Precision-guided dispute resolution
As an MBA-trained attorney with a civil engineering background, Kevin Long approaches the practice of law with precision and discipline. He defends corporate clients in many types of disputes, including:
- Construction and real estate litigation
- Commercial litigation
- Condemnation litigation
- Insurance litigation
Kevin evaluates legal matters through a studied grasp of the client’s business and brings a strategic and creative eye to the advice and recommendations he develops. A trusted advisor and mediator, he provides an honest assessment of the litigation options, the potential fees involved, the possible outcomes and the cost-benefit analyses needed to make responsible decisions. Kevin and his team have instituted processes and priorities that emphasize efficiency, lean staffing and cost containment.
Experience in Action
- Defending construction and real estate development companies in a full range of disputes, including lien issues, payment disputes, delay damage claims, defective labor, materials and workmanship claims, bid protests, debarment and suspension claims, and jobsite injury cases.
- Representing businesses in commercial litigation, including breach of contract, tortious interference and other claims.
- Representing property owners in condemnation litigation, including both eminent domain and inverse condemnation cases.
- Defending general contractors and sub-contractors in warranty disputes.
- Representing property owners in commercial eviction cases for non-payment of rent.
- Representing contractors in disputes with public entities, including the Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Capabilities
Professional Recognitions
- State Bar of Wisconsin – Pro Bono Honor Society (2015)
- Named Milwaukee Real Estate Litigation Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in America
- Martindale-Hubbell AV® Peer Review Rated
- Listed in Best Lawyers in America® (2011–present: Litigation – Construction; Litigation – Real Estate, Commercial Litigation)
- Selected for inclusion in the 2009–2010 Wisconsin Super Lawyers® lists (Construction Litigation)
- BTI Consulting Group “Client Service All-Star," 2022
Professional & Civic Activities
- State Bar of Wisconsin (Advisor and Member, Construction and Public Contract Law Section)
- American Bar Association (Member, Construction Litigation Committee)
- US Law Firm Group (Member, Construction Law Section)
- Seventh Circuit Bar Association (Member)
- Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar Association (Member)
- Milwaukee Bar Association (Member)
- Greater Milwaukee Committee (Member)
- St. Thomas More Society (Member)
- Christo Rey Jesuit High School
Governance Board (Chair) - Marquette University Law School
Advisory Board (Member) -
Fatima Foundation of Milwaukee (Trustee)
- Brian Hanley Fund (Board Member)
- Be the Difference NIL, Inc (Board Member)
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Education
- Marquette University Law School (J.D., 1992)
- Marquette Law Review
- Marquette University (M.B.A., 1992)
- Major: Civil Engineering
- Chi Epsilon
- Alpha Sigma Nu
- All-University Commencement Speaker
- Marquette University (B.S., 1989)
- Major: Civil Engineering
- Chi Epsilon
- Alpha Sigma Nu
- All-University Commencement Speaker
Bar Admissions
- Wisconsin
Court Admissions
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims, 2008
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit, 2003
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin, 1999
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin, 1992
- Pro hac vice admissions throughout the country