Overview

Porter has established a strong track record based on his strategic, results-driven representation of clients involved in complex corporate transactions.

A diverse group of clients look to him for sound guidance on:

  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • General corporate counsel
  • Commercial contracting, including inbound and outbound supply and distributor agreements
  • Corporate restructuring
  • Joint ventures
  • General contracts

Porter has substantial experience representing clients in areas such as ag and food processing, general manufacturing, retail and business consulting.

Porter is the current leader of Michael Best’s Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions Group. Prior to joining the firm, he worked for Archer Daniels Midland Company, as well on the Chicago Board of Trade.

Experience

Solutions in action

Credentials

  • University of Wisconsin Law School, Juris Doctor (J.D.), Wisconsin International Law Journal; President, Moot Court Team; Order of the Coif, 1999
  • University of Chicago, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), 1993, with departmental and general honors

  • Wisconsin

  • Best Lawyers®, Energy Law, 2011-present
  • The Midwest’s Best Lawyers©, Energy Law, 2021

Engagement

  • Member, State Bar of Wisconsin
  • Member, American Bar Association
  • Yellow Belt Certified, Legal Lean Sigma
  • Member, Wisconsin Agri-Business Association Grain Committee

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