Property Law
Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Turke & Steil helps clients buy and sell commercial real estate. When it comes to 1031 exchanges, we can help you manage your tax exposure whether it concerns single or multi-tenant office buildings, multi-family apartment buildings, industrial complexes and warehouses, retail shopping malls, and 1031 REITS.Residential Real Estate
Our firm can also help you with residential real estate transactions and issues including buying or selling, mortgages, and land contracts. Our attorneys also have experience with inspection related defect issues, including water infiltration, mold and other matters typically disclosed on a property condition report.Real Estate Development
Turke & Steil works closely with real estate developers, assisting with entity formation and documents, investors, deal documents, local government connections, and leasing.Condos
Turke & Steil represents condominium associations and condominium unit owners. Condo associations face a host of challenges in maintaining a well-run organization. Often, these challenges involve legal issues which are unique to condominiums.
Condominium association boards benefit from having an attorney available to assist with legal issues, such as:
- Interpretation of condominium documents.
- Amendment of condominium documents, such as the declaration, bylaws, rules, etc.
- Enforcement of condominium rules and covenants.
- Collection of association fees and assessments.
- Imposition of fines and liens.
- Disputes with unit owners.
- Disputes with management companies and contractors.
Condominiums in Wisconsin are subject to the Condominium Ownership Act, which was the subject of major revisions in 2003. The Condominium Ownership Act is lengthy and somewhat complicated and must be considered in conjunction with the organizational documents for the condominium association, including the declaration, articles and bylaws.
Legal issues often tax the time and energy of association boards, many of whom are volunteers. Obtaining proper legal advice helps the condominium association board comply with the legal requirements under the Condominium Ownership Act and the condominium organizational documents.
Legal advice from a qualified attorney does not have to be expensive, and having an attorney available to answer legal questions and give recommendations can boost the morale of the board and avoid problems which come from acting without a good working knowledge of Wisconsin condominium law.
Professional Licensing
For many professionals, a Wisconsin state-issued license or certification is a prerequisite to employment in their industry. Those professionals sometimes have their applications for a professional license or certification denied or become the subject of an investigation and/or prosecution by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (“DSPS,” formerly known as Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing) or other state agencies or boards delegated with professional oversight responsibilities.
Turke & Steil represents:
- Accountants
- Architects
- Engineers
- Appraisers
- Physicians
- Nurses
- Chiropractors
- Certified nursing assistants
- Dentists
- Occupational therapists
- Physical therapists
- Real estate brokers and salespersons
- Broker-dealers and investment advisers
- Certified financial planners
- Social workers
- Insurance agents, brokers, and marketing intermediaries
- Other license holders in Wisconsin subject to professional regulation
Our attorneys defend license holders during disciplinary investigations and subsequent proceedings, including representation at disciplinary hearings and appeals. We also negotiate informal resolutions of disciplinary matters.
Construction
Our firm provides legal services for the construction industry. We represent contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, architects, engineers, owners, developers, governmental entities, construction managers, and owners’ representatives in disputes involving:
- Defective construction and design claims
- Construction errors and omissions
- Cost overruns
- Bid errors
- Change orders
- Warranty claims
- Theft by contractor claims
- Delay claims
- Breach of contract and betterment claims
- Collection claims
- Bond claims
- Wrongful termination
- Payment bond and performance bond claims
- Slander of title
- Fraud and misrepresentation
- Lien filings and foreclosure
Our attorneys give presentations on construction law issues for construction trade associations and continuing education programs. We publish the Wisconsin Construction Lien Law Card and the Wisconsin Right to Cure Act Procedures.