Randal J. Scholer Member

Randy Scholer represents a diverse group of clients with matters relating to business transactions and counseling, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures law, real estate development, municipal law, and wills, trusts, estate planning and probate law. Mr. Scholer serves his clients by efficiently and effectively developing practical solutions to their legal and business needs. He has lead complex transactions, served on the firm's board of directors and guided the negotiations and merger of Simmons Perrine PLC and Moyer & Bergman, PLC.

Mr. Scholer has been recognized as "Lawyer of the Year" in Cedar Rapids by Best Lawyers® four times: Closely Held Companies and Family Business Law (2019); Business Organizations (2018); Mergers and Acquisitions (2017) and Corporate Law (2016). He has been designated by Chambers USA® as one of America's Leading Lawyers for Business in the Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions practice. Mr. Scholer is recognized as a Great Plains Super Lawyer and holds an AV Preeminent rating for legal ethics and ability with Martindale-Hubbell®.

Business Transactions and Counseling. Mr. Scholer assists his clients (often serving in the role as general counsel) with their business transactions and operational matters. He has negotiated and finalized agreements amongst the owners of a business and divided businesses amongst owners who no longer desire to do business together.

Mergers and Acquisitions. Mr. Scholer leads mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and reorganizations for his clients in a wide range of industries. His involvement in these transactions includes strategically negotiating the transaction, due diligence investigation, document drafting and finalization, coordination of the closing and addressing post-closing issues and liabilities.

Real Estate. Mr. Scholer represents real estate developers and clients with land use and regulation issues, such as development, annexation, zoning, subdivision and building code issues.

Municipal Law. Mr. Scholer serves as City Attorney, providing advice on the issues and operations that face city councils, administrative boards and commissions. He also assists businesses and individuals with city, county and state governmental issues. 

Wealth Transfer, Trusts and Estates. Mr. Scholer assists his clients in the areas of wealth preservation, estate and tax planning and succession planning for closely-held businesses.

Randy Scholer has experience in business sales and advising on shareholder disputes and business restructuring. "He is incredibly responsive and attentive and his work is of the highest caliber."
-- Chambers USA