Fred R. Schneider

Jurisdictions

Admitted to practice in the following states:

• Iowa

Admitted to practice before the following federal courts:

• U.S. Tax Court
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
• U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
• U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa

Reported Cases and Representative Matters

• Has represented a business-to-business publisher for more than 20 years, during which time the publisher has grown – through organic growth and acquisitions – from producing a single publication to producing more than 40 nationally distributed business-to-business publications directed to four different industries.
• Has represented a consumer magazine publisher through its expansion from producing a single publication to producing four publications covering the consumer enthusiast areas with  both print publishing and a large e-commerce/online presence.
• Has represented a serial entrepreneur in publishing and electronic media in various endeavors over a number of years. Client acquires publishing and/or electronic media businesses, grows them either organically or by acquisition, and sells them.
• Continues to represent an automotive dealership that was one of his first clients. Has transitioned the business through three generations of family ownership.

Memberships & Activities

• Iowa State Bar Assocation
• American Bar Association
  • Member, Business Law Section
• Polk County Bar Association
• Drake University Law School Board of Counselors
  • Member, 1981-1990

Articles & Presentations

• Instructor, “Buying and Selling Publications,” North American Senior Publications Association, 2003-2004