Meet the Suiter Swantz IP Team
For over two decades our team of patent attorneys, patent agents, paralegals and staff have represented a broad array of clients including large corporations to startups and individual inventors from across the United States and world. Our team of intellectual property experts consists of a group of world-class professionals trained to navigate you or your company through your domestic and international patent, trademark, and copyright challenges.
Our patent attorneys and patent agents are not just experts in the patent law. They are also former engineers, scientists and industry experts. All of our patent attorneys and patent agents have deep technical backgrounds, with many of them having received graduate level training and/or significant industry experience in their respective technical field.
To speak to one of our patent attorneys visit our contact page or call us at (402) 496-0300.
Sean Patrick Suiter
Director, Shareholder
Sean Patrick Suiter is a patent attorney, founder, and co-owner of Suiter Swantz IP. Sean holds undergraduate degrees in English Literature, Chemistry and Physics from Creighton University and the University of Nebraska-Omaha, respectively. Sean received his Juris Doctor from Creighton University Law School.
Chad W. Swantz
Director, Shareholder
Chad W. Swantz is a patent attorney and co-owner of Suiter Swantz IP. Chad graduated with a Bachelor in Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Nebraska Lincoln, a Juris Doctor of Law from the University of Nebraska College of Law, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Nebraska Omaha.
Scot M. Ringenberg
Director, Shareholder
Scot M. Ringenberg is a patent attorney and co-owner of Suiter Swantz IP. Scot received his Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Nebraska Lincoln and his Juris Doctor from the University of Nebraska College of Law.
Matt A. Poulsen
Director, Shareholder
Matt Poulsen is a patent attorney and co-owner of Suiter Swantz IP. Matt obtained his Ph.D., M.S. and B.S. in physics from the University of Nebraska and his Juris Doctor from the University of Nebraska College of Law, graduating with distinction.
Troy P. Anderson
Shareholder
Troy P. Anderson is a patent attorney with Suiter Swantz IP. Troy holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Optics from the College of Optics at the University of Central Florida, as well as a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Nebraska Lincoln. Troy received his Juris Doctor from the University of Nebraska College of Law.
Nicholas R. Grennan
Shareholder
Nicholas R. Grennan is a patent attorney with Suiter Swantz IP. Nick received his engineering degree from Cornell University with a major in Operations Research & Information Engineering, which has been described as “advanced analytics to help make better decisions”. Nick graduated with honors from the Creighton University School of Law.
Jeffrey S. Bernard
Patent Attorney
Jeffrey Bernard is a patent attorney with Suiter Swantz IP. Jeff graduated with honors from Virginia Tech, receiving his B.S. in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. Jeff received his Juris Doctor from Albany Law School.
Jason G. Glanzer
Patent Attorney
Jason Glanzer is a patent attorney with Suiter Swantz IP. Jason holds a Ph.D. in Pharmacology from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, a B.S. in Biotechnology from the University of Nebraska Omaha, and a Juris Doctor from Creighton University School of Law, with emphasis on intellectual property.
Andy Kruse
Patent Attorney
Andy is a patent attorney with Suiter Swantz IP. Andy received his B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the United States Naval Academy. He earned his Juris Doctor, with a concentration in patent, space, and telecom law from the University of Nebraska College of Law.
Eric M. Newhouse
Patent Attorney
Eric M. Newhouse is a patent attorney with Suiter Swantz IP. Eric graduated with honors from the University of South Dakota, receiving his B.S. in Computer Science. He received his Juris Doctor from Creighton University School of Law, graduating with honors and a concentration in litigation.
Elizabeth A. Schultz
Patent Attorney
Elizabeth Schultz is a patent attorney with Suiter Swantz IP. Elizabeth received her B.S. in Chemistry and a minor in Business Administration from Creighton University and her Juris Doctor from Creighton University School of Law.
Ben J. Smith
Patent Attorney
Ben J. Smith is a patent attorney with Suiter Swantz IP. Ben received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nebraska Lincoln and his Juris Doctor with distinction from the University of Nebraska College of Law.
Dennis L. Thomte
In Memoriam 1934-2024
Dennis Thomte of Thomte Patent Law Office, L.L.C. merged with Suiter Swantz IP in 2022.
Shane R. Thielen
Patent Attorney
Shane R. Thielen is a patent attorney with Suiter Swantz IP. Shane received a B.S. in Computer and Systems Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He received a Juris Doctor, with honors, from Creighton University School of Law.
Ian J. Sannes
Patent Attorney
Ian Sannes is a patent attorney with Suiter Swantz IP. Ian graduated with honors from North Dakota State University, receiving his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, and received his Juris Doctor from the University of Minnesota Law School.
Thomas J. Simonson
Patent Attorney
Tom Simonson is a summer associate at Suiter Swantz IP. Tom graduated with honors from the Colorado School of Mines with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in Economics.
Andrew M. Caputo
Summer Associate
Andrew holds a M.S. in Optics and Photonics from the College of Optics at the University of Central Florida, as well as a B.S. in Engineering Physics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Andrew is an upcoming 2L and currently attends the University of Nebraska College of Law.
Courtney M. Cournoyer
Summer Associate
Courtney Cournoyer is a summer associate at Suiter Swantz IP. Courtney graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a B.S. in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering.
Madisen S. Ford
Summer Associate
Madisen graduated from the University of San Diego with a B.A. in Chemistry and a minor in Business Administration. Madisen is an upcoming 2L and currently attends Creighton University School of Law. She expects to receive her Juris Doctor in May 2026.
Lori A. Noack
Accounting Manager
Lori Noack joined Suiter Swantz IP as the accounting manager for the firm in 2019. Lori holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting from the University of Northern Iowa.
Patrice B. Sokolowski
Executive Assistant
Patrice Sokolowski joined Suiter Swantz IP in 2008 as an executive assistant for the Firm. Patrice has a B.S. in Special Education from Creighton University and an M.M. in Vocal Performance from the University of Connecticut.
Laura J. Blair
Intellectual Property Paralegal
Laura Blair joined Suiter Swantz IP in 2018 as an intellectual property paralegal for the Firm. Laura brings over 37 years of intellectual property experience to the Firm.
Stacy J. Jolley
Accounting Assistant
Stacy Jolley joined Suiter Swantz IP in 2022 as an accounting assistant formerly working at Thomte Patent Law. She graduated from the University of Nebraska Lincoln with a B.S. in Business Administration.
Stephanie R. Swanson
Paralegal Manager
Stephanie Swanson is the Paralegal Manager at Suiter Swantz IP. Stephanie joined the firm in 2009 and has a B.S. in Geography from Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri.
Angi M. Gerard
Intellectual Property Paralegal
Angi joined Suiter Swantz IP in 2024 as an Intellectual Property Paralegal, with 5 years of previous experience in IP and 23 years of total paralegal experience.
Jan L. Sedivy
Intellectual Property Paralegal
Jan Sedivy joined Suiter Swantz IP in 2022 as an intellectual property paralegal formerly working at Thomte Patent Law Office. Jan has years of experience as an intellectual property paralegal with former extensive experience as an office manager and administrative roles.
Theresa L. Cleveland
Intellectual Property Docketing Specialist
Theresa Cleveland joined Suiter Swantz IP in 2021 as an Intellectual Property Docketing Specialist. Theresa has extensive experience in docketing. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Arts degree.
Miranda N. Conkling
Intellectual Property Paralegal
Miranda Conkling joined Suiter Swantz IP in 2023 as an Intellectual Property Paralegal, with 8 years of previous experience in IP.