MILWAUKEE, WI – On February 21, 2019, Robert W. Habich, real estate attorney with the law firm of Davis|Kuelthau, s.c. will be honored by the Wisconsin Law Journal as one of its 2019 Leaders in the Law. This prestigious award recognizes Wisconsin’s top attorneys, judges and educators from across the state for outstanding leadership, vision and expertise in the legal community.
In the span of his 10 plus year career, Rob has exceeded all expectations as a young attorney through his extensive leadership in important industry and community organizations, ability to become an exclusive trusted advisor to many of the up-and-coming real estate developers in Southeastern Wisconsin, and his many contributions to the professional development of young attorneys. As a real estate industry and community leader, Rob has served as the President of NAIOP’s Wisconsin Chapter, President of CoRE Fund – the Commercial Real Estate of Wisconsin Fund, Board Member of the Real Estate Alliance for Charity (REACH) — a charitable organization that supports at least three local charities annually, with an emphasis on charities helping children, Board Member of the Milwaukee Forum, and Member of United Way Impact Committee. As a trusted advisor, Rob is regarded as a real estate attorney that will help to make sure that the deal gets done the right way. As Co-Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Team, Rob regularly assists with a number of leadership functions including mentorship, recruiting, education, space planning and strategic planning.
Rob’s ingenuity, determination, trustworthiness and his sophisticated skillsets as a business lawyer have been recognized by Best Lawyers® in America in the Construction, Real Estate Law and Corporate Law practices since 2018. Additionally, he was recognized as a Rising Star by Wisconsin Super Lawyers in 2018. Most importantly, Rob’s value as a leading real estate attorney has been recognized by his clients. Rob serves as the primary attorney for many developers and takes great pride in aiding their success.
Rob has authored a variety of legal news articles and served as a co-author of Commercial Real Estate Transactions in Wisconsin, a book published by the State Bar of Wisconsin that is intended to guide other lawyers in the practice of real estate law. Additionally, Rob regularly speaks about a variety of issues related to real estate and real estate law.
Rob earned his J.D., cum laude from Marquette University Law School and his B.B.A. in Finance, Investment and Banking, as well as a second major in Marketing, from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.
The event recognizing all Leader in the Law honorees will be held on February 21, 2019, at the Marcus Performing Arts Center in Milwaukee.
Click here to read Rob’s feature in the Wisconsin Law Journal.
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Davis|Kuelthau, s.c. offers an array of innovative legal solutions to business owners and corporations of all sizes, including emerging, middle market and Fortune 500 companies, high net worth individuals and families, private and institutional investors, and lenders. The firm’s attorneys, who practice from three offices across Wisconsin, have national experience combined with strong community ties.