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Troy, Mich.—September 3, 2026—Intellectual property law firm Fishman Stewart PLLC is pleased to share that three firm attorneys have been named to the debut Michigan Legal 250 list, bolstering its reputation as a premier IP law firm as the commemoration of its 30th anniversary year continues. The attorneys are:
- Michael D. Fishman, firm co-founder and partner who established the firm’s dedicated trademark practices – one of the first in the Midwest – was noted in the category of IP Law
- Deb Schneider, who leads Fishman Stewart’s Sports Law practice, was noted in the category of Sports & Entertainment Law
- Michael B. Stewart, firm co-founder and CEO and a globally recognized patent attorney and legal innovator, was noted in the category of IP Law.
Published for the first time by legal trade publication, Michigan Lawyers Weekly, the Michigan Legal 250 is a “…curated list celebrating attorneys for excellence across the legal profession. Inclusion in the Legal 250 is more than a badge of honor — it’s a reflection of your leadership and impact in your area of practice.”
The complete Legal 250 list, including attorney profiles, can be viewed here.
About Fishman Stewart PLLC
Fishman Stewart helps turn client creativity into valuable intellectual capital. Since its founding in 1996, the firm has obtained tens of thousands of patents and trademark registrations and represented clients in hundreds of cases in Federal Court. As strategic advisers to CEOs and senior executives, Fishman Stewart attorneys develop IP management strategies for U.S. and foreign-based companies to safeguard their business assets throughout the world. To discover how Fishman Stewart leverages intellectual property to effectively increase enterprise value, visit fishstewip.com.