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Steven J. Slawinski
Steven J. Slawinski
O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong S.C.
111 E. Wisconsin Avenue
Suite 1400
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202
Phone: 414.276.5000
Fax: 414.276.6581

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Steve represents his clients in business, construction, and real estate litigation. His practice emphasizes the areas of construction law and litigation – representing general contractors, sub-contractors, owners, and design professionals in construction disputes, including arbitration and litigation.

Steve Assists Clients With

  • Construction Litigation and Arbitration
  • Construction Contract Dispute Resolution
  • Commercial and Business Litigation
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Construction Lien Law
  • Construction Bond Claims
  • Commercial Creditor’s Rights
  • Insurance Coverage Disputes

Examples of Steve’s Recent Client Work

  • Recovered a $1.2 million award, representing full recovery of all damages claimed plus interest, for an eight unit condominium association in a jury trial for engineering malpractice against an architect/engineer
  • Successfully represented a contractor in a multi-million dollar arbitration with one of its subcontractors in a contract dispute arising from the Miller Park Stadium construction project
  • Successfully lobbied the Wisconsin Legislature on behalf of a client to adopt an amendment to recent revisions to Wisconsin’s construction lien law
  • Defended the developer of a residential subdivision in a jury trial against a home purchaser’s lawsuit, resulting in the dismissal of the lawsuit
  • Defended a contractor against a city’s delay claim for over $350,000 in liquidated damages, resulting in the summary dismissal of the city’s claim as an unenforceable penalty
  • Defended an electronic component manufacturer against a product manufacturer’s lawsuit alleging product defects and breach of warranty, resulting in a favorable settlement for the manufacturer

Awards/Distinctions

  • Named one of “Wisconsin’s Top Construction Attorneys” by The Wisconsin Law Journal/Daily Reporter, December 2006 issue

Articles/Presentations

  • Authored the handbook, Construction Liens and Construction Bonds Under Wisconsin Law (Cambridge Institute, 1991)
  • Authored articles and many chapters for continuing legal education texts
  • Speaks frequently to attorneys and construction professionals on construction law topics

Community Service

  • Metropolitan Builders Association Construction Arbitration Board
  • Wisconsin State Bar Construction Lien Law Committee
  • American Subcontractors Association Government Relations Committee
  • American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Wisconsin Legislature Committee

Professional Associations and Affiliations

  • Member, State Bar of Wisconsin (Member, Litigation and Construction/Public Contracts sections)
  • Member of American Bar Association (Member, Litigation section and Forum on the Construction Industry)
  • Associate Member of:
    • Associated General Contractors (AGC)
    • American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)
    • Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)
    • American Subcontractors Association (ASA)
    • Metropolitan Builders Association (MBA)