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For over 30 years Steve has represented his clients in complex construction, business, and real estate litigation. The emphasis of his practice is in the areas of construction litigation and construction law—representing general contractors, subcontractors, owners, and design professionals, in construction disputes, both in court and in arbitration. His practice also emphasizes real estate litigation, including representing title insurance companies and their insureds, in real estate title disputes.

His recent work has included defending complex multi-million dollar lawsuits arising from failed commercial construction projects located in Charlotte, North Carolina, and in Kansas City, Missouri. He has litigated cases arising from both public and private construction projects, including such high-profile projects as Miller Park and the WE Energies Elm Road Power Plant. Steve has defended contractors in construction accident personal injury cases, and has represented both owners and engineers in design professional malpractice cases. Steve has represented contractors regarding objections and protests to competitive bids for public construction projects. He drafts and reviews construction contracts and subcontracts; and represents contractors, owners, and title insurers regarding construction lien and payment bond claims. He also represents client in insurance coverage disputes.

Mr. Slawinski is a board member and past chair of the Wisconsin State Bar Construction and Public Contract Section Board. He was named one of “Wisconsin’s Top Construction Attorneys” by the Wisconsin Law Journal/Daily Reporter. He is a frequent speaker at seminars for attorneys and construction industry professionals on construction law and on real estate law topics.

Location
  • 111 East Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1400
    Milwaukee, WI 53202
Languages
  • English
Education
  • Marquette University, J.D., graduated 1986
Bar Admissions
  • Wisconsin, State Bar of Wisconsin
Affiliations
  • American Bar Association (Litigation Section and Forum on the Construction Industry) - Member
  • American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) - Member (former)
  • American Subcontractors Association (ASA) - Member (former)
  • Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) - Board of Directors (former)
  • Associated General Contractors (AGC) - Member
  • Milwaukee Justice Center - Volunteer Attorney
  • Specialty Contractors of Wisconsin (SCW) - Member (former)
  • State Bar Construction Lein Law Committee - Member
  • State Bar of Wisconsin (Litigation and Construction/Public Contracts Sections) - Past Board Member
  • Wisconsin State Bar Construction and Public Contract Law Section Board - Chair
  • Wisconsin State Bar Section Leaders Council - Member
Court Admissions
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Construction Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Construction Law, Milwaukee (2022)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 for work in:
  • Construction Law
Special Focus:
  • COVID-19
Awards:
  • Named one of “Wisconsin’s Top Construction Attorneys” by The Wisconsin Law Journal/Daily Reporter, December 2006 issue
  • Named one of "Milwaukee's Leading Lawyers" in Construction/Development by M Magazine, 2012 and 2015 issue. Only 2-5% of the top ranked attorneys published by Avvo for each category, were recognized
  • Named 2022 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” for Construction Law
  • Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America®–Construction Law, 2014–2022
  • Selected for inclusion in 2009, 2010 and 2016-2020 Wisconsin Super Lawyers®, Law & Politics and Milwaukee Magazine (Construction Litigation)

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