Jon S. Herreman

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Business and Real Estate Practice:

Jon S. Herreman is a transactional attorney with a diverse practice in commercial real estate, finance and business matters. He regularly acts as counsel to financial institutions and other lenders in connection with business and commercial real estate loan transactions, including negotiating and structuring debt and equity transactions using a mix of traditional and non-traditional funding vehicles.

Jon also represents owners, developers and investors in connection with the purchase, sale, development, leasing and financing of commercial real estate projects. He has significant experience in the hospitality industry. Jon has successfully assisted clients, both locally and nationally, in connection with all aspects of hotel ownership and development, including the purchase, sale, franchising, development, construction, financing, management and operation of hotels.

As part of his business practice, Jon serves as outside general counsel to a number of businesses, including a locally based international contract manufacturer of food and chemical products, a commercial bakery and full-service real estate services firm. In his role, he advises business clients on day-to-day legal and contractual issues and assists clients with strategic acquisitions and dispositions of business assets.

Personal:

For Jon, the most satisfying aspect of practicing law is when a client views him as a trusted advisor and part of their team. He cares greatly about his clients and their continued success. He particularly enjoys helping parties work toward a shared goal in a business transaction, despite tough negotiations or disputes that may arise along the way. He believes the primary role of an attorney is to provide sound and practical legal advice so that clients are in the best position to make business decisions and achieve their goals and objectives. Clients appreciate Jon's practical and direct advice.

Jon is a Wisconsin native and chose to return to his home state to practice law following law school. He is the President of the firm and was the managing shareholder of its predecessor. In his personal time, Jon enjoys biking, hiking, fishing and cooking. He is very active in his church and several local charities. Jon is married and has two adult children.

Professional Distinctions and Community Involvement:

• AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5.0 Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
• Included as Best Lawyers in America since 2016
• President, Mallery s.c.
• Board Member/Treasurer – Journey 21, Inc.
• Past president, board of directors, Hope House of Milwaukee, Inc.
• St. Thomas More Lawyers Society—Guest House Ministry
• Past board member/treasurer, Blue and Gold Fund Ventures, Inc. (Marquette University Student Run Business Program)
• Adult leader for youth work camp mission trips through church
• Guest lecturer, Marquette University College of Business Administration (Real Estate Program)
• Adjunct professor, legal writing and research course, Marquette University Law School
• Recipient of the Jeff Gilbert Memorial Writing Award—Drake Law Review

Education:

• B.A., Marquette University, 1988
• J.D. Drake University, with Honors, 1991

Memberships:

• Member, State Bar of Wisconsin
• Member, Milwaukee Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association,
  • Business Law Section
  • Real Property, Trusts and Estate Law Section