Bad Axe Lawyers

In the bustling heart of Michigan, where ventures rise and markets stir, there walks a counselor whose parchment bears the weight of enterprise and whose ink draws the lines of law with the care of a cartographer mapping the borders of empires. He is Victor Wandzel, founder of Wandzel Law PLLC—a firm forged not in haste but with vision, tempered by precision, and guided by a cause to serve the builders of commerce, from little startups to storied multinational enterprises. Victor’s path was not unlike that of old—beginning in the humble courts of contract and formation, wandering through the tangled woods...

Lorne B. Gold's practice, located in Bloomfield Hills, is predominantly focused on matrimonial matters. He has differentiated himself through his handling and resolution of the most financially and emotionally complex of family law matters. In both 2008 and 2009, Law & Politics and Superlawyers magazine recognized him as one of the state's top divorce and family law attorneys. In 2008, he was recognized as one of the state's top divorce attorneys under the age of 40, the only family law attorney in Oakland, Wayne, Macomb or Livingston County to receive this distinction by his peers . Gold's practice includes representation...

A graduate of The American University and Michigan State College of Law, Jonathan’s 20 years of private and in-house practice has centered around insurance, compliance and healthcare law with an emphasis in professional liability. Jon devotes a substantial portion of his practice to representing providers and healthcare facilities in medical malpractice lawsuits.

Since the enactment of the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act in 2008, Jon has also advised and counseled dozens of caregivers, patients, real estate professionals, investors, and business owners on licensing, compliance, entity formation, municipal compliance, and landlord-tenant related matters. Since the MMFLA was enacted, Jon has been assisting prospective...

Brian A. McKenna joined Sachs Waldman in 1993 and became a shareholder in 2000. He is a member of the firm's Board of Directors. Mr. McKenna's practice is devoted to representing injury victims, and claimants who are being denied insurance benefits to which they are entitled. Mr. McKenna is a graduate of Ferris State University (BS, 1989, High Distinction) and the Wayne State University Law School (J.D. 1993). Mr. McKenna is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and Illinois and is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and the United...

Kenneth F. Brooks has over ten years of experience in the intellectual property law industry. Ken joined the BrooksGroup when it was formed in 2012 and was instrumental in the formation of the firm’s best practices and procedures including developing and documenting internal best practice documentation. Ken’s practice covers a variety of IP and IP-adjacent matters including patent application drafting & prosecution, patentability opinions, clearance searches, trademark matters, as well as contractual agreements, royalties, and licensing. Ken focuses on helping individuals and companies protect their IP through a variety of strategies and leading techniques. Before rejoining BrooksGroup in 2020, Ken served...

After graduating from University of Detroit Mercy School of Law in 2006, I began partnering with experienced and capable attorneys to gain knowledge and expertise in Family Law. I continue to assist families in resolving their domestic issues such as divorce, child custody, paternity, support and all other aspects of family law. I am committed to providing each and every client with professional representation that is in your and your children’s best interest.