She counsels businesses on reorganizations, asset and stock purchases, redemption and dividend distributions, like-kind exchanges, deferred compensation and general business issues. Lisa advises nonprofit organizations on tax and operational issues, including formation, obtaining and maintaining tax-exempt status, private foundation excise taxes, excess benefit transactions, lobbying restrictions, fundraising law compliance and commercial co-ventures.
CONTACT INFO
206-892-2173
lisa.schaures@stokeslaw.com
PRACTICE AREAS
EDUCATION
University of Washington, LL.M., Taxation (2006)
University of Oregon School of Law, J.D. (2005)
Washington State University, B.A., Communications (2000)
ADMITTED TO PRACTICE
Oregon (2006)
Washington (2007)
ASSISTANT
REPRESENTATIVE WORK
Represent businesses in mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring with a focus on federal tax issues. Provide business advice regarding deferred compensation and general business issues. Advise startup companies with respect to entity choice and governance issues. Counsel business and nonprofit clients on legal issues relating to cause marketing, professional fundraisers, charitable solicitations, and commercial co-ventures.
PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Nonprofit Legal Assistance Clinic, King County Bar Association
Legal Services for the Homeless Committee, King County Bar Association
Business Assistance Panel, King County Bar Association
Page Ahead Children's Literacy Program, Board of Directors
InvestED, Board of Directors
RECENT PUBLICATIONS & SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
“Legal Considerations for Washington Nonprofits and 501(c)(3) Organizations,” co-presenter, Seattle University MNPL Program (Nov. 8, 2011)
“President Obama Signs Legislation Extending Tax Cuts,” co-author, update (Dec. 20, 2010)
“IRS Provides New Safe Harbor for Section 1031 Exchanges Using Qualified Intermediaries,” co-author, update (March 25, 2010)
“End-of-the-Year Actions May Be Needed for Compliance With Code Sections 162(m) and 409A,” author, update (Dec. 2, 2009)
RECOGNITION
Young Lawyers Division Thomas Neville Pro Bono Award (November 2010)
BACKGROUND & INTERESTS
Before joining the firm in 2011, Lisa was an associate at Perkins Coie LLP in Seattle.
In her free time, Lisa enjoys running, hiking and downhill skiing.
