Contact Information:
Phone: 608.283.6705
Email: aclarkowski@axley.com
Legal Assistant: Theresa Doty
Phone: 608.283.6791
Email: tdoty@axley.com
Andrew Clarkowski is a partner in the firm practicing in the areas of commercial litigation, intellectual property, information technology and appellate law. Mr. Clarkowski was recognized as a "Top Lawyer" in the areas of intellectual property and appeals law in Madison Magazine's 2005 "Top Lawyers" survey.
While attending law school, he served as the Senior Managing Editor of the Wisconsin Law Review. Mr. Clarkowski served as law clerk to Chief Justice Roland Day of the Wisconsin Supreme Court during the Court's 1995-1996 term.
Significant Representations:
- Along with Guy DuBeau, obtained a jury verdict of $1 million+ in damages in plaintiff's suit against chemical manufacturer following two-week trial in Stevens Point, Wisconsin
- Obtained summary judgment dismissing $20 million+ claim against Wisconsin manufacturer in District of Kansas Federal Court; decision reported at IMC Chemicals, Inc. v. Niro, Inc. 95 F.Supp. 2d 1198 (D. Kan. 2000)
- Lead or sole counsel on numerous jury trials, court trials and arbitrations. Also served as local counsel for numerous patent and commercial litigation cases in Wisconsin's Western District Federal Court
- Along with John Schmid, prevailed on LIRC and circuit court review of decision which ultimately resulted in largest applicant's worker's compensation settlement in Wisconsin
- Won two Wisconsin Court of Appeals cases within five days: Smith v. Golde, No. 00-3376 (Wis. Ct. App. Nov. 6, 2001); Nugent v. Slaght, No. 00-1432 (Wis. Ct. App. Nov. 8, 2001) [published opinion]
Professional Associations and Achievements:
- President, Western District of Wisconsin Federal Bar Association
- State Bar Attorney Hotline coordinator, providing public service access to free legal advice; accepted 2000 State Bar "Hotline Firm of the Year" award on behalf of firm
- Past Treasurer, board of directors, Madison PC Users Group Foundation; participant/instructor in the Earn Your Own Computer Program, which provides technology education and the opportunity for underserved youth to earn their own computer
- Member, Office of Lawyer Regulation District 9 Committee
- Named 2007 Rising Star by Wisconsin Super Lawyers and Rising Stars magazine
- BV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings
Education:
J.D., cum laude, M.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison
B.A., Carleton College
Practice Areas:
Business Practice Group, Litigation Practice Group, Intellectual Property & Technology Team, Antitrust, Competition & Product Distribution, Appellate Practice, Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Creditor's Rights, Commercial Litigation, Contract Negotiation & Drafting, Employment Contracts & Restrictive Covenants, Financial Institutions/Business Finance, Federal Court Litigation, Intellectual Property Litigation, Litigation Personal Injury, Litigation Wrongful Death, Products Liability, Telecommunications, Cable Television & Internet
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