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Construction Law and Litigation

Attorneys

Cisar, David I.	Riordan, Christopher P.
Conta, Jeffrey J.P.	Schoenfeld, Donald A.
Goller, John G.	Schreiber, Christopher J.
Jenny, Chris A.	Schultz, Mary E.
Kim, Jr., Alan G. B.	Taibl, William E.
Loden, Marcus S.	Triebenbach, Lauren A.
Mark, Jeffrey E.	Vallier, Whitney R.
Mullaney, Peter F.	Wagner, Roy E.
Nelson, Steven L.	Wal, Anne E.
Noyes, Kelly J.	Wells, Patrick L.
Reid, Philip C.

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10 Tips for Renovating Now Today's challenging economic times mean your facility is a key to your future profitability. Keeping your facility productive means renovations and expansions. Contractors, along with their "invisible" suppliers and subcontractors, are also facing challenges which can adversely impact your facility when you discover that your Contractor does poor work, has an accident, is uninsured or feels the effect from bankrupt subcontractors. With these heightened economic challenges, Facility Managers ("FM") need to take greater responsibility and scrutiny in undertaking expansion or renovations. A large construction problem can be caused by a small or large project, and the FM must understand the risk. Below are ten ways you can reduce your risk and save money.	10/22/09
Wisconsin To Focus on Eliminating Worker Misclassification and Its Underground Economy A special State of Wisconsin Task Force is cracking down on Wisconsin employers who misclassify employees as independent contractors. "Worker misclassification" is the practice of employers wrongfully classifying workers as "independent contractors" when they are actually "employees" under the law. The Task Force believes that misclassification by an employer gives that employer an unlawful competitive advantage over those employers that "play by the rules." When workers are misclassified as independent contractors, the employer circumvents its wage payment and overtime obligations, as well as unemployment, worker's compensation and other withholding taxes and insurance obligations.	08/24/09
von Briesen & Roper, s.c. Attorney Roy E. Wagner Receives Prestigious Charles Dunn Author Award and Elected to Second Term as Chairperson of the Construction and Public Contract Law Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin von Briesen & Roper, s.c. Attorney Roy E. Wagner Receives Prestigious Charles Dunn Author Award and Elected to Second Term as Chairperson of the Construction and Public Contract Law Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin	05/20/09
Mediating Large and Complex Construction Claims Cases Resolution of large and complex construction claims cases presents significant challenges for lawyers and mediators alike. Such cases typically involve up to 20 or more parties, millions of dollars in claims, complicated factual and legal issues, and intricate insurance coverage questions. They also contain a witches' brew of conflicting perspectives. Designers worry that their best laid plans haven't been faithfully executed. Owners are troubled that they haven't received the quality or timeliness they paid for. Builders are concerned that no one understands the difficulties they've faced from unpredictable weather and the need to coordinate the activities of perhaps scores of independent subcontractors and suppliers, some of whom may have been imposed on them by designers or owners.	03/20/08
Roy E. Wagner Elected as Chairperson-Elect of the Construction and Public Contract Law Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin von Briesen & Roper, s.c., announced today that Shareholder Roy E. Wagner has been elected the Chairperson-Elect of the Construction and Public Contract Law Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin. The purpose of the Construction and Public Contract Law Section is to bring together members of the State Bar of Wisconsin who have a special interest in the fields of construction and public contract law; to encourage communication and exchange of ideas among attorneys practicing in such fields; to participate in the presentation of educational seminars on construction and public contract law; to further the development and improvement of construction and public contract law by commenting, where appropriate, on proposed state and federal legislation; and to provide information on construction and public contract law through meetings, programs and publications.	08/03/07
Contractor's Upgrade Program At von Briesen & Roper, s.c., our Construction Law Section can assist you in reviewing your present business practices to help identify areas where you are legally and transactionally vulnerable. Similarly, we can identify business practices which will challenge your ability to be paid for your hard-earned work.	05/22/07
The Owner’s Construction Plan If you are planning or contemplating a new construction project, plant expansion, condominium project, substantial expansion or remodeling of your facilities, you need to make sure you are getting truly objective advice on critical decisions.	03/23/07

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Our Construction Team represents clients in all aspects of construction-related matters. We can assist you whether your construction project is big or small, near or far. We have the resources and experience to meet your objectives and reduce conflict. If conflict cannot be avoided, then to agressively advocate your position. Our clients are both public and private sector including developers, general contractors, architects, engineers, suppliers and lenders.

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