Professional Experience
Bernard Kearney practices business law in the area of real estate serving clients in all aspects of real estate law, with an emphasis in real estate finance, commercial land development, construction, and leasing. His recent experience includes:
- Representation of borrower in the negotiation of construction loans totaling in excess of $300 million for various hospitality properties.
- Representation of developers and investors in the acquisition, development and disposition of commercial real estate.
- Negotiation and drafting and of complex industrial, office and retail lease agreements on behalf of landlords.
- Negotiation and drafting of construction contracts, professional service, agreements and development agreements in connection with large construction projects.
- Advising corporate clients in all matters pertaining to real estate acquisition, disposition, ownership and risk management.
Education and Honors
- University of Texas School of Law (J.D., with honors, 2002)
- University of Texas (M.A., 2002)
Degree: Philosophy.
- Marquette University (M.A., 1997)
Degree: Political Science.
- Marquette University (B.A., 1995)
Bar Admissions
Wisconsin,
2002
Professional Recognition
Named the Best Lawyers’ 2012 Milwaukee Real Estate Law Lawyer of the Year.
Listed in
The Best Lawyers in America® (2012: Real Estate Law).
Selected for inclusion in
Wisconsin Super Lawyers®–Rising Stars Editions 2006-2010 (Real Estate).
Professional and Civic Activities
Wisconsin Bar Association (Member).