Credentials
- Marquette University Law School, Juris Doctor (J.D.), 1998, magna cum laude
- Marquette University, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), 1994, cum laude
- Wisconsin
- The Midwest’s Best Lawyers©, Commercial Finance Law, 2021
- Best Lawyers®, Commercial Finance Law, 2015-present
- Selected to Securities & Corporate Finance, Real Estate Rising Stars, Super Lawyers®, 2006
Engagement
- Member, Wisconsin Bar Association, Milwaukee Young Lawyers 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

Michael Best Attorneys Earn Recognition in The Best Lawyers in America 2026 List
Michael Best is proud to announce the selection of 104 firm attorneys to The Best Lawyers in America 2026 list, with representation across 48 different areas of legal practice nationwide.Read
Aug 21, 2025

Michael Best Counsels Winona Foods, Inc. In Sale of Cheese Processing Division
Michael Best and SSG Capital Advisors Supported Winona Foods, Inc. in the recent sale of its Cheese Processing Division. Michael Altman, Jake DeLeers, Brent Stork, Michelle Ebben, James DeCleene, and Ryan Habeck served as counsel to Winona Foods, Inc. SSG Capital Advisors, LLC served as investment banker to Winona Foods.Read
Jun 25, 2025
