Brian Laning
About Brian Laning
Brian Laning is a lawyer based in Milwaukee, WI and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Brian Laning is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Intellectual Property Law
- Patent Law
Current Firm: Husch Blackwell LLP
Location: Milwaukee, WI
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