Problem solving disputes, litigating when necessary

Eric Van Schyndle advises clients on a variety of litigation, compliance and transactional matters. Bringing extensive experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), he counsels clients on:

• Construction defect litigation
• Government contracting litigation
• Government contracting transactions
• Real estate litigation
• Landlord tenant litigation

Clients appreciate Eric’s ability to adapt to their circumstances, tailoring his counsel and litigation strategy to their specific needs and situation. A vigorous advocate when litigation is necessary, Eric seeks to resolve disputes, when possible, without recourse to the courts. As to bid protest disputes, Eric understands the exigent nature of these disputes, and he has the experience and resources to devote to addressing your matter.

Before becoming a lawyer, Eric worked for the United States House of Representatives Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, where he took part in drafting and implementing SAFETEA-LU.

Bar Admissions

• Minnesota
• Wisconsin

Education

• University of Minnesota Law School (J.D., magna cum laude)
  • Maynard Pirsig Moot Court, student director
  • Misdemeanor Prosecution Clinic

• Marquette University (B.A.)
  • Criminology and Political Science
  • Criminology and Law Society, executive vice president

• "2015 Year in Review – Recent Midwest Legal Decisions Impacting Real Estate and Construction Law"
• "2016 Year in Review: Recent Midwest Legal Decisions Impacting Real Estate and Construction Law"
• "2018 AGC/ABA Forum on Construction Law State Law Matrix Project – WI"
• "Business Law Training: Force Majeure: What COVID-19 Has Taught Us About These Clauses"
• 2017 Year in Review: Recent Midwest Legal Decisions Impacting Real Estate and Construction Law
• 2018 Year in Review: Recent Midwest Legal Decisions Impacting Real Estate and Construction Law
• An Overview of Three Major Delay Damages Issues
• Fighting the Power: Construction Dispute Resolution with the U.S. Government
• Playing By The Rules: An Overview of Bid Protest Procedures at the Federal Level and Selected States
• Wisconsin Supreme Court Requires Abatement if a Municipal Entity Had Notice that a Private Nuisance Was Maintained Negligently by the Municipal Entity

Seminar

• 2014 Year in Review: Recent Midwest Legal Decisions Impacting Construction Law
• 2015 Year in Review: Recent Midwest Legal Decisions Impacting Real Estate and Construction Law
• 2016 Year in Review: Recent Midwest Legal Decisions Impacting Real Estate and Construction Law
• 2017 Year in Review: Recent Midwest Legal Decisions Impacting Real Estate and Construction Law
• 2018 Year in Review: Recent Midwest Legal Decisions Impacting Real Estate and Construction Law
• Business Law Training: Force Majeure: What COVID-19 Has Taught Us About These Clauses
• Consequential Damage Waivers: Pitfalls for the Unwary and Current Legal Trends