Atty. Scott E. Tarter

Atty. Scott E. Tarter

Scott Tarter is a partner in the Business Services Group and Sports, Entertainment and Media Group, and is chair of the International Group. Scott serves a lead counsel for significant mergers and acquisitions transactions and also assists businesses and individuals with general corporate and legal advice, international joint ventures and business transactions, general business planning and advice, contracts, employment matters, and shareholder issues and disputes.

Indianapolis Indianapolis 38 Years Experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Scott E. Tarter at a glance

Scott E. Tarter is a Member based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Bose McKinney & Evans LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, education, entertainment, and cannabis. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1988). Educated at Indiana University Maurer School of Law - Bloomington (J.D., 1988) and DePauw University (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Appointments / Memberships Co-Founder, Board Member and CEO: Dropping Dimes Foundation, Inc, a non-profit 501(c)(3) charity that assists former pro basketball players from the 1967-1976 American Basketball Association, and Founder and CEO: Lana Sports, LLC Board Member: Indiana Fashion Foundation, Inc. Serves clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Scott Tarter is a partner in the Business Services Group and Sports, Entertainment and Media Group, and is chair of the International Group
  • Scott serves a lead counsel for significant mergers and acquisitions transactions and also assists businesses and individuals with general corporate and legal advice, international joint ventures and business transactions, general business planning and advice, contracts, employment matters, and shareholder issues and disputes
  • He assists U.S. based companies with establishing international sourcing and supply relationships, distribution networks, and foreign subsidiaries or affiliated operations, and works with foreign-owned businesses operating in the U.S., including the establishment and development of U.S. subsidiaries and affiliated offices
  • He also works with new and emerging companies to form and structure their businesses and develop growth strategies
  • In addition, he is a member of the Indianapolis, Indiana State and American Bar Associations
  • Honors / Awards Indiana Super Lawyers 2007-2012 (Business/Corporate/International Law)
  • AV Peer Review rated by Martindale-Hubbell
  • Advocate of the Year (Indiana Academy of Ophthalmology, 1997) Appearances / Publications Scott has participated in numerous speaking engagements and training seminars for clients covering various corporate and business topics
  • He has also appeared as a guest on Inside Indiana Business

Practice Areas Explained

Scott E. Tarter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott E. Tarter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Scott E. Tarter is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Indiana →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Scott E. Tarter is one of 45,724 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Indiana →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Scott E. Tarter is one of 21,546 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Indiana →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

Scott E. Tarter is one of 41,102 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in Indiana →

Cannabis & Marijuana Law

Cannabis attorneys for business licensing, regulatory compliance, and marijuana-related legal matters.

Scott E. Tarter is one of 2,772 cannabis attorneys indexed nationally. Browse cannabis attorneys in Indiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

Practicing law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Indianapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Scott E. Tarter

Where is Scott E. Tarter's law office located?
Scott E. Tarter's law practice is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The firm is Bose McKinney & Evans LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott E. Tarter handle?
Scott E. Tarter focuses on business, m&a, education, entertainment, cannabis. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has Scott E. Tarter practiced law?
Scott E. Tarter has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Scott E. Tarter go to law school?
Scott E. Tarter earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact Scott E. Tarter for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Scott E. Tarter received?
Scott E. Tarter's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University Maurer School of Law - Bloomington
- 1988
B.A.
DePauw University
- 1984

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1988

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