Michael S. Anderson

Michael S. Anderson

Axley Brynelson, LLP • Madison, WI
BusinessGeneral PracticeOutside General CounselPersonal Injury

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Contact

Email
Phone
(608) 909-9718
Address
2 E. Mifflin St., Madison, WI, 53703-4269, US

Professional

About

Michael Anderson is a partner at Axley Brynelson, LLP. His litigation practice, trial and appellate, focuses on a variety of commercial, business, products liability, and plaintiff personal injury litigation. Mr. Anderson's commercial practice includes dealership and distribution contracting, domestic and international, covenants not to compete, nondisclosure agreements, and confidentiality agreements. He acts as outside general counsel for several clients, providing advice on corporate compliance, transactional, and general corporate issues. Mr. Anderson supervises foreign and domestic litigation for his general counsel clients. He currently serves as external General Counsel for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA where his practice focuses on religious nonprofit governance and risk management issues. Since 2003, has been on the governing board of Blackhawk Church, currently serving as Board Chair. Mr. Anderson has served on the Boards of nonprofit corporations involved in community development, a continuing care retirement community, and a 501c3 that provides funds for the delivery of legal services to low-income families; and for many years he served on the governing board of Blackhawk Church. Currently he serves on the Board of a charity that works with members of impoverished international communities to develop skills that will permit them to earn a sustainable income.

About Business Law

Business law attorneys advise companies on legal matters including formation, contracts, compliance, and transactions. They help businesses navigate regulatory requirements and protect their interests. Common matters include business formation, contract drafting, mergers and acquisitions, commercial disputes.

Credentials

Education
1980 Washington University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1976 Cornell University BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2011 Top Lawyer in Commercial Litigation, The Best Lawyers in America© 2005 Named to the 2005 Wisconsin Super Lawyers List, Wisconsin Super Lawyers 2004 Executive Register, In Business Madison N/A AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™
Associations
2006 - Present Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund Board of Directors 2004 - Present State Bar of Wisconsin, Bench and Bar Committee Member 2002 - Present Wisconsin Supreme Court Preliminary Review Committee Christian Legal Society Member Dane County Bar Association Member
Updated: Mar 08, 2026