Atty. David R. Cross

Atty. David R. Cross

Atty. David R.

Milwaukee Milwaukee 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About David R. Cross at a glance

David R. Cross is a Partner based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, practicing at Quarles & Brady LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on patent, business, ip, trade secrets, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (Inactive) (1981), U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin (1981), Wisconsin (1981), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1983). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1981) and University of Wisconsin (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Milwaukee and American (Member, Litigation Section) Bar Associations State Bar of Wisconsin (Chair, Intellectual Property Law Section, 2008-2009) Bar Association of the Seventh Circuit Wisconsin Intellectual Property Law Association. Serands clients in Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Atty. David R. Cross is a lawyer practicing business, intellectual property litigation, intellectual property and 5 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • David practices at Quarles & Brady LLP in Milwaukee, WI

Practice Areas Explained

David R. Cross's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

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

David R. Cross is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Wisconsin →

Trade Secrets

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 R. Cross

Where is David R. Cross's law office located?
David R. Cross's law practice is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm is Quarles & Brady LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David R. Cross handle?
David R. Cross focuses on patent, business, ip, trade secrets, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has David R. Cross practiced law?
David R. Cross has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did David R. Cross go to law school?
David R. Cross earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact David R. Cross for a consultation?
You can contact David R. Cross 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 R. Cross received?
David R. Cross's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 1981
B.A.
University of Wisconsin
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York (Inactive)
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1981
Wisconsin
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1994
U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana
Admitted: 2004
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Admitted: 2005
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 2006
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 2006
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
Admitted: 2008

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