Scott M. Hagel

Scott M. Hagel is Of Counsel at Barna, Guzy & Steffen in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, where he practices in the firm’s Commercial and Business Law group. Hagel advises clients on business issues, transactions, real estate matters, estate planning, and probate concerns. His practice includes mergers and acquisitions, business formation, tax issues, securities matters, franchise law, and corporate governance. Clients rely on his guidance when structuring transactions, evaluating business risks, and completing important commercial objectives.

Hagel earned a J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law in 1999, graduating magna cum laude. He also received a B.S. in Accounting from North Dakota State University in 1996 and is an inactive CPA. His legal and accounting background supports his work on business transactions, tax issues, and corporate planning. This training helps him assess financial and legal considerations while giving clients practical advice on complex matters.

Hagel has more than twenty years of experience helping clients with a wide range of business issues and transactions. He has represented both buyers and sellers in mergers and acquisitions, ranging from large to small transactions. His background also includes service as a partner at Zappia & LeVahn and Henson & Efron, and as COO and General Counsel for a private equity firm. Through this experience, he helps clients negotiate agreements and manage transactional demands across industries.

Scott M. Hagel is admitted to practice in Minnesota and is a member of the Hennepin County Bar Association. He was named a Minnesota Super Lawyers Rising Star by Minnesota Law & Politics magazine from 2005 through 2009. Hagel is recognized for combining business judgment, transaction experience, and practical legal analysis. His work helps companies, owners, and individuals address legal issues with careful planning and sound decision-making.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of-Counsel, Barna, Guzy & Steffen, LTD
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
• Member, Hennepin County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Minnesota

Education

• William Mitchell College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• North Dakota State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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