My Why
What powers my practice
Being a lawyer is a position of public trust, and I was drawn to the idea of using legal knowledge to help people achieve their goals in ways they couldn’t on their own. The greatest feeling is when I come through for someone who really needs help, especially when clients say I made the process easier and truly understood their concerns. I believe helping others starts with listening, and I strive to fully understand the issues and motivations at play so I can apply creativity to find a path forward. I view the practice of law as a personal responsibility—one grounded in making sure my clients and colleagues find real value in our relationship.
Credentials
- MIT Sloan + CSAIL AI: Implications for Business Strategy Program, Certification
- University of Wisconsin Law School, Juris Doctor (J.D.), 1997, cum laude
- University of Wisconsin - Madison, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Engineering Mechanics, 1993
- Wisconsin
- United States District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
- United States Patent and Trademark Office
- Legal 500 U.S. City Elite Winner, Intellectual Property; 2026
- Milwaukee “Lawyer of the Year” in Patent Law, Best Lawyers®, 2025
- Notable Intellectual Property Attorney, BizTimes Media, 2024
- Leading Intellectual Property Lawyer, Chambers USA, 2022–present
- The Midwest’s Best Lawyers©, Patent Law, 2021
- Best Lawyers®, Patent Law, 2016-present
- IAM Patent 1000 – World’s Leading Patent Practitioners, 2016–present
- Lexology Client Choice Award, Intellectual Property: Patents, 2014
- Selected to Intellectual Property Rising Stars, Super Lawyers®, 2007
Engagement
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, State Bar of Wisconsin
- Yellow Belt Certified, Legal Lean Sigma
- Board of Directors, Milwaukee Youth Arts Center
- Former Executive Committee Member and Vice President of Strategic Planning, First Stage Milwaukee
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

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

Forty-Seven Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA 2026 Rankings
Michael Best is pleased to announce that 47 attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA.Read
Jun 4, 2026
