Brian A. Buchanan

Brian A. Buchanan

5.0
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 35 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Asheville, NC
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Social Security, Wrongful Death, Insurance

535 College St., Asheville, NC

About Brian

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Insurance 5%

Coverage Issues and Bad Faith Litigation

35 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-37%


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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 2 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2023

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in North Carolina for 35 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1990

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Grimes Teich Anderson LLP

535 College St., Asheville, NC, 28804

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Brian A. Buchanan's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

5 star (2)
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Posted by Janet | September 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Social Security Disability

This law firm far exceeded my expectations. Mr. Buchanan, Kathy Willets and Kelly Weaver worked diligently to obtain all the records and documentation needed for my favorable judgement . I appreciate that kind of dedication and diligence. Mr. Buchanan knows the system, is very professional and helped... ease my angst. These folks are kind and I believe care about what they do. I would recommend them every single time.

Posted by Jada | September 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A family's attorney

Mr. Buchanan has more strengths than just his areas of expertise listed. My agency has requested Brian year after year because he is the only attorney we trust to handle our difficult cases. I appreciate the respect he has earned in the courtroom with other attorneys and judges. I feel confident tha...t people listen when my attorney speaks on my behalf. He always comes across as the most knowledgeable in the courtroom. The countless hours of preparation are obvious when he argues my case and proves the opposition wrong. He is easy to approach and is able to shift and flex from minute to minute in the extreme environment of the courtroom without any sign of distress. He can have a comfortable conversation with me without making me feel judged or embarrassed and then just as easy fit the role the judge needs and come across as the best lawyer in the courtroom. I have picked Brian Buchanan for many reasons and he represents my agency in every case I have. His passion for representing what he believes in has touched many people in the courtroom and is most likely why I never lose any case. I'm proud to say we hired Mr. Buchanan and more proud of his commitment to the underrepresented and fighting for what is right.

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Brian A. Buchanan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrew Dickens

Unknown lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am impressed with Mr. Buchanan's thoughtful advice and answers to legal questions on Avvo. He has an in-depth understanding of the law and an ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and effectively. I endorse this lawyer!"

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John Worman

Unknown lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Woods

Unknown lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Randell Roberts

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recently got to know Brian at an M & L legal conference. He is obviously a well-respected leader in our profession. I would not hesitate to refer a client to him because I know the client would be treated properly and well-represented. Please feel free to call me if you would like to know more about why I endorse Brian Buchanan."

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Cody Claassen

Unknown lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Other

"Brian is a great attorney and works very hard for his cleints. I recommend all of my clients in his area to him."

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

N/A

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Partner, Grimes Teich Anderson LLP

1995 - Present

Attorney, Town of Bakersville, NC

1995 - 2007

Attorney, Brian A. Buchanan, Attorney at Law

1992 - 1995

Attorney, Henson Henson Bayliss & Sue

Associations

1995 - Present

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

Member

North Carolina Bar Association

North Carolina State Bar

American Bar Association

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

Mitchell County Guardian Ad Litem Program

Attorney Advocate

Mitchell County Animal Rescue

Volunteer Attorney

Habitat for Humanity, Mitchell and Yancy Counties

Volunteer Attorney

YMCA - Mitchell County

Former Board Member

United Way - Mitchell County

Former Board Member

Spruce Pine Montessori School

Former Board Member

Spruce Pine Community Hospital Ethics Committee

Former Board Member

Education

1990

Wake Forest University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Appalachian State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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