Bryan Thomas Kroes
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.
- University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
- B.A. | Psychology/Criminal Justice
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- Marquette University Law School
- J.D. | Law
- Honors: Marquette University Pro Bono Society
- Activities: Entertainment Law Society
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- Construction and Copyright, Part 2: Practical Considerations
- Construction & Public Contract Law Section Construction Blog
- Construction and Copyright, Part 1: Don’t Forget about Intellectual Property
- Construction & Public Contract Law Section Construction Blog
- 3D Printing in Construction: The Intersection Between Law and Innovation
- Construction & Public Contract Law Section Construction Blog
- 50 State Construction Lien and Bond Law (2020 Supplement) (Wisconsin Chapter)
- Wolters Kluwer Publication
- Marquette ELS
- Wisconsin Entertainment Lawyers Association
- Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) - Milwaukee Chapter Seminar, Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) - Milwaukee Chapter Seminar
- Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) - Milwaukee Chapter
- Music Business Class Guest Lecturer, Milwaukee Area Technical College Music Business Class, Milwaukee, WI
- Milwaukee Area Technical College
- Legal Experts Discuss Hot Topics for Contractors, National Association of the Remodeling Industry - Milwaukee
- National Association of the Remodeling Industry - Milwaukee
- Legal and Ethical Issues in Sports and Entertainment Law 2020 - Ethical Pitfalls in Representing Creative Collaborators (Organization as Client), National Sports Law Institute at Marquette University Law School
- Wisconsin Entertainment Lawyers Association (WELA)
- 2019 Up and Coming Lawyers Award
- Wisconsin Law Journal
- National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)
- Member: Milwaukee Chapter
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- Wisconsin Entertainment Lawyers Association (WELA)
- Founding Member, Board member, and Treasurer
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- American Bar Association, Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industry
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- State Bar of Wisconsin # 1083118
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- American Bar Association
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- Metropolitan Builders Association
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- Activities: Remodeler's Council (Past); Membership Committee (Past)
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- Mitchell Street Development Opportunities Corporation
- Board of Directors
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- Historic Milwaukee, Inc.
- Board of Directors
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- Wisconsin
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Free Consultation
30 minute free consultations on most issues. - Credit Cards Accepted
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Hourly Rates $170-250/hour.
- Construction Law
- Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- Entertainment & Sports Law
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- English: Spoken, Written
- Q. When can the "name" of a character be protected under copyright law, even though it typically wouldn't?
- A: A full answer to your question will require a more fact-intensive analysis. Generally, copyright law will afford protection of the fictional character itself when it has appeared in a copyrightable work and has a life of its own within that work, however, achieving a level of distinctiveness such that the character can be copyrighted can be tricky. Depending on distinctiveness, you could also explore trademark of the name. You may want to consider contacting an experienced attorney to explore these details and options further.
- Q. What legal/liability/money issues should I be aware of as a small group leader not yet incorporated as a church?
- A: A full answer to your question may require a more fact-intensive legal analysis and confidential consultation with an experienced business attorney.
- Q. Im searching for an attorney to do my living will i am on a fixed income.
- A: A living will is an excellent addition to any estate plan. It is a good idea to consult an experienced attorney to assist you with that process.