Atty. Brian D. Bergstrom

Atty. Brian D. Bergstrom

Brian D. Bergstrom is a corporate attorney with Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, president of the firm, and chair of the firm’s mergers and acquisitions practice group.

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About Brian D. Bergstrom at a glance

Brian D. Bergstrom is a business, m&a, and securities attorney based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, practicing at Shuttleworth & Ingersoll PLC. Admitted to practice in Iowa, The Iowa State Bar Association and Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association. Educated at Harvard University (—, 1985). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Cedar Rapids) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law (2026). Serands clients in Cedar Rapids, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Brian D. Bergstrom is a corporate attorney with Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, president of the firm, and chair of the firm’s mergers and acquisitions practice group
  • Brian is listed in the Best Lawyers in America for Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Mergers & Acquisitions Law and Venture Capital Law and is listed as a Great Plains Super Lawyer in 2009 and 2011 for Securities & Corporate Finance and Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Brian serves as a member of the board of directors of Tanager Place, Tanager Place Foundation, and the Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra Association

Practice Areas Explained

Brian D. Bergstrom's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian D. Bergstrom handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Brian D. Bergstrom is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Iowa →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Brian D. Bergstrom is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Iowa →

Securities Law

Brian D. Bergstrom is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Iowa →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Iowa

Practicing law in Iowa. Legal matters in Iowa are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cedar Rapids are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Iowa state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Iowa brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Iowa courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian D. Bergstrom

Where is Brian D. Bergstrom's law office located?
Brian D. Bergstrom's law practice is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The firm is Shuttleworth & Ingersoll PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian D. Bergstrom handle?
Brian D. Bergstrom focuses on business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
Where did Brian D. Bergstrom go to law school?
Brian D. Bergstrom earned their education at (—, 1985).
How can I contact Brian D. Bergstrom for a consultation?
You can contact Brian D. Bergstrom directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Brian D. Bergstrom received?
Brian D. Bergstrom's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Cedar Rapids); Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law.

Education

Harvard University
- 1985

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Cedar Rapids)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Venture Capital Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers & Acquisitions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Private Equity
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Private Placements
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Transactions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Venture Capital
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Chambers USA, America's Leading Lawyers for Business in Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions.
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed as a Great Plains Super Lawyer--2009 and 2011-- Securities & Corporate Finance; Mergers & Acquisitions.
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell, Inc. Rating “AV”
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Cedar Rapids)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Cedar Rapids)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Cedar Rapids)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Cedar Rapids)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Cedar Rapids)
- 2020
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Cedar Rapids)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Cedar Rapids)
- 2015
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Cedar Rapids)
- 2011

Bar Admissions

Iowa, The Iowa State Bar Association
Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association

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