ManufacturingOverviewManufacturers play a key role in the global and national economies. At Michael Best, we’re proud to support more than 400 manufacturing clients who help keep those economies going.
Manufacturers today operate in an increasingly complex regulatory, legal, and technological environment. There’s also a vast, rapidly changing array of tools for manufacturers to improve efficiency and productivity; develop innovative materials, designs, and techniques; manage their workforces; and interact with end users.
Michael Best helps clients make strategic choices and set a course for the future. Our deep understanding of the manufacturing industry is built on a history dating back to our firm’s founding in 1848. As industry evolves, we evolve alongside it.
Full-Service Counsel
To serve the diverse needs of manufacturers, our attorneys collaborate across many legal disciplines, including:
We provide proactive, strategic legal counsel to facilitate the seamless development, production, distribution, and protection of our clients’ products. Whether you’re negotiating a contract, moving an idea through the patent process, seeking financing, training employees, updating your information security program, or defending litigation, Michael Best can apply the well-coordinated effort you need.
Industry Experience
In addition to our attorneys’ decades of experience advising manufacturers from virtually every sector, some have worked in-house at major manufacturers, giving us a comprehensive perspective. We understand the new opportunities and challenges facing manufacturers, as well as the risks. Michael Best is here to help you keep up, look ahead, and stay competitive.
Michael Best is an active member of manufacturing organizations and trade associations, including Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce and the New North. We routinely participate in and sponsor industry events. Our attorneys frequently speak on industry-specific topics at seminars, conferences, and other events hosted by organizations such as the Wisconsin Safety Council and Grocery Manufacturers Association. Related PeoplePreview Attorney's BiographySeamus handlescomplex commercial litigation, real estate disputes, claims against governmental entities, legal malpractice, and intellectual property matters. He guides clients through every phase of litigation in both state and federal courts and leverages deep mediation and arbitration experience to drive efficient, favorable resolutions. Before joining Michael Best, Seamus was an associate at a litigation-focused firm, where he managed all aspects of a variety of commercial litigation ma ...  Preview Attorney's BiographyKatie practices in the areas of trial, complex commercial, health law, and government relations. She has experience with high-stakes commercial litigation, appeals, legal and regulatory compliance, and mass-tort pharmaceutical and medical device litigation. Katie is an advocate for clients in the courtroom as well as before legislatorial and regulatory bodies.Katie has first-chair and solo trial experience in state and federal courts and has successfully argued cases on appeal. She has extensive ...  Preview Attorney's BiographySteve serves as the Managing Partner of the firm’s Milwaukee office. Steve’s practice focuses on all aspects of U.S. and international patent prosecution in various technical fields including the automotive, agricultural, heat transfer, nuclear power generation, nuclear fuels and reactor fueling, security and safety, excavation and construction equipment, power generation and medical imaging industries.  Preview Attorney's BiographyGalen represents companies, founders, management, and investors in entrepreneurial endeavors – many of which involve building enterprises that have never before been built. He works with clients across the country, involved in all manner of go-to-market strategies – B2B, B2C, marketplace, SaaS, manufacturing, and distribution – and across numerous industries.
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