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Construction Services

Many individual lawyers claim to focus on construction law. At WHD, however, we take a team approach to the construction industry. WHD has made a commitment to building a full-service, comprehensive construction team comprised of industry experts in all areas affecting contractors, developers and anyone else whose work intersects with the construction space. More...

Credit Union

Given their structure and governance, credit unions have many unique legal needs. With this in mind, WHD's Credit Union Practice Team was designed to offer its clients a broad array of services to meet their every requirement and a depth of experience that allows WHD to not only understand these unique needs, but anticipate them. In this way WHD is helping credit unions be more competitive and more successful. More...

Energy & Public Utilities

WHD's Energy & Public Utilities Team is a multi-disciplinary group that assists clients with all aspects of public utility and energy-related projects and transactions. The team consists of attorneys experienced with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin regulatory process, environmental law, government affairs, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, condemnation and real estate. 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...

Higher Education Law

Educational institutions today face a broad and complex array of legal issues and concerns relating to effective compliance. Public and private colleges and universities need legal counselors who truly understand their many challenges. That is why these institutions find great value in WHD's Higher Education Law Team. More...

Indian Law

WHD's Indian Law Team delivers comprehensive legal services to tribes, tribal businesses, tribal organizations and individuals. We understand that no two tribes are alike. We respect and appreciate each tribe's distinctive membership, language, culture, tradition and land base. We know from experience the body of Indian law is diverse, complex and ever-changing. More...

Sustainability & Renewable Energy

The sustainability and renewable energy landscape is rapidly changing and expanding. Members of WHD's Sustainability & Renewable Energy Team have a long history of serving clients in the sustainability and renewable energy areas. The group's members have counseled clients on matters of energy and public utilities, environmental, corporate, finance, intellectual property, green building, tax and government affairs. More...

Technology Law

WHD has one of the Midwest's leading technology law practices. We address the unique challenges inherent in contracting and claims resolution processes involving the design, development, implementation, operation and maintenance of complex information technology, telecommunications and e-commerce solutions. We are knowledgeable and experienced in transactional, administrative, legislative and governmental approval processes. More...

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On Campus Newsletter: Higher Education Law (Vol. 3 No. 5 - April 2013)

Special Report: Are Your “Emergency” Engines Exempt From EPA RICE Regulations?

On Campus Newsletter: Higher Education Law (Vol. 3 No. 4 - April 2013)

Andrew Schlidt Article for In Business: "Smart Buildings: Who is Fiddling With Your Roof?"

On Campus Newsletter: Higher Education Law (Vol. 3 No. 3 - April 2013)

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

On Campus Newsletter: Higher Education Law (Vol. 3 No. 2 - March 2013)

On Campus Newsletter: Higher Education Law (Vol. 3 No. 1 - February 2013)

Environmental Law Newsletter (Spring 2013)

Andrew Schlidt Article for In Business: "To Stay in Sync With the Digital World, Follow the Data"

Andrew Schlidt Article for In Business: "Business Continuity Planning: Conduct a Critical Vendor Review"

Donald Daugherty and Melinda Giftos Article for The Business Suit: "What You Need to Know About Pending Legislation and Recent Updates Relating to Consumer Privacy Laws"

Real Deal Newsletter: Real Estate Law (Fall 2012)

On Campus Newsletter: Higher Education Law (Vol. 2 No. 5 - October 2012)

Melinda Giftos Article for BizTimes: "Who Owns Your Company's Social Media Accounts?"

On Campus Newsletter: Higher Education Law (Vol. 2 No. 4 - September 2012)

Andrew Schlidt Article for In Business: "Cloud Computing: Forecasting Turbulence for IT Operations"

On Campus Newsletter: Higher Education Law (Vol. 2 No. 3 - May 2012)

Andrew Schlidt and Rebecca Grassl Bradley Article for Wisconsin Law Journal: "Responding to Data Security Breaches" (premium subscriber access only)

On Campus Newsletter: Higher Education Law (Vol. 2 No. 2 - March 2012)

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"

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

Mindi Giftos Interviewed on Today's TMJ4: "New Photo App Raises Concerns About Kids Sending Inappropriate Pictures"

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

Tom Pyper's 2013 Leaders in the Law Profile, "Pyper Develops Deeper Understanding"

Andrew Schlidt Featured in Wisconsin Law Journal: "Technology Practice Leader Finds Perfect Fit With Milwaukee Firm"

Arthur Phillips Elected to the Board of Directors of Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc.

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"

Phillip Bower Article: "Stormwater Update"

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

Reviewing and negotiating an IT contract on behalf of a university can be a daunting task.

Andrew Schlidt Featured in In Business: "Cloud vs. Office? The Answer is Not as Clear-cut as You Might Think"

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 Corporate Report Wisconsin: "You've Got a Contract: Email Presents Legal Dangers for Businesses"

Daniel McGarry Quoted in Credit Union Management Magazine: "Probability of Success"

Benchmark Litigation Names Gina Carter of Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C. To Top 250 Women in Litigation List