SUMMARY

Civil trial lawyer specializing in patent, trademark, and complex contract litigation.

Over 31 trials across the country.

Years spent refining the art of making the complex understandable to a judge and jury

Professional experience

Evia Law | Detroit, Michigan
2024 – present
Co-founder

Carlson, Gaskey & Olds | Detroit, Michigan
2012 – January 2024
Shareholder

Young & Susser | Detroit, Michigan
1995 – 2012
Partner

Davis, Polk & Wardwell | New York, New York
1992 – 1995
Associate

Federal Court | Detroit, Michigan
1991 – 1992
Law Clerk for Judge Rosen

Education

1990
Juris Doctor
Columbia Law School, New York, New York

1986
Bachelors, History
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

HOBBIES & INTERESTS

Running
Movies
Mixed martial arts (spectator)
Travel (46 countries)

Admissions

Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
Eastern District of Michigan
Western District of Michigan
Eastern District of New York
Southern District of New York
Western District of New York
Southern District of California
Northern District of Ohio
Southern District of Texas
Eastern District of Wisconsin
Colorado District Court
Oregon District Court
Middle District of Tennessee
Middle District of Florida