Trial-tested advocacy for businesses and beneficiaries

Keith Bruett is an experienced litigator and trial lawyer who represents businesses and individuals in disputes throughout the United States. As a trusted advisor to his clients, Keith collaborates closely with them to develop detailed knowledge of the facts of a case so he can develop legal solutions in alignment with both their business and legal objectives. Keith focuses on:

• Professional liability matters, including defense of actuaries, insurance brokers and lawyers against allegations of malpractice
• Insurance coverage disputes, negotiating with insurance companies on behalf of insureds when possible and going to court when necessary
• Trust and estate disputes

Keith attributes his deep understanding of clients needs to his role as general counsel of Quarles, where he is the client and hires outside legal professionals. Bringing this perspective to his own clients, he focuses on providing clear recommendations and solving legal problems efficiently.

Bar Admissions

• Wisconsin

Education

• Marquette University Law School (J.D., summa cum laude, 1998)
  • Marquette Law Review, lead articles editor (1997-1998)

• University of Minnesota (B.A., 1994)

• University of Notre Dame, Mendoza College of Business (Certificate of Executive Management, 2013)

• "Can Wisconsin Businesses Safely Rely upon Exculpatory Contracts to Limit Their Liability"
• "Common Types of Commercial Insurance Coverages"
• "Coping with the Impacts of Superstorm Sandy"
• "Insurance Coverage Litigation"
• "Paved with Good Intentions: Letters of Intent in M&A Transactions"
• "Pollution Insurance"
• "The Great Duty to Defend Debate, Selected Current Issues on the Insurer's Duty to Defend"
• "Wisconsin Insurance Law in Review"
• 2012 Wisconsin Insurance Law Year in Review
• 2013 Wisconsin Insurance Law Year in Review
• 2014 ​Wisconsin Insurance Law Year in Review
• 2016 Wisconsin Insurance Law Year in Review
• 2017 Wisconsin Insurance Law Year in Review
• 2018 Wisconsin Insurance Case Law Year in Review
• Court of Appeals Bolsters Insured’s Right to Control Coverage
• Key Coverage Considerations in the Wake of Superstorm Sandy
• More in the Aftermath of Irma: Key Insurance Considerations
• Recent Decisions Underscore Importance of Communication With Carriers
• Ruling in Fox River Cleanup Case Allows Insureds to Maximize Insurance Coverage
• The Law of Damages in Wisconsin, Chapter 25 - Liquidated Damages
• Wisconsin Supreme Court Delivers Victory for Insureds
• ​2015 Wisconsin Insurance Law Year in Review
• “Data Breaches Are on the Rise: How to Protect Your Assets,
• “Wis. Continues Pro-Insured Trend With Toxic Torts