Bryan Thomas Kroes

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BRYAN T. KROES, is an attorney with Hurtado Zimmerman SC, practicing in the areas of construction and real estate litigation, construction contract negotiation and preparation and related intellectual property law, commercial and residential real property acquisition, and public bond finance. He has broad experience representing trades contractors, designers and owners in matters related to perfection of lien rights, construction disputes, property purchases, sales and leasing, and intellectual property protection. Like every member of the Hurtado Zimmerman executive team, Bryan pairs legal expertise with boots on the ground practical experience - before practicing law, Bryan worked as a construction laborer and also previously owned and operated a residential general contracting and remodeling company in Southeastern Wisconsin.

Bryan further practices Entertainment Law, representing musicians, artists, theater owners and other creative types in matters related to entertainment contract negotiation and preparation, dispute resolution, distribution and general business. A lifelong musician himself with an extensive history of touring, Bryan brings a seasoned, unique and personal approach to the business of entertainment. Prior to practicing law, Bryan also worked on the production side of the entertainment sphere as a stagehand with LiveNation, the Northern Lights Theater and Clearwing Productions.

Education

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee: B.A. | Psychology/Criminal Justice

Marquette University Law School: J.D. | Law; Honors: Marquette University Pro Bono Society; Activities: Entertainment Law Society

Publications

Articles & Publications

50 State Architect/Engineer Plan Stamping Requirements: ABA Forum on Construction Law - Division 3; April, 2018

Speaking Engagements

Drafting the Wisconsin Commercial Real Estate Transaction, Guest Lecturer: March 26, 2015; Marquette University Law School
(Don't) Take This Job and Shove It: Practical Considerations in Remodeling Contracting, Remodeler's Council: March 24, 2015; Metropolitan Builders Association
Residential Construction Contracts: Risks of Design and Design Delegation, Remodeler's Council: February 16, 2016; Metropolitan Builders Association
Lien on Me: Construction Liens and Foreclosures, MBA University Course: June 16, 2016; Metropolitan Builders Association

Awards

2019 Up and Coming Lawyers Award: Wisconsin Law Journal; 2019

Professional Associations

National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI): Member: Milwaukee Chapter; 2019 - Current

Wisconsin Entertainment Lawyers Association (WELA): Founding Member, Board member, and Treasurer; 2019 - Current

Mitchell Street Development Opportunities Corporation: Board of Directors; 2016 - Current

State Bar of Wisconsin # 1083118: Member; 2013 - Current

American Bar Association: Member; 2013 - Current

Metropolitan Builders Association: Member; 2012 - Current; Activities: Remodeler's Council (Past); Membership Committee (Past)

Historic Milwaukee, Inc.: Board of Directors; 2014 - 2016

Associated General Contractors of America: Member; 2012 - 2015; Activities: ConsensusDOCS BIM Addendum Working Group - Intellectual Property Committee

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice