Lawyer Profile

Kevin J. Lyons

Davis & Kuelthau, S.C.

Recognized Since:

1995
Recognized in:

Arbitration

Construction Law...
Law School:

University of Wisconsin Law School
Website:

http://www.dkattorneys.com
Location:

111 East Kilbourn Avenue, Suite 1400

Milwaukee, WI 53202

"Attorney Kevin Lyons is extremely knowledgeable and effective in environmental cases. Although he is a top notch litigator, he specializes in being a creative problem solver for his clients."

Lawyer Bio

After almost 50 years running a litigation practice in public and private sectors with a focus in construction, environmental and commercial disputes, Kevin now focuses primarily on mediation and arbitration in these areas. As a fair and considerate moderator, he has brought to working resolution dozens of cases. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources recently appointed Kevin as Umpire under Sec. 292.35 Wis. Stats. to handle a multi-million dollar municipal cost recovery action. The role of Umpire involves mediation, negotiation, analytical, and reporting skills for the parties and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. He has worked with individuals, public and private companies, governments, insurance companies, and professions including architecture and engineering. Disputes have involved construction both above and below ground, residential and commercial buildings, business contracts, indemnity and insurance, environmental liability, site remediation, and damages. Kevin’s wide-ranging expertise includes working for companies ranging from family owned to Fortune 500 as well as with federal, state, and local governments. His experience makes him uniquely qualified to resolve disputes.

Education:

University of Wisconsin Law School

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers for:

Mediation, Milwaukee (2021)
Arbitration, Milwaukee (2020)
Arbitration, Milwaukee (2018)
Arbitration, Milwaukee (2015)
Litigation - Construction, Milwaukee (2014)
Construction Law, Milwaukee (2013)

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

Arbitration
Construction Law
Environmental Law
Litigation - Construction
Litigation - Environmental
Mediation

Special Focus:

Arbitration
Commercial Development
Governmental Investigations
Mediation

Lawyer Client Comments

"Attorney Kevin Lyons is extremely knowledgeable and effective in environmental cases. Although he is a top notch litigator, he specializes in being a creative problem solver for his clients."