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Ann Maher
Ann M. Maher
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Technology, Manufacturing & Transportation
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  • Milwaukee, WI
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Ann M. Maher

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Technology, Manufacturing & Transportation
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Ann is a member of the Technology, Manufacturing & Transportation group at Husch Blackwell. She concentrates her practice in the area of business litigation and advises business clients in dealership, distribution and antitrust matters.

Ann represents clients as trial counsel in cases involving contract disputes, unfair competition, trade secrets, trademark infringement, dealership termination, product warranty, construction and commercial lease disputes. She also has litigated a variety of employment matters – including the defense of sexual harassment and other employment discrimination claims – in state and federal courts and in the Equal Rights Division.

Ann has lectured on a variety of issues related to professional ethics, civil procedure, electronic discovery, noncompetition agreements and dealership termination.

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Seventh Circuit Bar Association
  • American Bar Association, Litigation and Antitrust Sections Wisconsin Bar Association
  • Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar Association

Awards and Recognitions

  • BTI Consulting Group, BTI Client Service All-Star, 2018
  • Wisconsin Law Journal, Leaders in the Law Award, 2018
  • Wisconsin Super Lawyers, 2007-2017
  • Chambers USA, General Commercial Litigation, 2009-2013
  • The Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate, 2012-2018
  • Wisconsin Law Journal, Women in the Law Award, 2010 
  • Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent

Civic Involvement

  • Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, Board of Directors, 2009-present (Chair, 2013-2015)
  • Clement Manor, Board of Directors, 2016-present

News & Insights

  • 2017 Edition of Done Deals Describes Client Successes
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Experience

  • Successfully defended a commercial tenant, through trial, against claims of breach of lease and breach of personal guarantee.
  • Successfully defended a distributor, through trial, against claims of breach of warranty and indemnification arising out of sale of generator sets.
  • Advised wireless tower acquisition company on siting of new communications tower. Representation included obtaining favorable settlement after challenging a municipal planning commission in court and negotiating with another wireless carrier to remove an existing tower.
  • Litigated the enforceability of non-compete agreements under Wisconsin and other state laws.
  • Litigated disputes over the enforcement of residential and commercial real estate deed restrictions, including the defense of a national restaurant chain against claim by neighboring landowner that it was operating in violation of a restrictive covenant.
  • Defended international construction equipment manufacturer against claims of wrongful termination of dealer agreement in alleged violation of state franchise laws.
  • Defending a national restaurant chain against claim by neighboring landowner that it was operating in violation of a restrictive covenant.
  • Litigated trademark infringement claims against Internet reseller using client's trademarks in metatags and sponsored search terms.
  • Defended yacht design firm against artist's claims of copyright infringement.
  • Litigated matters involving the misuse of confidential and trade secret information by former employees and representatives of insurance and brokerage firms, medical device manufacturers, equipment manufacturers and chemical companies.
  • Advised clients making changes in dealer, distributor and sales representative relationships and litigated cases arising under state relationship termination laws, including the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law.
  • Litigated breach of contract and trademark infringement claims against client's former Taiwanese sales representative for unlawful registration and use of company's trademarks.
  • Obtained a seven-figure jury verdict on behalf of a commercial tenant in a lease dispute.
  • Obtained an arbitration award and attorneys' fees for a client whose sales representative agreement was wrongfully terminated in violation of the manufacturer's duty of good faith and fair dealing.

Featured Insights

March 30, 2018 News Releases Ann Maher Named to BTI Client Service All-Stars 2018 List
Technology, Manufacturing & Transportation

News & Insights

March 30, 2018 News Releases Ann Maher Named to BTI Client Service All-Stars 2018 List
Technology, Manufacturing & Transportation
January 16, 2018 News Releases Ann Maher Named to Wisconsin Law Journal Leaders In the Law
Technology, Manufacturing & Transportation
November 10, 2017 News Releases 40 Husch Blackwell Attorneys Named to 2017 Mid-South and Wisconsin Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
August 15, 2017 In The News Husch Blackwell Places 156 Lawyers in 2018 Best Lawyers in America
Energy & Natural Resources Financial Services & Capital Markets Food & Agribusiness Healthcare, Life Sciences & Education Real Estate, Development & Construction Technology, Manufacturing & Transportation
May 15, 2017 Article 2017 Edition of Done Deals Describes Client Successes
Technology, Manufacturing & Transportation Financial Services & Capital Markets Real Estate, Development & Construction Food & Agribusiness Healthcare, Life Sciences & Education
November 11, 2016 In The News 40 Husch Blackwell Attorneys Named to 2016 Mid-South and Wisconsin Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
September 28, 2016 News Releases Husch Blackwell Successfully Defends Northwest Community Hospital in Federal Lawsuit Regarding Termination of Surgeon’s Medical Staff Privileges
Healthcare, Life Sciences & Education
August 25, 2016 News Releases Thirty-seven Husch Blackwell Real Estate Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America 2017
Real Estate, Development & Construction
August 16, 2016 In The News Husch Blackwell Places 151 Lawyers in 2017 Best Lawyers in America
Energy & Natural Resources Financial Services & Capital Markets Food & Agribusiness Healthcare, Life Sciences & Education Real Estate, Development & Construction Technology, Manufacturing & Transportation
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  • Industry Focus
    • Technology, Manufacturing & Transportation
  • Practice Areas
    • Franchise & Distribution
    • Litigation
  • Admissions
    • Wisconsin
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
    • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
    • U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
    • U.S. Court of Federal Claims
  • Education
    • J.D., Marquette University Law School, 1988, cum laude
    • B.A., Marquette University, 1981
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