Steven J. Slawinski
For 30 years Steve has represented his clients in complex construction, business, and real estate litigation. His practice emphasizes the areas of construction litigation and construction law—representing general contractors, subcontractors, owners, design professionals, lenders, and title insurers in construction disputes, both in court and in arbitration.
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 the 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 topics.
- 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
- Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America®–Construction Law, 2014–2020
- Selected for inclusion in 2009, 2010 and 2016-2018 Wisconsin Super Lawyers®, Law & Politics and Milwaukee Magazine (Construction Litigation)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202
