Tara Vitale
Practice Areas
- Business Transactions & Services
- Startup & Formation
- Nonprofit
About Me
Both my parents own small businesses, so it is very personal to me to see local businesses succeed and make an impact. After moving to Seattle for my JD/MBA, I interned at Apex and I stayed with Apex to build my career because of Apex’s focus on empowering entrepreneurs to make a difference.
I serve local for-profits and nonprofits through formation, growth, and exit strategies. I empower both for-profit and nonprofit founders to establish their new venture correctly from day one. Working with a business from the start builds a solid foundation from the first day they open their doors.
In my off time, I enjoy being with my kiddos and husband, baking, watching cooking shows, and running.
- Washington State Bar, 2017
- Kentucky State Bar, 2018
- Seattle University School of Law, joint JD/MBA, cum laude, 2017
- University of Kentucky, B.A. in Political Science & Anthropology, magna cum laude, 2013
- What’s New with the Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act?, 2021 – https://vimeo.com/652708683
- Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act and Membership, 2021 – https://vimeo.com/675606956
- City of Seattle Office of Economic Development’s Succession Planning Toolkit, 2021 – http://www.seattle.gov/office-of-economic-development/small-business/resources-and-support#successionplanningtoolkit
- Understanding the 501(c)3 Application Process for Communities Rise, 2020 – Understanding the 501(c)(3) Application Process + FREE legal clinic – Webinar! – Communities Rise (communities-rise.org)
- Lead negotiations and transition strategy for a 40-year-old family business to ensure the business’ continuance between generations.
- Primary drafter and legal management for the transition of a 70-year, 3 generation family business. Counsel to current generation to support further growth of the family business.
- Primary attorney for a health reform business with a $2.5 million capital raise, an employee equity program, and various investor revenue streams.
- Supported over 100 entrepreneurs through Apex’s flat fee formation process.
- Develop and manage contract on-boarding systems for clients to help reduce overhead costs associated with contract management.