Don Schott is a seasoned litigator, with more than 30 years of experience and success trying cases. He is also a deeply trusted advisor to some of Wisconsin's largest companies. In negotiations or in court, he wins over judges, juries, and mediators by taking the complexity out of issues and making the decision-making process obvious. Don's manner is diplomatic and approachable, making dispute resolution less about confrontation and more about confidence in his analyses.

As a result of his intelligent and thoughtful leadership, Don was elected by his partners to serve for 17 years (1999-2016) as a member of the firm's governing executive committee. He also served as the firm's general counsel. In January, 2016 Don was nominated for a position on the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Don's nomination won bi-partisan support in the Senate Judiciary Committee, but expired when the full Senate did not vote on it prior to the 2016 election.

Don has tried cases in state and federal courts around the country, and argued before the 7th and 9th Circuits of the U.S. Court of Appeals and before the Wisconsin Supreme Court, reflecting a long history of high-level casework. He is also admitted to the bar of the U.S. Supreme Court. His particular strengths lie in securities, business fraud, commercial disputes, health care, and energy-related disputes, but he has also tried environmental and lender liability matters and has engaged in class action defense, among numerous other areas of law.

As a litigator, Don recognizes that his work is about much more than "winning" or "losing." His clients are often immersed in what can be a strange and stressful situation, over which they have little control. Don has the tools to litigate, mediate, and otherwise deftly resolve disputes, but he considers it a priority to guide his clients through the adversarial process, making sure they understand the entire situation and the possible outcomes so that they can make better decisions and sleep well, knowing he's taking good care of them.