Kevin Trost is the founding member of Trost, LLC in Madison. He received his undergraduate degree from Washington University, cum laude, and his law degree from the University of Wisconsin. Kevin has authored four articles, including three cover articles, for Wisconsin Lawyer. His most recent article is “American Dream Turned Nightmare: Liability for Undisclosed Defects in Real Estate Sales.” 94 Wis. Law. 16-21 (June 2021). For over twenty years, Kevin’s practice has focused on litigating and resolving disputes regarding real estate, construction, financial services, banking, and contractual matters. He is a member of the State Bars of Wisconsin and Michigan.
- Confidently advise clients on their responsibilities when buying or selling a home
- Understand what constitutes a “defect” under Wisconsin law
- Know the responsibilities of each party to a real estate contract
- Examine potential claims for failure to disclose such as breach of contract and misrepresentation
- Be aware of procedural issues that may arise in litigation over failure to disclose
- Real estate lawyers
- General practitioners
- Real estate agents and brokers