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.
Business Services & More Attorney · Serving Indianapolis, IN · 38+ Years Experience
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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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About 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
- 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 Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott E. Tarter handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Indianapolis.
Business & Corporate Law in Indianapolis
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in Indianapolis
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Education Law in Indianapolis
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
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Entertainment & Sports Law in Indianapolis
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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Cannabis & Marijuana Law in Indianapolis
Cannabis attorneys for business licensing, regulatory compliance, and marijuana-related legal matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Indianapolis
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.
Indianapolis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Indianapolis-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Indianapolis Choose Scott E. Tarter
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Scott E. Tarter's practice in the field of business, m&a, education, entertainment, and cannabis.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Scott E. Tarter brings 38+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, m&a, and education, Scott E. Tarter can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Indianapolis
A Indianapolis-based practice means Scott E. Tarter attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Scott E. Tarter Handles in Indianapolis
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