Partner with Husch BlackwellMr. Cranley is a partner with Husch Blackwell in Madison. He concentrates his practice in commercial litigation. Mr. Cranley’s extensive trial experience includes the defense of contractors in cases involving alleged construction defects, personal injury, and construction liens. Before entering private practice, Mr. Cranley worked in the insurance industry for nine years managing professional and general liability claims. As a lawyer, he frequently consults with construction clients regarding how to protect their businesses through insurance, and he has litigated numerous insurance disputes on behalf of contractors and owners. Mr. Cranley regularly lectures on insurance coverage and other construction law topics at the University of Wisconsin. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame (BA, 1988) and his law degree from DePaul University (1997).

Dr. Mark O. Federle, PhD, PE, CPC, is the associate dean for Academic Affairs and the McShane chair in Construction Engineering and Management at Marquette University. He had the responsibility to start what became the 13th ABET-accredited construction engineering program in the country. Previously he was chief information officer for the Weitz Company in Des Moines for nine years. Prior to The Weitz Company, Dr. Federle was the professor-in-charge of the Construction Engineering program at Iowa State University, where he taught for nine years. In 1998 he was recognized by the ISU engineering student council as the outstanding construction engineering faculty member. Dr. Federle began his career in the construction industry working as a foreman, superintendent and project manager for general contractors in Indiana and Michigan. He earned PhD and masters degrees in Construction Engineering and Management from the University of Michigan. Dr. Federle is a licensed professional engineer and a certified professional constructor. He was recognized by Associated General Contractors of America as Instructor of the Year in 2011. He is a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers.

Partner at Husch Blackwell
As the Co-Leader of Husch Blackwell’s Construction and Design Group, Mr. Levy specializes in all aspects of construction law. He regularly assists businesses from the onset of planning to the ribbon cutting ceremony. Mr. Levy has represented clients in more than 50 American Arbitration Association hearings, as well as numerous state and federal court and jury trials. He also has served as an arbitrator on the AAA construction industry panel of neutrals for over 10 years. Mr. Levy provides training to design and construction firms and helps his clients navigate the complexities of all types of projects.

Brian R. Zimmerman Shareholder at Hurtado Zimmerman
Mr. Zimmerman’s practice focuses in the areas of construction and real estate litigation, alternative dispute resolution, commercial and residential real property, including title and survey analysis, and construction contract preparation and negotiation. He often represents contractors, architects, engineers and project owners in disputes regarding construction defects, delay, warranty claims, theft by contractor claims, right to cure and home improvement practices claims, and construction lien foreclosure. A significant portion of Mr. Zimmerman’s practice involves drafting and negotiating construction contracts through custom and model form contracts (AIA, Consensus Docs, DBIA, and EJCDC). He has worked as an engineering technician for both private and public entities performing design and survey work on various large transportation, municipal and building construction projects throughout southeastern Wisconsin.