Tarek Chatila
Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2026 About Tarek Chatila
Tarek Chatila is a lawyer based in Stamford, CT and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Tarek Chatila is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Stamford, Connecticut
- Corporate Law
- Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Current Firm: Finn Dixon & Herling LLP
Education: University of Connecticut, J.D., University of Connecticut, J.D., University of Connecticut, J.D., University of Connecticut, J.D., University of Connecticut, J.D., University of Connecticut, J.D., University of Connecticut, J.D., University of Connecticut, J.D., and University of Connecticut, J.D.
Location: Stamford, CT
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