Zach Roling supports individuals and families throughout Missouri in safeguarding their hard-earned assets and securing their family’s future. Zach operates on the principle that proactive planning is important for everyone, not just the wealthy. He provides assistance in navigating major life transitions—whether that involves a foundational will for a new parent, a long-term succession strategy for a family farm, or a blueprint for passing a business to its next leader.

In his daily practice, Zach collaborates with a broad spectrum of clients, including agricultural landowners, entrepreneurs, retirees, and everyday families aiming to organize their affairs. He drafts essential legal tools, from comprehensive powers of attorney and basic wills to highly customized trusts. His background also includes exposure to real estate transactions, rural land use issues, and conservation considerations.

Beyond his planning work, Zach assists business owners with entity formation and corporate governance. He helps entrepreneurs lay a rock-solid foundation by selecting the right legal structure and drafting critical internal frameworks like operating agreements and employment contracts. By focusing on clear organizational rules and strategic compliance from day one, he helps ensure local enterprises are well-positioned for seamless daily operations and long-term stability.

As part of his support of business owners, Zach also assists individuals and businesses confronting actual or potential litigation related to business matters. He works closely with CVDL’s seasoned litigation attorneys to provide practical and effective advice when disputes arise and to deliver zealous advocacy when litigation becomes necessary. By integrating litigation awareness into his broader planning practice, Zach helps clients proactively manage risk and protect what they have worked hard to build. 

Education: B.A., William Woods University; M B.A., Missouri State University; and J.D., University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law.

Bar Admissions: Missouri (2025)