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also known as Rudy Kuss
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I represent homeowners who have purchased a defective property. The most common defects are leaky basements, displaced foundation walls, leaky roofs, moisture intrusion, mold, failed septic systems, flooding, and failed wells. I litigate claims on a contingent fee basis against prior homeowners, realtors, and inspectors. Claims against prior homeowners are the most common because they have a duty to disclose the defects that they learned about from living in the home. I also represent homeowners who have built a new home or who have made improvements to their existing home, pursuing claims against developers, builders, and contractors. Finally, I represent people who want to purchase property, protecting them through drafting contingencies in the offer and negotiating a release when defects are discovered prior to closing.
I was born in Milwaukee, grew up in Wauwatosa, and raised my family in Grafton. I attended the University of Wisconsin on the prestigious Evans Scholarship and marched in the world-renowned Wisconsin Marching Band. I spend time visiting my recent college graduate son and my college junior daughter and adjusting to our empty nest with my wife. I also enjoy attending sporting events and concerts, weightlifting, reading, and volunteering in my community.
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Practice Areas
21 years | 500 cases
21 years | 500 cases
21 years | 500 cases
21 years | 500 cases
33%-40%
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
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1025 South Moorland Road, Suite 502, Brookfield, WI, 53005
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Posted by Kevin | February 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Efficient, Proactive, Smart, Honest, and Completely Thorough
Rudy provided me with exceptional and fair legal advice in a complicated situation. He was so detail oriented, honest, intelligent, and efficient. He was a pleasure to work with and I would recommend him to anyone. He went above and beyond when looking over documents and scenarios and made my stre...
Posted by Chris | January 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Straight forward, friendly and fair!
We contacted Mr. Kuss on a recommendation from a friend, regarding basement water issues in a home we had purchased about 2 years prior. We bought in winter and were taking in water the very next spring from multiple cracks in the walls. The sellers did not disclose any issues relating to this. We ha...
Posted by Hunter | January 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Contacting Rudy J. Kuss was the best decision I’ve made as a homeowner thus far!
Rudy Kuss was great from the start! My wife and I bought our first home in spring of 2020. After the excitement of being new-homeowners passed, we quickly found out that our basement had flooding issues that the previous owners failed to disclose. I never imagined I would have to get a lawyer for any...
Posted by Sergio Babakhanov | January 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Attorney Kuss Review
We retained Attorney Kuss to resolve out legal matter that invoked our property in Brookfield. Attorney Kuss was very professional, knowledgeable matter expert who guided us thought the process of the litigation. During the deposition, attorney Kuss was heavily involved in the defense process. Atto...
Posted by Mark | October 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Delivered on Excellence
Atty. Kuss discussed the potential for our case in terms my wife and I could understand. He advised us as to exactly what we needed to do in terms of discovery and kept us updated as to status. Atty. Kuss was extremely professional and responsive to all our questions. There was no sugar coating of e...
"Rudy is a tireless advocate for his clients and I give him my endorsement without reservation. He has a strong command of residential construction and real estate law."
"I never hesitate to refer any real estate or construction issues to Rudy because I know he'll do a fantastic job. I fully endorse him, his services, and his abilities."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
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Real Estate And Construction Lawyers Powerlist, Wisconsin Law Journal
2009
Up And Coming Lawyer, Wisconsin Law Journal
2013 - Present
Shareholder, Stevens & Kuss S.C.
2005 - Present
Associate, Law Office of Daniel W. Stevens
2020 - Present
Wisconsin Association of Foundation Repair ProfessionalsLegal Counsel
2019 - Present
Habitat for Humanity - Ozaukee CountyLegal Counsel
2017 - Present
Village of Grafton Board of ReviewMember / Chairperson
2016 - 2018
Milwaukee Area Youth Lacrosse AssociationGirls' Youth Director
2014 - 2016
Milwaukee Area Youth Lacrosse AssociationBoard Member
2012 - 2015
Boy Scouts of America - Bay-Lakes Council, Kettle Country DistrictFriends of Scouting Chair
2008 - 2011
Boy Scouts of AmericaCubmaster
Settled
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2005
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
BBA
2021
English
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Rudolph earned significant contribution points in 2013.
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