Contact Information

T 414.225.2762
F 414.277.0656
100 East Wisconsin Avenue
Suite 3300
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202

Legal Assistant

Holly K. Rhodes

T     414.271.6560 x15356

Education

  • University of Texas School of Law
    ,
    Juris Doctor (J.D.)
    ,
    with honors
    ,
    1996
    ,
    Texas Intellectual Property Law Journal, 1994-1995
  • United States Military Academy at West Point
    ,
    Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
    ,
    Dean's list
    ,
    1988
    ,
    Mechanical Engineering (Aerospace)

Bar Admissions

  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 1998
  • Wisconsin, 1996
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Edward R. Lawson, Jr.

Clients rely on Ed Lawson to achieve their intellectual property goals. Mr. Lawson's practice focuses primarily on intellectual property law, including the preparation and prosecution of United States and foreign patents in technology relating to mechanical engineering, material sciences, dental appliances and water and wastewater treatment. Mr. Lawson also counsels clients on trademark, copyright and technology licensing and development. Most recently, while based in Shanghai, PRC, Mr. Lawson has focused his practice on China, guiding clients on a broad range of issues including intellectual property protection and enforcement and business formation and operation.

Prior Work Experience

After graduation from the United States Military Academy, Mr. Lawson served as an officer in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and saw action in Operation Desert Storm.

Professional Activities

  • Member, American Bar Association
  • Member, Wisconsin Bar Association
  • Member, Milwaukee Bar Association, Law Day Committee – Chair, 1999 and Co-chair, 2000
  • Member, American Intellectual Property Law Association
  • Member, Wisconsin Intellectual Property Law Association

Honors and Recognitions

In 2002, Mr. Lawson received the Key Leader Award from the Wisconsin YMCA. He was acknowledged as the Downtown 2000 Distinguished Program Service Volunteer of the Year by the YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee and the 2000 MYLA Service Award from Milwaukee Young Lawyers Association.

Community Involvement

  • Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
  • Mentor Recruiter; Event Speaker, Milwaukee Mentors
  • Board of Managers, YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee, Downtown Branch
  • Mentor, YMCA Sponsor-A-Scholar Program
  • Mentor, YMCA One-on-One Mentoring Program