Joe Trevino

At the outset of every case, Joe partners with his client to identify the bigger picture and tailor a case strategy to achieve a positive, cost-effective result. In one of his more memorable cases, Joe defended an architect against claims of negligence and breach of contract. After six weeks of arbitration, with $65 million on the line, Joe helped his clients reach the best possible resolution, with the arbitrator finding no negligence and awarding his client’s fees.

Joe takes great pride in advising a wide array of businesses and professionals in disputes and complex litigation. Joe’s commercial practice includes both outside general counsel work as well as lead litigation counsel in business disputes of all sizes. He frequently represents architects, general contractors and subcontractors in construction litigation and as a member of the firm's Professional Liability Service Group, he defends architects, attorneys, accountants and other professionals in high exposure litigation. Further, he defends employers before the ERD and EEOC, representing business owners and human resource professionals against allegations of discrimination, wrongful termination and retaliation. As a member of the Transportation and Logistics Service Group, Joe provides comprehensive litigation services to the transportation industry and advises some of the largest transportation companies on best practices. He also assists with evidence preservation and offers onsite assistance to oversee inspections. Joe also has experience representing clients in the aviation industry in negligence and breach of contract matters. 

As co-managing partner of the firm's Milwaukee office, Joe leads a collaborative team of attorneys and staff to deliver bottom line results and exceptional client service.