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Atty. David Lee de Bruin

Atty. David Lee de Bruin

Atty. David Lee de Bruin is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, intellectual property, appeals and 1 other area of law.

Milwaukee Milwaukee 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About David Lee de Bruin at a glance

David Lee de Bruin is a Partner based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, practicing at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on ip, environmental, appellate, and energy. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1982), U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh C (1982), U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit (1993), and U.S. District Court, District of Colorado (2001). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1981) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (B.S. Physics, 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association American Intellectual Property Law Association. Serands clients in Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Atty. David Lee de Bruin is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, intellectual property, appeals and 1 other area of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1977, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • David practices at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP in Milwaukee, WI and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

David Lee de Bruin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Lee de Bruin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

David Lee de Bruin is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Wisconsin →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Energy & Utilities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Wisconsin

Practicing law in Wisconsin. Legal matters in Wisconsin are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Milwaukee are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Wisconsin state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Wisconsin brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Wisconsin courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Lee de Bruin

Where is David Lee de Bruin's law office located?
David Lee de Bruin's law practice is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm is Michael Best & Friedrich LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Lee de Bruin handle?
David Lee de Bruin focuses on ip, environmental, appellate, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has David Lee de Bruin practiced law?
David Lee de Bruin has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did David Lee de Bruin go to law school?
David Lee de Bruin earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.S. Physics, 1977).
How can I contact David Lee de Bruin for a consultation?
You can contact David Lee de Bruin directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David Lee de Bruin received?
David Lee de Bruin's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan Law School
- 1981
B.S. Physics
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh C
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2002
Illinois
Admitted: 2007
U.S. Supreme Court registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2008

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