Sverre David Roang

Sverre David Roang

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 31 years

Corporate and incorporation Lawyer Practice Areas: Corporate & Incorporation, Estate Planning

About Sverre

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Corporate and Incorporation 75%

I work with a wide variety of corporations and other business entities through every stage of their development, from formation, growth, and ultimate sale or transition. I have particular experience with mergers and acquisitions, family businesses, and emerging companies.

32 years | 200 cases

75%
Estate Planning 25%

I prepare estate plans for individuals, focusing on individuals who own their businesses and transition planning for the family and the businesses.

32 years | 150 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 31 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1994

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 31 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1994

Voluntarily Inactive

No misconduct found

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Sverre David Roang's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 17, 2009 | Business

Best business attorney in Wisconsin!

Over the past 15 years I have been able to work with Sverre on several legal projects. I am amazed with his detailed understanding of the law and his skills in human relationships. In my opinion he is the best business attorney in Wisconsin. I respect his counsel and I am looking forward to severa...l more years of having the privilege to work with Sverre.

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Melinda Giftos

Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Sverre is an excellent attorney who not only attends to all of his clients' legal needs, but also maintains a keen interest in their business goals. Sverre is very personable and is a great asset to have on your side of the table."

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Jonathan Fritz

Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Sverre is a first-rate corporate attorney. He has significant expertise with high technology businesses and start-up ventures. Not only does he provide solid client service, but he is a great guy as well."

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Brian Anderson

Business lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"Sverre is the consumate business and estate planning attorney for medium to large sized businesses. If you're looking for a creative, responsive and knowledgable attorney who can arfully help your large, family-owned business sort through a range of tax and corporate issues, he's the attorney you want on your side."

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Daniel Galligan

Mergers and acquisitions lawyer

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Eric Wilson

White collar crime lawyer

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Jonathan Fritz

Intellectual property lawyer

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Melinda Giftos

Intellectual property lawyer

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Brian Anderson

Real estate lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2010

The Best Lawyers in America® in Trusts and Estates, Best Lawyers in America

2009

Chambers USA, Chambers USA

2008

Executive Register, In Business Magazine

2007

Rising Star, Wisconsin Super Lawyers

2005

50 People Who Matter, Janesville Gazette

2005

40 Under 40, In Business Magazine

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Shareholder, Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek SC

1996 - 2007

Member, Stroud, Willink & Howard LLC

1994 - 1996

Associate, Jenner & Block

Associations

2008 - Present

Alexis de Tocqueville Society

Member

2008 - Present

Wisconsin Family Business Center

Member

2008 - Present

American Seed Trade Association

Affiliate Member

2007 - Present

Madison Ballet

Board Member

2007 - Present

United Way

Section Chair

2007 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Wisconsin Governor's Business Plan Contest

Judge

2007 - Present

Wisconsin Innovation Network

Member

2006 - Present

SOLE Save Our Lake Environment

Vice-Chair

2006 - Present

Madison Estate Council

Member

2005 - Present

Blooming Prairie Foundation

Board Member

2004 - Present

National Committee on Planned Giving

Member

2003 - Present

Basics Cooperative

Board Member

1996 - Present

Dane County Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Apples to Apples

Successful sale

Apples to Apples

Successful sale

Soygenetics

Formation, Growth, and Sale of Company

Out of the Box Publishing

Continued Representation

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Education

1994

University of Wisconsin Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

Northwestern University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2009

In Business with Jody and Joan

Corporate Law

Publications

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