Roger V. Stageberg / Retired
Former Areas of Practice: Business, Financing & Securities, Mergers & Acquisitions
Roger V. Stageberg / Biography
Roger Stageberg has retired his corporate practice which included representation of numerous business corporations, many of which are in the computer, electronics and medical products industries. His corporate practice included incorporating new businesses, working on corporate finance and private placements, mergers and acquisitions, and sales and dissolutions of corporate entities. His background in engineering, and over 40 years of experience working with computer, electronics and medical products companies, has given him a unique ability to be of practical assistance to the founders, officers and directors of technologically oriented businesses. He has been involved with their initial public offerings, their regulatory affairs with the Securities and Exchange Commission and merger and acquisition activities. While Mr. Stageberg concentrated his practice on mergers and acquisitions and corporate and securities work, he also continued to work closely with the business litigation attorneys in the law firm.
Testimonials:
- Roger Stageberg’s experience with many company startups has been a great help to us in provide outstanding guidance and suggestions. We are so fortunate to have his expertise.
- Roger Stageberg has used his considerable experience to help us navigate an acquisition and deal with international channel matters.
- Steeped in the law, mathematics and common sense, Roger Stageberg of Lommen Abdo Law Firm has guided us through 44 years of participating in literally all types of business structures specific to the opportunity including controlled and noncontrolled foreign corporations. His inquiring mind and ability to understand esoteric reinsurance and other contractual issues have allowed us to prevail in a myriad of negotiations and the occasional complicated litigation.
He was the Chairman of the Hennepin County Bar Association’s Securities Law Section and a member of its Executive Committee for several years. Mr. Stageberg has been repeatedly been included in the Minnesota Super Lawyers list (he was listed as the top mergers and acquisitions Super Lawyer in 2000) and was among The Best Lawyers in America® for many years. He was also rated AV Preeminent® for the highest level of professional excellence by Martindale-Hubbell.
Education
- University of Minnesota, B.M., with distinction, 1963
- University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1966, Order of the Coif
- Luther Seminary, M.A., 2006
News + Articles
Insurance Law Essentials: Reservation of Rights & Duty to Defend
John Crawford spoke on October 2, 2019 as a part of Minnesota CLE's Insurance Law Essentials webcast series. He presented on "Reservation of Rights and Duty to Defend." Program description: Find out what’s new about reservation of rights and duty to defend...
Legal Malpractice Actions and Ethics Issues Related to Bankruptcy Matters
Kay Hunt and Barry O'Neil spoke at the 2019 Bankruptcy Institute by Minnesota CLE on Friday, October 4, 2019. They presented the final session, "Legal Malpractice Actions and Ethics Issues Related to Bankruptcy Matters." Also speaking was Todd Scott from Minnesota...
Attorney Loucks Certified as a Civil Trial Law Specialist with MSBA
Kathleen Loucks, a Lommen Abdo litigator, achieved certification as a civil trial specialist by the Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA). Loucks joins a very limited list of trial attorneys that have illustrated their commitment to bettering the legal profession by...
Voting Law & Today’s US Supreme Court – What Are the Constraints on Political Gerrymandering?
Kay Hunt presented a panel at the 2019 U.S. Supreme Court Update Webcast Series on August 22, 2019 by Minnesota CLE, "Voting Law & Today's U.S. Supreme Court - What Are the Constraints on Political Gerrymandering?" Program description: Re-districting –...
Lommen Abdo’s 2019 Super Lawyers
Lommen Abdo attorneys are recognized by their peers in the 2019 Minnesota Super Lawyer lists. Congratulations to Keith Broady, Phil Cole, John Crawford, Stacey DeKalb, Kay Nord Hunt, Jenneane Jansen, Cameron Kelly, Reid Lindquist, Mike Moline, Barry O'Neil and Roger...
Jenneane Jansen Receives MSBA Professional Excellence Award
Jenneane Jansen has received the Minnesota State Bar Association’s Professional Excellence Award. This award is presented to commend one or more attorneys who are actively involved in the legal profession and who combine excellence in professional service with...