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Ann M. Maher

Partner

Milwaukee
phone: 414.978.5410
fax: 414.223.5000

email: [email protected]

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Overview

When commercial disputes heat up, Ann works to cool things down so her clients can get back to taking care of business.

An award-winning litigator, Ann calls upon her years of experience to quickly assess the situation and offer workable solutions. Ann understands that litigation is expensive and distracting for clients—whether it involves contract disputes, dealership termination, lease quarrels, contested noncompete agreements or intellectual property issues. She looks to resolve disputes in a practical way to keep the wheels of commerce turning smoothly for her technology, manufacturing and transportation clients.

More than a litigator, Ann also advises general counsel, company presidents and other organizational leaders on a variety of business and legal issues.

Ann serves on the firm’s Executive Board. She also serves as an executive sponsor of HB WE, an Employee Resource Group for the women of the firm.

Industries

Manufacturing

Technology

Services

Commercial Litigation

Franchise & Distribution

Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property Litigation

Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution

Trade Secrets & Business Information Protection

Recognition

Benchmark Litigation
- Local Litigation Star, 2019-2025
The Best Lawyers in America®
- Commercial Litigation, 2012-2025
- Litigation-Real Estate, 2012-2025
Chambers USA
- Litigation: General Commercial, 2009-2013, 2024 and 2025
BizTimes Milwaukee
- Notable Women in Law, 2020, 2022
BTI Consulting Group
- Client Service All-Star, 2018
Wisconsin Law Journal
- Leaders in the Law Award, 2018
- Women in the Law Award, 2010
Wisconsin Super Lawyers, 2007-2023
Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent

Education

J.D., Marquette University Law School
- cum laude
B.A., Marquette University

Admissions

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
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

Professional Memberships and Certifications

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

Experience

Successfully defended commercial tenant, through trial, against claims of breach of lease and breach of personal guarantee.
Successfully defended 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 municipal planning commission in court and negotiating with another wireless carrier to remove existing tower.
Litigated 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 defense of national restaurant chain against claim by neighboring landowner that it was operating in violation of restrictive covenant.
Defended international construction equipment manufacturer against claims of wrongful termination of dealer agreement in alleged violation of state franchise laws.
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 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 seven-figure jury verdict on behalf of commercial tenant in a lease dispute.
Obtained arbitration award and attorneys' fees for client whose sales representative agreement was wrongfully terminated in violation of manufacturer's duty of good faith and fair dealing.
Successfully represented a non-family member beneficiary of a trust against claims by estranged family members that the deceased lacked capacity to amend her trust and that the non-family member beneficiary exercised undue influence over the deceased.

News Releases | June 05, 2025

Husch Blackwell Achieves Record Rankings in 2025 Edition of Chambers USA

News Releases | October 03, 2024

Husch Blackwell and Attorneys Recognized by Benchmark Litigation

News Releases | August 15, 2024

Best Lawyers in America® Places More than 250 Husch Blackwell Lawyers in 2025 Rankings

News Releases | June 06, 2024

Chambers USA Recognizes Husch Blackwell with Multiple Top Rankings

Media Mentions | January 18, 2024

Wisconsin Law Journal: Attorney Emily Stedman kicks off 2024 as a new partner with Husch Blackwell

News Releases | October 05, 2023

Husch Blackwell, Attorneys Earn Benchmark Litigation Recognition

News Releases | August 17, 2023

Best Lawyers in America® Places More than 230 Husch Blackwell Lawyers in 2024 Rankings

News Releases | April 27, 2023

Husch Blackwell Earns Appellate Victory in Key Franchise Law Case

News Releases | November 15, 2022

Wisconsin Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars 2022 Recognizes 18 Husch Blackwell Attorneys

News Releases | September 29, 2022

Benchmark Litigation Recognizes Husch Blackwell, Attorneys

News Releases | August 18, 2022

Best Lawyers in America® Places More than 170 Husch Blackwell Lawyers in 2023 Rankings

News Releases | January 26, 2022

Five from Husch Blackwell Named Notable Women in Law by BizTimes Milwaukee

Media Mentions | January 23, 2022

BizTimes: Notable Women in Law: Ann Maher

News Releases | November 16, 2021

Husch Blackwell Attorneys Named to 2021 Wisconsin Super Lawyers/Rising Stars

News Releases | October 05, 2021

Husch Blackwell, Attorneys Receive Benchmark Litigation Recognition

News Releases | August 19, 2021

Best Lawyers in America® Places More Than 170 Husch Blackwell Lawyers in 2022 Rankings

News Releases | November 17, 2020

Husch Blackwell Attorneys Named to 2020 Wisconsin Super Lawyers/Rising Stars

News Releases | November 13, 2020

Husch Blackwell's "Communities for Change" Assists Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin

News Releases | October 15, 2020

Benchmark Litigation Recognizes Husch Blackwell With Litigation, Labor & Employment Designations

Media Mentions | October 2020

Best Lawyers® 2021: The Midwest Issue

News Releases | August 28, 2020

BizTimes Milwaukee Selects Five from Husch Blackwell as Notable Women in Law

News Releases | August 20, 2020

Best Lawyers in America® Names 170 Husch Blackwell Attorneys, 12 "Lawyers of the Year"

Community Leadership

“I feel an obligation to the community to help people who are less fortunate,” Ann says of her work with various civic organizations.

Ascension Wisconsin, Board Member, 2019-present
Clement Manor, Board Member, 2016-present
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin Foundation, Board Member, 2015-present
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, Board Member, 2009-2018 (Chair 2013-2015)
Open Door Cafe, St. John's Cathedral, Volunteer and Husch Blackwell Volunteer Coordinator, 2002-present
St. Thomas More Lawyer's Society, 2017-present