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John Paul H. Croake

Associate

Madison
office: 608.234.6072
fax: 608.258.7138

email: JP.Croake@huschblackwell.com

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Overview

JP focuses his practice on real estate and corporate law.

A trusted legal advisor in the Madison-area real estate community, JP represents clients on a range of both commercial and residential matters, including:

Acquisitions and dispositions
Land use
Construction
Lending and finance
1031 tax-deferred exchanges
Tenancy in common (TIC) investments
Development
Leasing
Contract disputes

JP's corporate practice includes helping businesses – from startups to established companies – at all stages of growth. He advises on formation, purchase agreements, contract disputes, employee classification, commercial arbitration, acquisitions and financing. Because JP founded and operated his own company in New York City, clients appreciate his understanding of their business demands along with relevant legal issues.

Industry

Real Estate, Development & Construction

Services

Corporate

Corporate Real Estate

Mergers & Acquisitions

Retail Real Estate

Securities & Corporate Governance

Startups

Education

J.D., Marquette University Law School
B.A., Hunter College

Admissions

Wisconsin
U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin

Professional Associations and Memberships

James E. Doyle American Inn of Courts
State Bar of Wisconsin
Dane County Bar Association

Experience

Real Estate

Advised regional continuum of care provider in sale of tenant in common (TIC) interests in multiple locations to facilitate market expansion and new project development. Negotiated and drafted purchase agreements, 1031 compliant TIC agreements and noncompetition agreements.
Represented several commercial landlords in purchase, leasing and sale of commercial properties.
Counseled clients relating to development of condominiums. Drafted all declarations, disclosures, bylaws, and rules and regulations.
Advised multiple clients relating to 1031 exchange of real property.

Corporate

Advised multiple closely held companies in acquisition of target companies including negotiation and drafting of stock purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, noncompetition agreements and employment agreements.
Counseled regional client in negotiation and drafting of "stalking horse" purchase agreement for health care facility subject to chapter 128 plan.
Advised client in acquisition of ophthalmology practice and surgical center.
Represented clients in formation of new business entities and startups.

Thought Leadership

News Releases

JP Croake Joins Husch Blackwell's Madison Office

October 30, 2019

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Speaking Engagements

Speaker, "Procuring cause: impacts on your practice of real estate," private real estate brokerage firm

October 13, 2017

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Outside the Office

He and his wife, Shira, enjoy travel, culinary experiences and time on the magnificent lakes of Madison. JP enjoys biking, kayaking and any game his young son is in the mood to play.

Community Leadership

Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (MMoCA), Business Council Member
Madison Public Library Foundation, Ex Libris Fundraising Committee
Madison Print Club, Board of Directors
Creative Learning Preschool, Board of Directors