General Info

Michael Best & Friedrich is one of the oldest and largest law firms in the Midwest. It was founded in 1848 by Edward G. Ryan, who later served as the chief justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The firm comprises more than 250 attorneys in over six locations, including Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison, Waukesha and Manitowoc, Wis., and Lehigh Valley, Pa. Its practice areas include business, commercial law, corporate finance and security, government and public policy, intellectual property litigation, land and resources, property taxation, and real estate. The firm also represents clients in other areas, including retail development, taxation, education, energy and utility, health care, nonprofit organizations, trade associations, telecommunications, and venture capital. Its attorneys are licensed to practice throughout the United States, including Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Tennessee, Virginia and Washington. Michael Best & Friedrich is headquartered in Madison, Wis.