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Andrew P. Beilfuss / Associate
Professional Experience
Andy Beilfuss is a member of Quarles & Brady’s Litigation and Corporate Services Practice Groups. He focuses his practice primarily on litigation, often in the franchise and product marketing and distribution context, but he also frequently advises on contract drafting and regulatory matters including advising on product distribution, state and federal franchise laws, the Uniform Commercial Code, terms and conditions of sale and state distribution, and relationship laws.

Andy has experience in handling complex commercial disputes in various state courts, federal courts, arbitrations, mediations and administrative hearings. He has been involved in all aspects of litigation including pre-lawsuit negotiations, motion practice, trial preparation, actual trial and post-trial motions. Additionally, Andy has appellate experience in both state and federal appellate courts. Andy is also a frequent speaker at continuing legal education seminars (as detailed below), including presentations on aspects of pre-trial practice, civil procedure, calculating damages, and Franchise and Distribution law specific topics.

Prior to attending law school, Andy received a master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee’s Graduate Business School and worked as a business/financial consultant for one of the nation’s leading business consulting firms.
In addition to his business education and experience, Andy also has a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology.

In 2010, the Wisconsin Law Journal selected Andy as 1 of 26 “Up and Coming Lawyers” in Wisconsin.

Recent Experience Includes:

  • Litigating multiple franchise and distribution cases including matters involving claims under the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law, the Wisconsin Franchise Investment Law, the Wisconsin Auto Dealer’s Day in Court Act as well as other state and federal relationship laws.

  • Negotiating and drafting franchise agreements, distribution contracts, warranties, and terms and conditions of sale.

  • Creating and administering compliance programs for both start up franchisors and large established franchise operations, including programs to ensure compliance with state and federal registration, disclosure, business opportunity and other relationship laws.

  • Advising on a wide variety of issues related to product distribution.
Recent Notable Litigation Results Include:

  • Successfully defended one of the nation’s largest franchisors against allegations of fraud as well as violations
    of the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law, the Wisconsin Franchise Investment Law and various other consumer protection laws.

  • Successfully reversed on appeal a Racine County Circuit Court decision that was adverse to the interests of one of the country’s largest and oldest construction companies.
Education and Honors
  • Marquette University Law School (J.D., cum laude, 2005)
    • Marquette Moot Court (Chief Justice, 2004-2005).
    • Marquette Moot Court (Board Member, 2003-2004).
    • National Civil Trial Team (Member).
    • CALI Awards for Legal Excellence in:
      • Legal Research and Writing.
      • Constitutional Law.
      • Land Use Planning.
      • Jurisprudence.
    • Intern to the Honorable David T. Prosser of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
    • Intern to the Honorable Richard J. Sankovitz of the Milwaukee County Circuit Court.
    • Legal Research and Writing (Graduate Assistant).

  • University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (M.S., 2000)
  • University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (B.S., 1999)
Bar Admissions
Wisconsin, 2005

Court Admissions
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 2008
U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit, 2007
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin, 2005
U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin, 2005

Professional Recognition
  • Milwaukee Young Lawyer’s Association (Board of Directors).

  • Quarles & Brady LLP, Franchise and Distribution Team (Co-chair).

  • Co-organizer of CLE training sessions held at Quarles & Brady LLP’s Milwaukee offices that provide free training for fellow attorneys to do pro bono guardian ad litem work in the Milwaukee community.

Professional and Civic Activities
  • American Bar Association (Member, Litigation Section and Forum on Franchising).

  • Wisconsin Bar Association (Member).

  • Milwaukee Bar Association (Co-chair, Section on Civil Litigation).
Selected Presentations/Publications
  • Lecturer for the National Business Institute  - “Civil Procedure,” 2008-2010.

  • Lecturer for the National Business Institute - “Calculation of Damages in Business Litigation Seminar,” 2009.

  • Lecturer for the Milwaukee Bar Association on Civil Procedure and Pre-Trial Practice, 2009.

  • Keynote speaker for the National Business Institute's National Webcast titled “Franchise Law: the Essentials,” 2010.

  • “How the Revised FTC Franchise Rule Drastically Increased the Quality of Airport Food,” Quarles & Brady LLP presentation, 2008.

  • “Franchise and Distribution Law – Recent Developments,” Quarles & Brady LLP CLE presentation, 2007.

  • “Franchise and Distribution Law – What Every Business Lawyer Should Know,” Quarles & Brady LLP CLE presentation, 2007.

  • “What Every Business That Buys or Sells Goods Must Know About Franchise and Distribution Law,”
    Quarles & Brady LLP presentation, 2010.

  • “How the Franchise and Distribution Team Can Grow Your Practice,” Quarles & Brady LLP presentation, 2009.

  • “Antitrust Law Issues In Government Contracting,” Quarles & Brady LLP client presentation, 2010.

  • “Franchise Law Compliance,” Quarles & Brady LLP presentation, 2009.