John C. Scheller
About John C. Scheller
John C. Scheller is a lawyer based in Madison, WI and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. John C. Scheller is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Litigation - Patent
Current Firm: Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Education: University of Illinois Chicago, John Marshall Law School, J.D., graduated 1997
Location: Madison, WI
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