CGO Attorneys

Carlson, Gaskey & Olds is a law firm dedicated to promoting the maximum profitability and market share of our clients by providing counsel and protecting their intellectual property rights. From our offices in Birmingham, Michigan we serve clients from various industries having diverse technology portfolios across the United States and around the world. Click on the attorney name below to see our attorneys' individual experiences and backgrounds.

William S. Gottschalk

Mr. Gottschalk received a B.S.M.E. degree, specializing in automotive engineering, from GMI Engineering & Management Institute (now Kettering University) in 1995, where he received several honors. From 1990 to 1995, he worked as a co-op student with General Motors Corporation's Powertrain Division where he focused on design engineering and product development, while obtaining supervisory experience. Mr. Gottschalk was responsible for designing accessory drive components. He also assisted in designing engine blocks for NASCAR racing applications. His product development experience includes the testing and calibration of transmissions and injectors for truck engines. Mr. Gottschalk also directed an investigation to improve the casting quality of pistons and was a foreman in the body shop at the Buick City Assembly Plant in Flint, Michigan. His undergraduate thesis focused on modeling and measuring piston wrist pin dynamics. From 1995 to 1998, he served as a legal intern. Mr. Gottschalk received his J.D. degree, cum laude, in December 1998 from Wayne State University Law School, where he was an assistant editor of the Wayne Law Review and a the recipient of the Bronze Key Award for academic achievement for two consecutive years. He also received the David Adamany Constitutional Law Scholar Award for 1997-98 and is a member of the Order of the Coif. Mr. Gottschalk is admitted to practice in Michigan and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. His practice focuses on preparing and prosecuting patents in various areas including automotive and manufacturing technologies.