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(319) 896-4054 (319) 366-1917 rscholer@spmblaw.com Cedar Rapids, IA
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Practice Area

  • Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures
  • Real Estate Law
  • Business Transactions and Counseling
  • Municipal Law
  • Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning and Probate Law

Bar Admissions

  • State of Iowa, 1981

Education

  • University of Iowa College of Law, JD, with distinction, 1981
    • Editor Moot Court Board
  • University of Iowa, BBA, 1978
    • Recipient of the Bruce M. Robertson Scholastic Scholarship

Randy Scholer represents individuals and companies of all sizes with matters concerning mergers, acquisitions and divestitures law, business transactions and counseling, real estate development, wealth transfer, trusts and estates and municipal law. Mr. Scholer understands the needs of his clients, handling even the most complex matters, since 1981. Mr. Scholer is a leader, having served on the firm's board of directors and playing a key role in 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, most recently for his practice in Closely Held Companies and Family Business Law (2019). 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®.

Randy Scholer represents individuals and companies of all sizes with matters concerning mergers, acquisitions and divestitures law, business transactions and counseling, real estate development, wealth transfer, trusts and estates and municipal law. Mr. Scholer understands the needs of his clients, handling even the most complex matters, since 1981. Mr. Scholer is a leader, having served on the firm's board of directors and playing a key role in 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, most recently for his practice in Closely Held Companies and Family Business Law (2019). 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®.

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.

Business Transactions and Counseling. Mr. Scholer counsels businesses and their owners (often serving in the role as general counsel) regarding entity organization, operation, governance and reorganization. He also assists with business transactions and the retention of key employees. Mr. Scholer has experience negotiating and finalizing agreements amongst owners of a business and dividing businesses amongst owners who no longer desire to do business together.

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.

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.

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. 

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

Honors & Awards

  • AV Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®
  • Included in Best Lawyers® "Lawyer of the Year" list, 2019
    • Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
  • Included in Best Lawyers® "Lawyer of the Year" list, 2018
    • Business Organizations (including LLCs & Partnerships)
  • Included in Best Lawyers® "Lawyer of the Year" list, 2017
    • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Included in Best Lawyers® "Lawyer of the Year" list, 2015
    • Corporate Law
  • Included in Best Lawyers in America® list, 2020
    • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Business Law, Corporate Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Real Estate Law
  • Ranked in Chambers USA, 2010 - 2019-Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Included in Great Plains Super Lawyers list, 2014-2019

Professional & Community Affiliations

Professional Memberships

  • American Bar Association
    • Business Law Section
  • Iowa State Bar Association
    • Business Law Section
    • Corporate Counsel Section
    • Taxation Section
  • Linn County Bar Association
    • Former LCBA Board of Governors
  • Iowa Municipal Attorneys Association

Previous Community Involvement / Board Positions

  • American Heart Association
  • Chamber of Commerce
  • YMCA
  • All Saints Church

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