Atty. Stephen J. Gardner

Atty. Stephen J. Gardner

Mr. Stephen J.

Madison Madison 20 yrs experience 20 year
Call (224) 561-5035 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Stephen J. Gardner at a glance

Stephen J. Gardner is an Associate based in Madison, Wisconsin, practicing at Quarles & Brady LLP. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on business, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (2006) and District of Columbia registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2009). Educated at Marquette University (J.D., 2006) and Michigan State University (B.S. Computer, 2003). Serands clients in Madison, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Stephen J. Gardner is a lawyer practicing litigation, commercial, intellectual property
  • Stephen received a B.S. degree from Michigan State University in 2003, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Stephen practices at Quarles & Brady LLP in Madison, WI

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen J. Gardner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen J. Gardner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

Stephen J. Gardner is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Wisconsin →

Civil Litigation

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

Stephen J. Gardner is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Wisconsin →

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 Madison 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 Stephen J. Gardner

Where is Stephen J. Gardner's law office located?
Stephen J. Gardner's law practice is located in Madison, Wisconsin. The firm is Quarles & Brady LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen J. Gardner handle?
Stephen J. Gardner focuses on business, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has Stephen J. Gardner practiced law?
Stephen J. Gardner has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Stephen J. Gardner go to law school?
Stephen J. Gardner earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.S. Computer, 2003).
How can I contact Stephen J. Gardner for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Marquette University
- 2006
B.S. Computer
Michigan State University
- 2003

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 2006
District of Columbia registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2009

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