record of recognition for academic distinction and pro bono service.
Our legal team
Meet Our Tampa Business Law Attorneys
Senior-level legal counsel for business owners, executives, and families across the Tampa Bay area.
Stanton Cronin Law Group pairs every client with a founding attorney, not a junior associate.
A Long-Standing Legal Partnership
Attorneys Michael Stanton and Sean Cronin first met in law school in 2000. They began working together in 2005, building the kind of professional trust that takes years to earn before founding Stanton Cronin Law Group, P.L. in 2011.
That history matters to clients today. When you hire this business law firm, you are not getting two attorneys who happened to share office space. You are getting a legal team that has spent two decades refining how they collaborate on business disputes, estate plans, and real estate transactions.
Clients benefit directly from that continuity. Questions get answered faster, strategy gets sharper, and the firm's institutional knowledge of Tampa Bay courts, title companies, and business communities runs deep.
Our Approach to Client Representation
Every client, whether a growing Tampa business or a family building an estate plan, works directly with an experienced attorney from the first consultation through resolution. That commitment to senior-level attention shapes how the firm operates day to day.
- Direct access to a founding attorney on every matter, with no hand-offs to junior staff
- Clear, decisive legal strategy built around each client's actual business or personal goals
- Efficient execution that respects a client's time and budget
- Business-minded judgment from attorneys who understand commercial realities, not just case law
- Personalized estate planning for individuals and families, separate from corporate representation
- Litigation experience paired with practical, cost-conscious advice on when to fight and when to settle
The attorneys
Meet Our Attorneys
Stanton Cronin Law Group is built around two founding attorneys who handle every matter personally. Each brings a distinct background in business litigation, civil disputes, estate planning, or real estate law, and each is available to clients directly.
Sean P. Cronin
A founding attorney and commercial litigation lawyer recognized repeatedly by Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America, known for representing businesses in high-stakes disputes throughout Florida.
In the Community
Community Involvement and Pro Bono Commitment
Both attorneys bring their legal skills beyond the firm's Tampa office. Michael Stanton volunteers his time with Habitat for Humanity, supporting affordable housing efforts across the region.
Sean Cronin serves on the executive board of Voices of Children of Tampa Bay, Inc., an organization dedicated to advocating for children in the local court system. Their shared commitment to civic involvement reflects the same values clients see in the firm's legal counsel: showing up, following through, and putting in the work.
Client Reviews
What Our Clients Say
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We were a defendant in a frivolous federal lawsuit that was filed against us. Not knowing where to turn we wanted to make sure we had the best lawyer representing our company. Mr. Stanton was recommended to us as an incredible business lawyer in Tampa FL from other business professionals. Mr. Stanton walked us through the entire process and advised us of the pros and cons to every decision we made. We held our ground and ended up with a case that was dismissed. We are completely satisfied with the work provided by Stanton Cronin Law Group and we plan on keeping our retainer active so we can call them with any questions or problems that may arise in the future.
Richard Osborne
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Michael Stanton helped me set up my pet sitting business' legal requirements. He was easily accessible by phone or email, and he answered every question promptly. He was professional, as well as personable, and detail-oriented,too. He recognized my needs, and he always made me feel like I was an important client. I would highly recommend Mike to anyone in need of a Business Attorney.
Marlynn Schiff
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Piero Drikha
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Talk to Our Tampa Legal Team
Whether you need a business litigation attorney, a trusted estate planning lawyer, or a real estate attorney who can move quickly on a title issue, Michael Stanton and Sean Cronin are ready to talk through your situation directly.