My Why
What powers my practice
As an engineer, I was introduced to the area of product liability and patent law and found it to be technically interesting and intellectually challenging. That experience led me to a career path that leverages my engineering skills to help solve problems in a new context. I am most fulfilled when I help clients launch new product lines by either designing around a competitor’s patent or challenging that patent’s validity. I hope people realize that patent practice is not just filing patent applications or suing for infringement. Much of our work is helping clients manage the risks of bringing new products to market while protecting the value of their development technology.
Credentials
- University of Wisconsin Law School, Juris Doctor (J.D.), 1992
- University of Wisconsin - Madison, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering, 1986
- Wisconsin
- United States Patent and Trademark Office
- United States Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
- Wisconsin Legal 250 – Intellectual Property, Wisconsin Law Journal, 2026
- Legal 500 U.S. City Elite Winner, Intellectual Property; 2026
- Notable Intellectual Property Attorney, BizTimes Media, 2024
- The Midwest’s Best Lawyers©, Litigation – Patent, Patent Law, 2021
- Lexology Client Choice Award, Intellectual Property – Patents, 2017
- IP Stars, Managing Intellectual Property magazine, 2015-present
- Leading Intellectual Property Lawyer, Chambers USA, 2013-present
- Best Lawyers®, Litigation – Patent; Patent Law, 2011-present
- AV Preeminent® rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2005-present
Engagement
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Wisconsin Bar Association
- Member, American Intellectual Property Law Association
- Member, PTAB Bar Association
- Leadership Circle, Democracy Found
- Board of Directors, Past President, Milwaukee Curling Club
- Razor Sharp Minds Foundation
- Past Chair & Past Steering Committee, Black-N-Blue Ball for Muscular Dystrophy Association
Insights

Michael Best Attorneys Earn Recognition in The Best Lawyers in America 2027 List
Michael Best is proud to announce that 150 attorneys have been selected to The Best Lawyers in America 2027 list, with representation across 52 different practice areas across the nation. In addition, the firm is also excited to share that six attorneys have been named to the 2027 edition of the “Lawyer of the Year” list, which is a prestigious designation of a single lawyer in each specific practice area and location. 33 attorneys have also been named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch 2027 list.Read
Aug 20, 2026

Nineteen Attorneys Named to Wisconsin Legal 250 List for 2026
Michael Best is proud to announce that 19 attorneys have been selected for Wisconsin Law Journal’s Wisconsin Legal 250 list for 2026.vvvRead
Jul 24, 2026

Fourteen Attorneys Recognized in Legal 500 U.S. City Elite 2026
Michael Best is pleased to announce that 13 attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of the Legal 500 U.S. City Elite in Wisconsin and Illinois.Read
Jul 16, 2026
