Rich has a strong track record in intellectual property law, specializing in all stages of the patenting process for mechanical arts and technologies. He helps clients build patent portfolios, avoid or invalidate competitor patents, and defend against infringement claims. Through his extensive experience with utility and design patents, Rich has become a trusted, long-term business partner to producers and manufacturers.

Brad’s practice includes all areas of estate and business succession planning. He serves as a trusted advisor to individuals, families, and companies seeking to cost-effectively structure or transfer businesses. Clients value Brad’s responsiveness, particularly his ability to help them understand complex property and tax law concepts.

Natalie is experienced in all aspects of patent prosecution, from advising clients on patentability and patent filing strategies to drafting design and utility patent applications in the United States and worldwide. A trained mechanical engineer, Natalie applies a deep technical understanding of the technologies behind her clients’ innovations to each engagement.

Aaron has broad experience litigating complex commercial matters in both federal and state court and through arbitration proceedings. He has served as first or second chair on cases through trials or arbitrations, and handled a variety of matters successfully through appeal. Aaron’s litigation practice spans a variety of subject areas, including advanced manufacturing contract and warranty matters, insurance coverage disputes, dealership issues, and more. 

Clients turn to Dan because he is an outstanding litigator and a trusted advisor on employment issues. His deep knowledge of employment law, exceptional judgment, and strategic advice enable clients to achieve their goals. Businesses, colleges and universities, municipalities, and other clients rely on Dan’s proven litigation experience and proactive counsel on a broad range of issues.

Susan’s extensive background in patents and trademarks includes experience with all stages of U.S. and international filing, prosecution, and maintenance.

Laura focuses on all aspects of trademark and copyright prosecution and enforcement. Clients value her practical and timely legal advice, and look to her for support with the following types of trademark selection and protection issues, both in the U.S. and internationally: clearance, prosecution, Maintenance, licensing, due diligence, and policing enforcement including opposition, cancellation, and infringement proceedings before the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), and global courts and trademark offices.