Ed serves as a trusted advisor and counselor to business clients in various stages of the dispute resolution process. Taking a creative and practical approach, he helps clients evaluate and manage risk, execute strategic initiatives, and resolve disputes. His strategic perspective extends beyond the dispute to his client’s overall goals and mission. He recognizes that his success is measured by his client’s ultimate success in the marketplace.
Ed’s practice includes complex litigation matters involving trademarks, patents, copyrights, trade secrets, hardware and software related technology, advertising, unfair competition and related contract disputes. He advises clients on issues related to advertising, cyber security and data breaches and has litigated cases in state and federal courts in numerous states and jurisdictions throughout the country.
Ed has also handled securities and corporate governance litigation in individual and class actions, including: in In re Enron Securities Litigation, In re Imclone Securities Litigation, In re Mattel Securities Litigation, and In re Emulex Corp. Securities Litigation.
Having participated in firm leadership by serving on several committees, Ed is Co-chair of the firm’s Class Action/ MDL Team and Co-chair of the Firm’s pro bono committee. The firm was awarded the Milwaukee Bar Association’s 2014 Pro Bono Publico Award under Ed’s leadership.