Bryan Thomas Kroes
Entertainment Attorney
Bryan T. Kroes is a shareholder with Hurtado Zimmerman SC in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Bryan’s law practice includes entertainment, including entertainment-adjacent business, construction, and real property. As an entertainment attorney, Bryan represents musicians, artists, influencers, performers, record labels, film companies, publishers, venues, and other creative types, together with entertainment-adjacent businesses such as breweries, restaurants, and similar clients serving the hospitality industries. A lifelong musician with an extensive history of touring and production work, Bryan brings a seasoned, unique, and personal approach to the business side of entertainment. Bryan is a founding member, and currently serves as Treasurer, for the Wisconsin Entertainment Lawyers Association. Bryan also sits on the Governing Committee of the American Bar Association Forum on Entertainment and Sports Law.
Bryan’s law practice also includes construction contract negotiation, including related intellectual property law issues, together with commercial and residential real property acquisition. Transactionally, they represent trade contractors, designers, and commercial owners in business operations and related intellectual property protection, property purchases, sales and leasing. They also represent trade contractors with regard to dispute resolution, including perfection of lien rights and defect claims.
- Entertainment & Sports Law
- Intellectual Property
- Construction Law
- Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
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Free Consultation
30 minute free consultations on most issues. - Credit Cards Accepted
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Hourly Rates $325-425/hour.
- Wisconsin
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- English: Spoken, Written
- University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
- B.A. | Psychology/Criminal Justice
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- Marquette University Law School
- J.D. | Law
- Honors: Marquette University Pro Bono Society
- Activities: Entertainment Law Society
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- Rising Start Honoree
- Super Lawyers
- 2019 Up and Coming Lawyers Award
- Wisconsin Law Journal
- Event Safety Alliance
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- National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)
- Member: Milwaukee Chapter
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- Wisconsin Entertainment Lawyers Association (WELA)
- Founding Member, Board member, and Treasurer
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- American Bar Association, Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industry
- Governing Committee Member
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- State Bar of Wisconsin # 1083118
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- American Bar Association
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- Metropolitan Builders Association
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- Activities: Remodeler's Council (Past); Membership Committee (Past)
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- Mitchell Street Development Opportunities Corporation
- Board of Directors
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- Historic Milwaukee, Inc.
- Board of Directors
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- Lots to Think About: Contracting in Response to How Global Events Affect Construction
- Wisconsin Law Journal
- Not the Same Old Song: Mechanical Licensing Collective Offers New Blanket License for Digital Uses of Music
- Wisconsin Law Journal
- Construction and Copyright, Part 2: Practical Considerations
- Construction & Public Contract Law Section Construction Blog
- Construction and Copyright, Part 1: Don’t Forget about Intellectual Property
- Construction & Public Contract Law Section Construction Blog
- Wisconsin Music Venture Negotiation Workshop
- Milwaukee Area Technical College, Music Class - Guest Lecturer
- Milwaukee Area Technical College, Music Class - Guest Lecturer
- Milwaukee Area Technical College, Music Class - Guest Lecturer
- Milwaukee Area Technical College, Music Class - Guest Lecturer
- Q. When can the "name" of a character be protected under copyright law, even though it typically wouldn't?
- A: A full answer to your question will require a more fact-intensive analysis. Generally, copyright law will afford protection of the fictional character itself when it has appeared in a copyrightable work and has a life of its own within that work, however, achieving a level of distinctiveness such that the character can be copyrighted can be tricky. Depending on distinctiveness, you could also explore trademark of the name. You may want to consider contacting an experienced attorney to explore these details and options further.
- Q. What legal/liability/money issues should I be aware of as a small group leader not yet incorporated as a church?
- A: A full answer to your question may require a more fact-intensive legal analysis and confidential consultation with an experienced business attorney.
- Q. Im searching for an attorney to do my living will i am on a fixed income.
- A: A living will is an excellent addition to any estate plan. It is a good idea to consult an experienced attorney to assist you with that process.
