We are pleased to announce that Michael Fishman, Michael Stewart, and Thomas Halin have been named to the 2016 Edition of Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession.
Best Lawyers has published their list for over three decades, earning the respect of the profession, the media, and the public as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals. Its first international list was published in 2006 and since then has grown to provide lists in over 65 countries.
Lawyers on the Best Lawyers in America list are divided by geographic region and practice areas. They are reviewed by their peers on the basis of professional expertise, and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing. Lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed; therefore inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor.
Congratulations to our attorneys who are named to the 2016 Best Lawyers in America list:
Michael D. Fishman: Trademark Law
Fishman has managed the filing, prosecution and maintenance of thousands of trademark applications and registrations worldwide. He was designated “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers in the field of Trademark Law for the Detroit area in 2013 and 2015. Fishman is also listed in Super Lawyers, Leading Lawyers, IP Stars and as AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell. He holds a J.D. and B.S. degree from Wayne State University. Contact Michael D. Fishman
Thomas A. Hallin: Litigation – Patent
Hallin has experience in all aspects of intellectual property matters, including patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, anti-counterfeiting, transactions and licensing. He has first-chaired numerous matters in over twenty jurisdictions for clients. Hallin’s broad range of experience includes serving as a Federal Judicial Law Clerk, staff attorney for the Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission, Assistant Michigan Attorney General, Livingston County Prosecuting Attorney, Vice Chair of the Michigan Attorney Grievance Commission and a member of the Federal Judicial Nominating Committee. He holds a J.D. from University of Detroit Law School and a B.A. from University of Michigan. Contact Thomas Hallin
Michael B. Stewart: Litigation-Patent and Patent Law
Stewart both prosecutes and litigates intellectual property matters in a wide variety of disciplines including IT, e-commerce, telecommunications, aerospace and nuclear engineering. He also advises companies on managing large global intellectual property portfolios. In addition to being listed in Best Lawyers, Stewart has been recognized by Super Lawyers, Leading Lawyers, Who’s Who in American Law, Who’s Who in the World and as AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell. He holds a J.D., M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, B.A. in English and a B.S.M.E. degree, all from the University of Michigan. Contact Michael Stewart
