Dickinson Wright PLLC has added intellectual property attorneys from the former Ann Arbor office of IP boutique Brinks Gilson & Lione.
“This is an exceptional group of IP attorneys, with the depth and breadth of knowledge to serve our clients in all industries and service sectors,” said Phil Rettig, Division Director of the firm’s IP practice.
“They bring a varied suite of intellectual property experiences that complement Dickinson Wright’s national IP team, which is now more than 100 attorneys strong.”
Joining Dickinson Wright are: James Cleland, Gerlinde (Linda) Nattler, Steven Oberholtzer, Michael Spink, Keith Weiss, and Sungwook (Sung) Lee.
Dickinson Wright PLLC is a general practice business law firm with more than 475 attorneys among more than 40 practice areas and 16 industry groups. Headquartered in Detroit and founded in 1878, the firm has 18 offices, including six in Michigan: Detroit, Troy, Ann Arbor, Lansing, Grand Rapids, and Saginaw.
- Posted June 25, 2020
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Dickinson Wright adds attorneys from Brinks Gilson & Lione

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