Randal J. Scholer Member

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