About Nicholas Tatro
Nicholas Tatro is a distinguished attorney with a focus on environmental, toxic tort, mass tort, and products liability litigation, as well as permitting and compliance with environmental regulations. He adeptly defends against alleged environmental regulation violations. His legal practice also encompasses real property litigation, injury law, and default servicing litigation.
Nicholas began his legal career in Chicago, Illinois, at a commercial litigation and insurance defense firm. There, he managed a national corporate compliance and insurance defense team, defending claims for large industrial clients across multiple states. His work involved defending workers’ compensation cases and litigating industrial accident and commercial matters, alongside handling collections, evictions, and administrative law issues. Nicholas also has extensive experience in contract work, including drafting employment contracts, vendor agreements, commercial leases, and settlement agreements.
He has tried numerous cases before the Workers’ Compensation Commission and in State Courts. Beyond litigation, Nicholas developed and maintained a national employment law compliance database, providing strategic advice to clients expanding into new states.
Upon relocating to Michigan, Nicholas has concentrated on real property litigation and default servicing litigation, representing a diverse clientele from multinational financial institutions to individual clients. He has conducted trials in both Circuit and District Courts in Michigan and has appeared before the Michigan Court of Appeals multiple times.
Before joining his current firm, Nicholas served as a litigation manager at a boutique real property firm, where he handled a substantial litigation docket.
The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for advice about your situation.
Practice Areas
Michigan Car Accident Laws
Understanding Michigan's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:
Statute of Limitations
3 years
Time limit to file a claim
Negligence Rule
modified comparative fault (51%)
How fault is determined
Min. Insurance (BI/PD)
$20K/$40K/$10K
Per person/per accident/property
Insurance System
No-Fault
Your own insurance covers injuries
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas of law does Nicholas Tatro specialize in?
Nicholas Tatro specializes in environmental, toxic tort, mass tort, products liability, real property litigation, and default servicing litigation.
Where did Nicholas Tatro begin his legal career?
Nicholas Tatro began his legal career at a commercial litigation and insurance defense firm in Chicago, Illinois.
What kind of clients has Nicholas Tatro represented?
He has represented clients ranging from large multinational financial institutions to individuals.
Has Nicholas Tatro appeared before the Michigan Court of Appeals?
Yes, Nicholas Tatro has appeared several times before the Michigan Court of Appeals.
What was Nicholas Tatro's role prior to his current position?
He was a litigation manager for a boutique real property firm with a sizable litigation docket.
Contact Information
Need Legal Help?
Contact Nicholas Tatro for a free consultation about your accident case.
Call for Free ConsultationAfter an Accident
- 1Seek immediate medical attention
- 2Document the scene & gather evidence
- 3File a police report
- 4Don't speak to insurance adjusters alone
- 5Contact Nicholas for a free case review



