Ferndale, MI

Sanford J. Melder

Sanford J. Melder was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 1974 and has practiced law for over 30 years. He graduated from Wayne State University with a Jurist Doctor in 1973 and a Bachelor of Science in 1968. He represents clients in various legal matters including family law, divorce, real estate, debt collection, wills, trusts, estate planning, criminal defense, and personal injury.

Bo Schimers

Bo Schimers is an attorney with 30 years of successful experience as a trial lawyer, specializing in family law, personal injury, and drivers license restoration. He is a past President of the Downriver Bar Association and a member of the Wayne County Family Law Association. He studied at the Detroit College of Law and is licensed in Michigan.

Adam Slingwein

Adam Slingwein earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Eastern Michigan University. He earned his Juris Doctor in 2012 from the Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law. Prior to joining Pazner, Havens, and Slingwein, Attorneys at Law, Adam worked as a trial attorney for a defense firm, gaining valuable insight into insurance company tactics. He has recovered millions of dollars in settlements for his clients and specializes in auto accidents and Michigan No-Fault claims. He has also argued cases in front of the Michigan Court of Appeals and is responsible for creating Michigan law advantageous to victims of auto accidents.

Jake Pazner

Jake Pazner graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law in 2019. While he is the newest attorney at Pazner, Havens, and Slingwein, Attorneys at Law, he has been part of the team since 2012 when he began working as a clerk. Jake is passionate about his work and takes pride in navigating the intricacies of Michigan No-Fault and negligence law, overcoming the obstacles insurance companies throw in his client’s way.

Aric K. Melder

Aric K. Melder was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 1996. He graduated from Detroit College of Law, Michigan State University with a Juris Doctor in 1996, and Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Arts in 1993. He focuses on family law, divorce, bankruptcy, debt collection, real estate, wills, trusts, estate planning, criminal defense, and insurance disputes.

Bruce Pazner

Bruce Pazner is the founder and managing partner of Pazner, Havens, and Slingwein, Attorneys at Law. He has been instrumental in its development, growth, and continued success, securing million-dollar resolutions for injured clients. Bruce, a relentless trial attorney with over 30 years of courtroom experience, has won numerous jury verdicts, propelling Pazner, Havens, and Slingwein, Attorneys at Law into collecting over100 million dollars on behalf of its clients.

Josh Havens

Josh joined the Law Offices of Bruce K. Pazner in January 2012. He is a seasoned litigator, having logged thousands of hours in court. He has a winning track record in both the trial court and the Michigan Court of Appeals. He is licensed to practice law in Michigan and the United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan. He is a skilled legal researcher and writer. His past experience includes working for a Michigan Supreme Court Justice and on behalf of Sunoco in conjunction with an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice.