Business Law, Civil Litigation & Real Estate Attorney
Michael Stanton helps Tampa Bay business owners and professionals resolve contract disputes, business litigation, and real estate matters with decisive legal strategy.
Michael Stanton was recognized as an Anderson Scholar with Highest Distinction for his academic achievement, a mark of the rigorous legal foundation he built before entering practice. He is admitted to the Florida Bar and holds membership in the Hillsborough County Bar Association and the Securities Industry Association's Compliance and Legal Division. That foundation reflects the firm's guiding philosophy, big-firm quality delivered with boutique efficiency, which shapes how Michael approaches every business law matter he handles.
Michael first met his law partner, Sean Cronin, in law school in 2000. The two began working together in 2005 and went on to found Stanton Cronin Law Group, P.L. in 2011, building a business law firm around senior-level attention rather than a traditional associate pipeline. From their office on West Linebaugh Avenue in Tampa, the firm now serves business owners and professionals throughout Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, and Hernando counties, as well as clients across the state of Florida.
As a business litigation attorney and corporate attorney, Michael has guided companies of varying sizes through breach of contract disputes, partnership disagreements, and regulatory compliance questions, ranging from routine contract disputes to complex commercial litigation. His background gives clients a business legal counsel they can lean on for both transactional guidance and courtroom representation, backed by decisive legal strategies tailored to each client's goals.
Approach to Client Representation
Michael structures his practice around direct access and practical outcomes. Clients who retain him as their business attorney work with him personally from the first consultation through resolution, not with a rotating cast of junior staff. This client-first model reflects the firm's mission of delivering big-firm quality with boutique efficiency, so every business law matter receives senior-level focus from day one.
His approach includes:
Senior-level attention on every matter, with no hand-off to junior associates
Clear, candid advice about risk, cost, and likely outcomes before a case moves forward
Decisive legal strategies built around the client's actual business goals
Efficient execution designed to limit unnecessary delay and expense
Direct communication so clients always know where their matter stands
An outcome-oriented mindset shaped by years of business litigation and commercial dispute work
Whether a client needs ongoing business legal counsel or representation in a single dispute, this approach keeps expectations clear and outcomes measurable.
Recognition
Honors & Professional Recognition
Michael's standing in the Tampa Bay legal community reflects both his academic record and his ongoing professional involvement. Below is a closer look at his honors and the associations that keep him connected to the broader legal field. These credentials give clients added confidence when choosing a business law firm for complex litigation or transactional needs.
Honors & Awards
Michael was named an Anderson Scholar with Highest Distinction for outstanding academic performance, an honor reflecting the depth of legal knowledge he brings to business law and civil litigation matters for Tampa Bay clients.
Michael is a member of The Florida Bar, the Hillsborough County Bar Association, and the Securities Industry Association's Compliance and Legal Division, keeping him current on the regulatory issues affecting business clients.
Outside the office, Michael volunteers with Habitat for Humanity, contributing his time to a cause that strengthens housing opportunities across the Tampa Bay region. This hands-on involvement reflects a broader commitment at Stanton Cronin Law Group to giving back to the communities the firm serves. He views this service as an extension of the same client-first values that guide his work as a business attorney and legal counsel for Tampa Bay companies.
Michael's pro bono work runs alongside his paid caseload rather than apart from it. Clients who hire him as their business law attorney or real estate attorney work with someone who treats community responsibility as part of running a serious law firm, not as a separate obligation. It is this same sense of responsibility that defines his broader approach as a business attorney throughout the Tampa Bay area.
Client Reviews
What Clients Say About Michael Stanton
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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.
RORichard 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.
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If your business is facing a contract dispute, a litigation matter, or a real estate transaction that needs careful legal counsel, Michael Stanton is ready to talk through your options. Reach out to Stanton Cronin Law Group to discuss your situation directly with the attorney who will handle it.
