|
Richard S. Marcus is a member of the Financial Insitutions Practice Group in the Milwaukee office. With experience in areas of business as diverse as technology law, antitrust and franchising, Richard acts as general counsel to a number of closely held businesses. He also practices in the tax and intellectual property areas. Richard negotiates, drafts and reviews all types of contracts, and counsels businesses with respect to various business planning issues. He represents buyers and sellers in business acquisitions and joint ventures, advises business investors and lenders, and arranges financing for entrepreneurs. He represents technology companies as well as businesses that purchase or license technology systems and services. He also provides counsel for both companies and individuals in connection with tax disputes and litigation, equipment lease financing, and trademark and copyright issues. Richard graduated cum laude from Harvard University Law School after completing his preparatory education in English at the University of Wisconsin. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Wisconsin and the Computer Law Association.
Publications
"Responding to a Data Breach: Is Your Bank Prepared?"
Wisconsin Community Banking News
November-December 2006
"Do Your Homework Before Investing in New Software"
Small Business Times
September 01, 2006
"Open Source Software is Increasingly Under Scrutiny"
June 09, 2006
"Implementing a New Software Solution can be a Major Transaction"
June 09, 2006
"Six things to consider before a major software implementation"
Wisconsin Technology Network
March 06, 2006
"Open source software--Managing the legal risks"
Wisconsin Technology Network
September 28, 2005
Admitted to Practice
Wisconsin - 1975
Professional Association Memberships
American Bar Association
Computer Law Association
Wisconsin State Bar Association
Activities
Computer Law Association
Children's Lubavitch Living and Learning Center - Treasurer, Board of Directors and Executive Committee Member
Congregation Anshe Sfard Kehillat Torah - Board of Directors
Hillel Academy Member - Board of Directors
Jewish National Fund, Wisconsin Region - Co-Chairman, Board of Directors, Executive Committee Member
Lubavitch of Wisconsin - Vice President, Member, Board of Directors
Education
Juris Doctor, Harvard Law School, cum laude
Bachelor of Arts, University of Wisconsin-Madison, English.
| 