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Commercial Real Estate

No two real estate clients—or transactions—are the same. That's why WHD's Real Estate Practice Group offers clients more than extensive experience in a wide array of real estate matters. We also provide the practical judgment, technical expertise and innovative thinking it takes to advance each client's unique interests and get deals done in a timely, cost-effective manner. More...

Condominium & HOA Law

WHD's Condominium & HOA Law Team, which has served more than 300 associations, is composed of a team of Wisconsin condominium attorneys, paralegals and assistants with the experience to meet our clients’ unique needs. Our team handles all aspects of Wisconsin condominium association, Wisconsin homeowner association and Wisconsin timeshare law, focusing on issues dealing with unit owners, developers, builders, contractors, guests, insurance companies and banks. More...

Environmental Law

WHD’s Environmental Law Team is experienced in both the complex and day-to-day environmental issues affecting our industrial, corporate, real estate and energy clients, which include international, national, regional and local businesses. We take a proactive approach to addressing our clients’ environmental concerns. More...

Attorneys

Phillip R. Bower
Attorney
Madison
Lydia J. Chartre
Attorney
Milwaukee Madison
Lydia J. Chartre Attorney Milwaukee Madison lchartre@whdlaw.com
Bradley I. Dallet
Attorney
Milwaukee
Larry R. Dalton
Attorney
Milwaukee
Hal Karas
Attorney
Milwaukee
Hal Karas Attorney Milwaukee hkaras@whdlaw.com
Richard J. Lewandowski
Attorney
Milwaukee Madison
Daniel J. Miske
Attorney
Milwaukee Madison
Daniel J. Miske Attorney Milwaukee Madison dmiske@whdlaw.com
Rebecca H. Mitich
Attorney
Milwaukee
Edward J. Pronley
Attorney
Milwaukee
Michael L. Riopel
Attorney
Milwaukee
George F. Roth
Attorney
Milwaukee
George F. Roth Attorney Milwaukee groth@whdlaw.com
John Scripp
Attorney
Milwaukee
John Scripp Attorney Milwaukee jscripp@whdlaw.com
Kathryn M. West
Attorney
Milwaukee

Paralegals

Sandra L. Chapman
Paralegal
Milwaukee Madison
Sandra L. Chapman Paralegal Milwaukee Madison schapman@whdlaw.com
Deborah A. Hall
Paralegal
Milwaukee
Deborah A. Hall Paralegal Milwaukee dhall@whdlaw.com
Linda K. Sklenar
Paralegal
Milwaukee
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Andrew Schlidt Article for In Business: "Smart Buildings: Who is Fiddling With Your Roof?"

Paul Cranley Article for Construction Executive: "Know Your Liability For Defective Work"

Environmental Law Newsletter (Spring 2013)

Real Deal Newsletter: Real Estate Law (Fall 2012)

Daniel Gentges Article for The Abstract: "To Have and Have Not—The Eleventh Circuit’s Contribution to the TOUSA Litigation" (Page 4)

Real Deal Newsletter: Real Estate Law (Spring 2012)

Real Deal Newsletter: Real Estate Law (Fall 2011)

Dan Gentges Article for The Abstract: "The TOUSA Decision Revisited—Do Bad Facts Still Make Bad Law?" (Page 17)

Real Deal Newsletter: Real Estate Law (Summer 2011)

Phil Bower Article in The Young Lawyer: "ABA-EPA Law Office Climate Challenge: One Firm’s Experience"

Real Deal Newsletter: Real Estate Law (Winter 2011)

Dan Gentges Article in The Abstract, "Wisconsin supreme Court addresses Guarantor Liability after Waiver of Deficiency"

Real Deal Newsletter: Real Estate Law (Summer 2010)

Hal Karas Article in Business Law News (State Bar of Wisconsin Business Law Section Newsletter), "New Markets Tax Credits: Another New Way to Raise Capital"

Real Deal Newsletter: Real Estate Law (Winter 2010)

Brian Anderson and Gretchen Cleveland Article in InsideTrack (a State Bar of Wisconsin publication), "Comprehensive law regulating sale and disposal of electronics in effect on Jan. 1"

Real Deal Newsletter: Real Estate Law (Fall 2009)

Real Deal Newsletter: Real Estate Law (Summer 2009)

Real Deal Newsletter: Real Estate Law (Spring 2009)

Cynthia Buchko and Karen Tidwall to present at ALFA International 2013 Business Litigation Practice Group Seminar

Patrick Coffey to present to Ohio Hospital Association (OHA): "The False Claims Act—Why is it so Scary?"

David Hertel to present at International Public Management Association for Human Resources Wisconsin Chapter Conference: "Ethics and the HR Professional"

Lydia Chartre Elected Secretary of the Milwaukee Public Museum Board of Directors

Phillip Bower Article: "Environmental Permitting for Construction Projects and Best Practices"

Timothy Posnanski Elected to Board of Directors of Milwaukee Tennis & Education Foundation

Lydia Chartre Elected to CAI-WI Board of Directors/Daniel Miske Elected Chair of CAI-WI Legislative Action Committee

Phillip Bower Featured on Fitchburg Channel 3000.com: "Local Environmentalist Among 10 Finalists For National Award"

Thomas Godar Article: "A New World for Commercial Building Construction: Diminished Opportunities and Increased Non-Union Presence"

Kathryn West Reappointed to Fourth Term as a Commissioner on the Redevelopment Authority for the City of Milwaukee

Paul Cranley Article: "Insurance Coverage for Claims of Defective Work: Knowing Coverage Limitations Can Provide Protection From Unexpected Liability"

Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C. Practice Areas Named to the U.S. News - Best Lawyers 2012-2013 "Best Law Firms" Rankings

Phillip Bower Mentioned in The Fitchburg Star: "Attorneys Plant Trees in Swan Creek Park"

Brad Dallet Article: "Tell Me I Can Use Your Space! Is There a Conflict Between Permitted Use Clauses and Landlord’s Representation?"

Nathaniel Hoffman Article: "Does Your Attorneys’ Fees Provision Cover All Lease Disputes?"

Phillip Bower Article: "Stormwater Update"

Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C. Announces Its 2013 Best Lawyers Listing

Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C. Announces Two New Shareholders

Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C. Cited for Excellence in 2012 Chambers USA Report

Hal Karas Quoted in InsideTrack (a State Bar of Wisconsin publication): "Oops, I Didn’t Know That Email Could Actually Create a Contract!"

Hal Karas Quoted in The Business Journal of Milwaukee: "St. Marcus Lutheran School Looking for Site for Second Campus" (premium subscriber access only)

Daniel Gentges Article: "May Contractual Damages Under a Development Agreement Be Treated as Real Estate Taxes? The Wisconsin Courts Offer Some Guidance"

Brad Dallet Article: "What’s on the Menu? Issues in Retail Food Leases"