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Lawrence J. Buckfire

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Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.
  • Recognized Since:
    2013
  • Recognized in:
    Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
    Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Law School:
    Wayne State University
  • Lawyer Page:
    https://buckfirelaw.com/about/...
  • Website:
    https://buckfirelaw.com
  • Phone Number:
    (855) 365.5999
  • E-mail:
    larry@buckfirelaw.com
  • Languages:
    English
  • Locations:
    29000 Inkster Road, Suite 150
    Southfield, MI 48034
  • 343 South Main Street, Suite 206
    Ann Arbor, MI 48104
  • 51424 Van Dyke Avenue, Suite Three
    Shelby Township, MI 48316
  • 1001 Woodward Avenue, Suite 505
    Detroit, MI 48226
  • 19 Clifford Street, Suite 805
    Detroit, MI 48226
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Lawrence (Larry) J. Buckfire is the managing partner and lead trial attorney at Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.  The Michigan personal injury law firm has six attorneys who specialize in serious injury, accident, and medical malpractice cases.  The firm represents clients throughout the State of Michigan, and has offices in both Southfield and Ann Arbor. 

Lawrence earned his undergraduate degree in economics from the University of Michigan in 1986 and his juris doctor degree from Wayne State University School of Law in 1989. He has been in private practice since successfully completing the bar exam in 1989. He is admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan, State of Ohio, and in the United States District Court.  He is the managing law partner and lead trial attorney at the firm.

Mr. Buckfire specializes in wrongful death, lead poisoning, automobile negligence, medical malpractice, and products liability cases. He is a highly skilled trial attorney with a reputation for meticulous trial preparation and presentation. He is a member of the Michigan Association for Justice and the American Association for Justice . He also serves as a mediator with the Wayne County Mediation Tribunal.

Lawrence co-counsels dangerous drug and defective medical device cases with several national law firms.  He also works with several firms on national overtime pay lawsuits.

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Lawyer Bio

Lawrence (Larry) J. Buckfire is the managing partner and lead trial attorney at Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.  The Michigan personal injury law firm has six attorneys who specialize in serious injury, accident, and medical malpractice cases.  The firm represents clients throughout the State of Michigan, and has offices in both Southfield and Ann Arbor. 

Lawrence earned his undergraduate degree in economics from the University of Michigan in 1986 and his juris doctor degree from Wayne State University School of Law in 1989. He has been in private practice since successfully completing the bar exam in 1989. He is admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan, State of Ohio, and in the United States District Court.  He is the managing law partner and lead trial attorney at the firm.

Mr. Buckfire specializes in wrongful death, lead poisoning, automobile negligence, medical malpractice, and products liability cases. He is a highly skilled trial attorney with a reputation for meticulous trial preparation and presentation. He is a member of the Michigan Association for Justice and the American Association for Justice . He also serves as a mediator with the Wayne County Mediation Tribunal.

Lawrence co-counsels dangerous drug and defective medical device cases with several national law firms.  He also works with several firms on national overtime pay lawsuits.

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Education:

  • Wayne State University , J.D., graduated 1989

Bar Admissions:

  • Michigan, Michigan Bar Association
  • Ohio, Ohio Bar Association

Affiliations:

  • American Association of Justice - Member
  • MADD - Sponsor
  • Michgain Association of Justice - Member
  • Michigan Brain Injury Association - Member

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
 

Awards:

  • Super Lawyer
  • Top 100 Trial Lawyers
  • Best Detroit Car Accident Lawyer - DB Magazine
  • Best Michigan Personal Injury Attorney - American Trial Lawyers Academy

Additional Information:

Areas of Concentration

Auto Accident

Motorcycle Accidents

Truck Accidents

Medical Malpractice

Nursing Home Neglect

Wrongful Death Lawsuits

Dangerous Drugs

Defective Medical Devices

Premises Liability

Toxic Torts

Dog Bites

 

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Key: Awarded in Best Lawyers Not Currently Awarded for this Area in Best Lawyers

Firm Details

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Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.
https://buckfirelaw.com
 
Headquarters
29000 Inkster Road, Suite 150
Southfield, MI 48034
(248) 595.7544
5 Office Locations
in 1 Country

United States

United States

Michigan

Michigan

Ann Arbor, MI

343 South Main Street, Suite 206

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

United States

(734) 888.3003

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Detroit, MI

1001 Woodward Avenue, Suite 505

Detroit, MI 48226

United States

(313) 777.8482

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Detroit, MI

19 Clifford Street, Suite 805

Detroit, MI 48226

United States

(313) 992.8281

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Shelby Township, MI

51424 Van Dyke Avenue, Suite Three

Shelby Township, MI 48316

United States

(586) 250.2626

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Lawyer Case History

Clayton v Wendy's International

Jury verdict for $ 1,325,000 for a slip and fall in a fast food restaurant.  The Plaintiff sustained a traumatic brain injury due to the fall.

Sharp v Apartment Complex

$ 1, 400,000 settlement for a child who suffered lead poisoning in a rented apartment.  He suffered cognitive and behavioral deficits as a result of the toxic exposure.

Henderson v Watermark Retirement Communities

$ 5,080,000.00 jury verdict in the Oakland County Circuit Court in a wrongful death lawsuit against a Michigan assisted living facility.  The decedent ingested a caustic dishwashing detergent from an unsecured kitchen cabinet.  She was hospitalized and died thirteen days later.
 
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