John G. Gehringer 15YEARSAWARDED

John G. Gehringer

Milwaukee, WI Directions
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Awarded Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation Construction Law Corporate Law Real Estate Law
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414-276-5000
John G. Gehringer
John G. Gehringer
Milwaukee, WI
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414-276-5000
Works at
O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing SC

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Biography

John G. Gehringer is an attorney with O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is a member of the firm’s Real Estate, Land Use and Construction Law Practice Group and Business Law Practice Group.

John represents clients in real estate development, construction law, commercial litigation, corporate law, and commercial and construction financing matters. His work includes property acquisitions and dispositions, commercial and office leasing, zoning and land use, condominium development, creditors’ rights, and related business issues.

He provides preventive and remedial legal counsel to financial institutions, real estate developers, real estate investment trusts, architects, engineers, hotel owners, construction companies, design-builders, commercial landlords and tenants, and title insurance companies. John also advises clients on environmental matters and brownfields redevelopment.

Recognized Practice Areas

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Real Estate Law

John Assists Clients With

  • Construction and Commercial Financing
  • Commercial Leasing
  • Condominium Development and Association Management Issues
  • Planning, Zoning and Land Use Law
  • Environmental Law and Brownfields Redevelopment
  • Creditors’ Rights
Works at
O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing SC

19 Best Lawyers awards

Visit Firm Profile
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Locations

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
414-276-5000
111 East Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1400
Milwaukee, WI 53202

Education

  • Marquette University, J.D., graduated 1978
  • Marquette University, BS, graduated 1975

Bar Admissions

  • Wisconsin, State Bar of Wisconsin
  • Wisconsin, Milwaukee Bar Association
  • Wisconsin, Waukesha County Bar Association
  • Wisconsin, American Bar Association’s Forum on the Construction Industry

Affiliations

  • American Bar Association's Forum on the Construction Industry - Member
  • American Institute of Architects - Affiliate Member
  • Brookfield Rotary Club - Director and President
  • Divine Savior Holy Angels High School - Director
  • Elm Grove Community Foundation - Director and President
  • International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) - Member
  • Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin - Director and President
  • Sisters of the Devine Savior Sponsorship Board of Directors - Board of Directors
  • Westmoor Country Club - Director

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Construction Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Construction Law, Milwaukee (2021)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Real Estate Law
Special Focus:
  • Commercial Development
  • Condominiums
  • Contract Review and Negotiation
  • Contractors
  • Industrial
  • Real Estate
Awards:
    • Named 2021 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” for Construction Law.
    • Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America®–Construction Law, Real Estate Law, Corporate Law, and Commercial Litigation 2009–2024.
    • Named one of "Milwaukee's Leading Lawyers" in Construction, Land Use and Real Estate by M Magazine, July 2012 issue. Only 2-5% of the top ranked attorneys published by Avvo for each category, were recognized.
    • Selected for inclusion in Wisconsin Super Lawyers in 2005–2023, Law & Politics and Milwaukee Magazine.
    • Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™–AV Preeminent, reflecting an attorney who has reached the height of professional excellence and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity.
    • Profiled in the 2008 Construction Law Edition published by The Daily Reporter and the Wisconsin Law Journal.

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Case History

Cases
  • Representative Clients
  • Archdiocese of Milwaukee
  • Bechtel Corporation
  • Iron Mountain Information Management, Inc.
  • MSI General Corporation
  • Total Mechanical, Inc.
  • Journal Sentinel, Inc.
  • HOK Construction Services, Inc.
  • First Business Bank, Milwaukee
  • Brixmor Property Group
  • Marcus Corporation
  • Waukesha County
  • Heuler Tile Company
  • Examples of John’s Recent Client Work
  • Represented a health care provider on the acquisition development and construction of several medical centers with hospitals, clinics, medical office buildings, and ancillary buildings.
  • Served as local counsel for an international construction and engineering firm for the development of a $2.2 billion power plant.
  • Represented a commercial bank on the syndication, acquisition and closing of a $71 million construction loan for a 17 story class A office building.
  • Represented a commercial bank on a $16 million refinance of a hotel and restaurant loan.
  • Represented a commercial seller on the $3.3 million sale and exchange of a multi-tenant retail shopping center.
  • Represents a school district as special real estate counsel on all of its acquisitions and dispositions of school facilities and sites.
  • Local counsel for national drug store retailer on municipal permitting for store site locations.
  • Served as special real estate counsel for the development of a $107 million newspaper production facility for the owners of the Journal Sentinel, Inc., obtaining a Voluntary Party Remediation and Exemption From Liability status for the newspaper company. This helped break the cycle of disinvestment in West Milwaukee by allowing the newspaper company to build a new facility in one of the first reclaimed brownfields in the State of Wisconsin.
  • Examples of John’s Recent Client Work (Part 2)
  • Represented Fortune 500 records management firm as local counsel for lease negotiations and disputes.
  • Served as counsel for the architectural and engineering design team for the Wisconsin Center.
  • Represented a national real estate syndication and management firm in its multi-state acquisitions, financings, and sales of multi-family apartments, office buildings, shopping centers, and other commercial properties.
  • Represented a national construction contractor on contract disputes relating to the $3 billion Denver Airport facility.
  • Represented a publicly-held hotel and restaurant company in its acquisition of a 1,300 acre resort hotel and conference center in Southeastern Wisconsin and serves as special counsel on municipal land use matters.

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