Lawrence J. Buckfire 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.
Lawrence J. Buckfire obtained his first significant jury verdict just one month after his thirtieth birthday. A Wayne County jury awarded his client $1,425,000.00 for damages relating to a closed-head injury sustained in a slip and fall accident. He had refused the insurance company's top offer of $75,000.00 on the day of the trial.
Since that time, he has obtained millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for his injured clients. 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.
Areas of Practice
Wrongful Death
Lead Poisoning
Automobile Negligence
Medical Malpractice
Products Liability Cases
Litigation Percentage
100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Education
Wayne State University Law School, Detroit, Michigan, 1989
Juris Doctor
University of Michigan, 1986
Major: Economics
Professional Honors & Activities
Named 'Best Detroit Personal Injury Lawyer'
Awarded Attorney of the Year by American Lawyer Academy
Rated 10.0 by top Internet Lawyer Rating Service
Michigan Association for Justice - Member
Awarded Best Website by Best Law Firm Website
Top AV Peer Rating by Martindale-Hubbell
American Association for Justice - Member
Wayne County Mediation Tribunal - Mediator
Top Corporate Fundraiser for MADD's signature event
Association of Trial Lawyers of America - Member
Michigan Trial Lawyers Association - Member
Ohio Association for Justice - Member
Presentations & Speeches
Issues in Lead Poisoning Litigation in Michigan presented to the Michigan Department of Community Health, Lead Poisoning Prevention Department, Lansing, Michigan
Copywriting For Attorneys and Search Engine Optimization for Law Firm to the American Lawyer Academy
Michigan No-Fault Insurance Benefits Presentation to the Michigan Neuropsychological Society
Law Firm Marketing to Newport Beach, California Conference
Childhood Lead Poisoning to the Michigan Department of Health
Michigan No-Fault Benefits Presentation to a seminar for Nurse Case Managers
Publications
'The Ultimate Michigan Dog Bite & Animal Attack Handbook'
'The Ultimate Michigan Medical Malpractice Handbook'
'Little Kids, BIG ACCIDENTS'
'The Michigan Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect Handbook'
Bar Admissions
Michigan
Ohio
U.S. District Court For Eastern District of Michigan
Community Activities
Member Michigan Brain Injury Association
Michigan Statewide Sponsor for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) & Top Fundraiser
Member of American Bikers Aimed Towards Education (AIM)
Carnival of Care Sponsor For Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor
