Michael D. Wiggins

Gary K. August is an attorney with August Law PLLC in Troy, Michigan, where his practice focuses on Commercial Litigation, construction disputes, complex litigation, and insurance coverage matters. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers in the area of Commercial Litigation since 2013 based on peer-review evaluations within the legal profession. Mr. August has represented businesses, municipalities, and public entities in significant litigation and dispute resolution matters throughout Michiga...

Gabriel Edelson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Gabriel practices law in Birmingham, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Gabriel Edelson since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Gabriel Edelson is held by other lawyers.

Shannon Nichols has extensive commercial real estate and corporate experience, having represented clients in private practice and as in-house counsel for MSX International and Kmart Corporation. In the course of that work, she has represented companies in their acquisition and disposition of various assets, including significant real estate assets, negotiated hundreds of commercial leases, and assisted real estate developers with a variety of corporate, regulatory, and real estate matters, re...

Frank focuses his practice on intellectual property litigation and post-grant proceedings. He is well-known by clients and colleagues for his strategies to solve clients’ most challenging IP issues. With over 25 years of experience, Frank has successfully tried patent, trademark, trade secret and copyright cases in Federal Courts nationwide, the Courts of Appeals for the Sixth and Federal Circuits, and the International Trade Commission. As a registered patent attorney , Frank is author...

Adam Levitsky is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Insurance and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Adam practices law in Troy, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Adam Levitsky since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Adam Levitsky is held by other lawyers.

Rachel Smith has a wide range of knowledge stemming from her extensive experience over the past two decades. With a degree in Electrical Engineering, she focuses on software, supplier, and medical device businesses, aiming to ensure that their IP protection aligns with their business needs and goals. Rachel is a registered patent attorney and focuses primarily on domestic and foreign patent prosecution in the electrical arts. Rachel consults clients from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups. Sh...

Ken Sachs is the Chair of Bodman’s Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Practice Group and is based in the firm’s Troy and Detroit offices. He has over 20 years of experience advising clients regarding their employee benefit plans, executive benefit programs and business planning. He also represents public and private entities concerning their corporate, fiduciary, and governance responsibilities. He designs, drafts, and establishes retirement plans, welfare plans, medical...

Ziyad I. Hermiz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law and Trade Secrets Law. Ziyad I. practices law in Birmingham, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Ziyad I. Hermiz since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Ziyad I. Hermiz is held by other lawyers.

Ms. Markley concentrates her practice on trademark, copyright and advertising law. She represents clients in obtaining trademark and copyright registrations in the US and throughout the world. She represents clients in infringement disputes and appears regularly in trademark opposition proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Ms. Markley also advises clients with respect to Internet domain names. Prior to attending law school, Ms. Markley was employed at the Art Institute of C...

Rebecca Cantor is a registered patent attorney with an extensive background in patent litigation as well as trademark protection and enforcement. Rebecca serves as the Chair of Brooks Kushman's life science practice group. She concentrates her practice on intellectual property litigation, with a focus on patent litigation involving a wide range of technologies including pharmaceuticals and other life sciences technologies. Rebecca also has experience in trademark disputes, both in Federal Cou...