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Jeff Vercauteren
Jeffrey L. Vercauteren
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Real Estate, Development & Construction
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Jeffrey L. Vercauteren

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Real Estate, Development & Construction
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Jeff is genuinely invested in land use and real estate development in his community. Just one look at his civic involvement and it is obvious he is interested in and committed to improving the built environment. Growing up, architecture intrigued him, and he has not strayed far from that fascination. Today, he represents clients in all aspects of project development, including contract drafting and negotiation, due diligence review, title and survey issues, permitting, land use approvals, financing, development incentives and tax credits, and leasing. As part of Husch Blackwell’s Real Estate, Development & Construction team, Jeff is a leader on historic preservation issues, including landmarks, historic districts, municipal approvals and historic preservation tax credits. 

Developing new projects and redeveloping or restoring existing buildings is central to Jeff’s practice.  He has become proficient with land use and zoning matters where he can effectively resolve disputes, as well as condemnation proceedings and appeals of municipal decisions. Some of his significant achievements include securing municipal approvals for a major redevelopment of a former lumber operation as a mixed-use luxury housing project along a historic riverway.  

For Jeff, real success is impossible unless you treat others with regard and respect. His thriving practice involves understanding and applying the law as well as connecting and building relationships. He advises clients on detailed and complex regulatory and government affairs issues, including matters before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and other state and local agencies, including the Dane County Board of Supervisors and the City of Madison Common Council.  All these connections bring significant benefits to his practice, and the relationships he has developed also benefit many organizations and causes in the community. 

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Dane County Bar Association
  • NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association
  • Smart Growth Greater Madison
  • State Bar of Wisconsin

Awards and Recognitions

  • In Business Magazine, 40 Under 40, Class of 2016

Civic Involvement

  • Capitol Neighborhoods, Inc., Past President; Chair, Policy Committee
  • Catholic Charities, Inc., Diocese of Madison, The Beacon Community Advisory Team
  • Downtown Madison, Inc., Board of Directors, Economic Development Committee, Government Relations Committee, Inclusiveness Committee
  • Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce
  • Madison Magnet
  • Madison Public Market Foundation, Board of Directors
  • NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association, Madison Planning Committee
  • Nolen Waterfront Strategy Group
  • OPEN Madison
  • Smart Growth Greater Madison

News & Insights

  • Lunch and Learn: What Lenders Need to Know About PACE Financing
  • 2017 Edition of Done Deals Describes Client Successes
  • Construction Academy 2017: Building a Solid Foundation to Manage Risks
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Experience

  • Advised commercial real estate company on complex capital stack for office development, including sale of a tenants in common (TIC) interest and tax increment financing (TIF).
  • Represented developer in restoration of historic downtown commercial building, including structuring complex financing, development incentives and tax credits.
  • Guided national developer through city approval process for major mixed-use development including market-rate and student housing.
  • Represented major multinational pipeline company before county zoning committee, county board and state circuit court in dispute related to conditional use permit.
  • Secured substantial award for financial institution in condemnation action by state department of transportation related to expansion of state highway.
  • Represented federally recognized Indian tribe in amending municipal ordinance and obtaining complex alcohol license for gaming facility.
  • Guided low-income housing developer through contested city approval process, including appeals to the city zoning board and city council.
  • Represented global telecommunications company in proceedings before state administrative agency and circuit court related to utility relocation cost allocation for new streetcar project.
  • Protected multifamily housing project owned by major downtown property owner from demolition in city condemnation action related to development of new city park.
  • Represented quarry operator in appeal of municipal order and amendment of conditional use permit for mineral extraction operation.
  • Secured municipal approvals for major redevelopment of former lumber operation as mixed-use, luxury housing project along historic riverway.
  • Advocated for group of major downtown commercial property owners in comprehensive revisions to city historic preservation ordinance.
  • Successfully defended private group practice against lawsuit that sought to enjoin client’s construction of a new hospital and cancer center.
  • Represented equipment manufacturer in complex acquisition of property from county government.

News & Insights

December 14, 2017 In The News Journal Sentinel: New hires, promotions at Wisconsin companies External Link
December 4, 2017 News Releases Husch Blackwell Elects 18 to Partnership
Energy & Natural Resources Financial Services & Capital Markets Healthcare, Life Sciences & Education Real Estate, Development & Construction Technology, Manufacturing & Transportation
November 28, 2017 In The News Madison.com: Why do so many Madison developments include ground-floor retail space? External Link
Real Estate, Development & Construction
November 9, 2017 Seminar Lunch and Learn: What Lenders Need to Know About PACE Financing
Real Estate, Development & Construction
May 15, 2017 Article 2017 Edition of Done Deals Describes Client Successes
Technology, Manufacturing & Transportation Financial Services & Capital Markets Real Estate, Development & Construction Food & Agribusiness Healthcare, Life Sciences & Education
March 9, 2017 Seminar Construction Academy 2017: Building a Solid Foundation to Manage Risks
Real Estate, Development & Construction
September 22, 2016 In The News Isthmus: Downtown Lowdown -- Housing, transportation and retail among top issues at DMI event External Link
Real Estate, Development & Construction
September 14, 2016 In The News Oshkosh Northwestern: Landlords consider rental inspections lawsuit External Link
Real Estate, Development & Construction
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  • Industry Focus
    • Real Estate, Development & Construction
  • Practice Areas
    • Development Incentives & Tax Credits
    • Facilities Development & Construction
    • Indian Law
    • Land Use
    • Public-Private Partnerships (P3)
    • Public Policy, Regulatory & Government Affairs
    • Telecommunications
  • Admissions
    • Wisconsin
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
    • U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
  • Education
    • J.D., University of Notre Dame Law School, cum laude
      • Journal of College & University Law, Executive Editor, 2007-2008
    • B.A., Political Science, University of Wisconsin, with distinction
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