Daniel L. Buckfire

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Daniel L. Buckfire

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 33 years

Insurance Lawyer at Southfield, MI
Practice Areas: Insurance, Personal Injury, Motorcycle Accident ... +7 more

28411 Northwestern Highway, Suite 300, Southfield, MI

Virtual Consultation Available

About Daniel

Biography

Practice Areas

10

Practice Areas

Car Accident 11%

I represent accident victims in car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, and hit and run accidents.

31 years | 300 cases

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Government 11%

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Insurance 11%

I represent insurance policyholders in cases involving Michigan No-Fault Insurance benefts, disability insurance, and life insurance disputes.

33 years | 300 cases

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Life Insurance 11%

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Medical Malpractice 11%

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Motorcycle Accident 11%

I represent bikers injured in Michigan motorcycle accidents for their injury claims and No-Fault Insurance benefits

33 years | 30 cases

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Personal Injury 11%

I represent accident and injury victims in all types of personal injury cases, including slip and fall accidents, dog bite cases, boating accidents, food poisoning, construction accidents and all other cases involving serious injuries or death.

33 years | 250 cases

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Social Security & Disability 11%

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Wrongful Death 11%

I represent families of accident victims in all types of Michigan wrongful death cases.

33 years | 50 cases

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Other 1%

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Credit Card

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 33 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1992

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.

28411 Northwestern Highway, Suite 300, Southfield, MI, 48034

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Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.

343 S. Main Street, #206, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104

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19 Clifford St., Suite 805, Detroit, MI, 48226

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Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.

51424 Van Dyke Ave., #3, Shelby Township, MI, 48316

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Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.

1001 Woodward Ave., Suite 505, Detroit, MI, 48226

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Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.

432 N Saginaw Street, Suite 413, Flint, MI, 48502

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Daniel L. Buckfire's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 20, 2011

Best Michigan car accident lawyer- Great attorney

I am from Ohio and was injured in a Michigan car accident. I found Buckfire & Buckfire on the internet while researching for lawyers. I spoke to Daniel Buckfire and he answered all my questions. He also sent me his auto accident book which was very informative. I chose him to represent me in my c...ase and he did an excellent job. Everytime I was in Michigan for court or mediation, the other lawyers around told me that I had the best in Michigan.

Posted by Brian, Detroit Michigan | October 31, 2009

Quick, efficient and caring

I can not thank Daniel Buckfire enough for helping in my No-Fault Insurance claim against State Farm Insurance Company. I am a quadriplegic as a result of a car accident and my insurance company denied me a portion of my insurance benefits. I contacted Daniel and he was able to get those benefits p...aid quickly for me. Daniel is a very caring and compassionate person. Even though he doesn't really know me he treated me as if I was one of his family and made me feel very comfortable. I knew from the first time that we spoke that he would give his all to resolve the situation with little regard for his personal benefit. I had all but given up when a friend recommended me to Mr. Buckfire and he was more than willing to go to work to get me when I rightly deserved. Alot in my life had been ripped away as a result of the car accident but Daniel was there to help me restore as much as possible. He even made sure that I was completely satisfied with the results. I highly recommend him to anyone injured in an accident. He really knows the law and insurance companies listen to him.

Posted by anonymous | April 9, 2009

AN EXCELLENT LAW FIRM

I COULD NOT HAVE ASK FOR A BETTER ATTORNEY AND COMPASSINATE PERSON. DANIEL GETS THE JOB DONE. WITH A POSITIVE ATTITUDE IN REPRESENTING YOU. ANY ONE THAT GETS HIM AS AN ATTORNEY WON'T REGRET IT.

Posted by anonymous | April 9, 2009

A good man is hard to find

Mr Buckfire makes you feel like your a member of his own family. Any siutation when you need a lawyer is stressfully in its self. i called this lawyer after 19 years had passed for a present problem because I look at him as the best in his field.

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Daniel L. Buckfire's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gerald Skupin

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer as he is personable, efficient and a great ambassador for his clients. Skilled litigator!"

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Daniel. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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David Draper

Car accident lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dan is one of the top accident and personal injury attorneys in Michigan. I send him my referrals and trust him to take great care of my clients that have been injured."

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Todd Liebesfeld

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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George Burke

Car accident lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Dan is one of the most knowledgeable No-Fault attorneys in the State of Michigan."

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Robert Lantzy

Litigation lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas Economy

Motorcycle accident lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nancy Cavey

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Daniel Buckfire is passionate about the law. He has consistently achieved outstanding results for his clients. If someone I cared about was seriously injured in an accident he would be the first attorney I would call."

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John Bisnar

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Dan Buckfire is a consummate professional who goes the extra mile for his clients. He takes his clients’ cases personally. Whenever I need the assistance of a personal injury attorney in Michigan, the Buckfire Law Firm is the only firm I want. I am very picky about attorneys I refer my clients to. Dan Buckfire, his brother Larry, and the Buckfire Law Firm are on my short list of the very best personal injury attorneys in the nation"

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Mark Breyer

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Other

"As a certified specialist in injury and wrongful death litigation in Arizona, I am in touch with many of the best injury lawyers in the United States. Daniel Buckfire is one of those top level attorneys I am proud to endorse. Daniel is a top notch injury and wrongful death attorney. I would proudly recommend Daniel and his preeminent firm to anybody in Michigan. If you have the opportunity to work with Mr. Buckfire, do not pass it up. His reputation among the elite is well-earned."

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Richard Serpe

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Daniel combines hard work and real talent to obtain the best results of any lawyer I know in Michigan."

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Christopher Davis

Car accident lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Friend

"Dan and the Buckfire Law Firm are exceptional attorneys who go the distance if necessary. What sets them apart from the other typical personal injury law firms is their dedication and total commitment to their clients' satisfaction. Among the high level of attorneys who routinely get big settlements and verdicts, most lawyers have the necessary skill, and I count Dan in this group. But it is not as common to find that lawyer who is more interested in serving the client then just collecting the fee. That is Dan. A true professional and a "client's lawyer" through and out. I give Dan and the Buckfire firm my highest recommendation, and I refer all of my Michigan personal injury and accident cases to this top litigator."

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Vaughan De Kirby

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"As an attorney with 26 years of practice behind me it is an honor to recommend Daniel L. Buckfire. Mr. Buckfire is a true expert in the legal areas of automobile negligence cases, no-fault insurance claims, dram shop liability, and general negligence cases. The Michigan no-fault system is extremely complex and full of traps for the unwary. An injury victim must have an attorney with the unique ability and experience that Mr. Buckfire offers. Mr. Buckfire gets results for his clients as is clearly illustrated in his recent settlement of $1,375,000.00 in a claim on behalf of woman who suffered paralysis as the result of an automobile accident. Mr. Buckmire has won many jury verdicts against insurance companies for his clients who had been improperly denied their benefits. If you or a family member has suffered a catastrophic injury call Daniel Buckfire before you speak to an adjuster or walk into an attorney’s office."

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Christopher Keane

Car accident lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer's work. He has the highest of skill levels, and even higher integrity."

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George Burke

Car accident lawyer

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Glenn Saltsman

Personal injury lawyer

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Randall Blau

Medical malpractice lawyer

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Sean DuBois

Personal injury lawyer

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Nancy Cavey

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Kenneth Christensen

Personal injury lawyer

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Christopher Keane

Child abuse lawyer

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Mark Breyer

Car accident lawyer

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Richard Serpe

Personal injury lawyer

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Vaughan De Kirby

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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2022

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2021

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2020

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2019

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2018

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2017

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2016

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2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Top Michigan Accident & Injury Lawyer, American Lawyer Academy

2009

Best Law Firm Web Site, BestLawFirmSites.com

2008

Community Service Award, J.A. Ditty & Associates

2008

AV-Rated Lawyer, Martindale-Hubbell

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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

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Best Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America

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Best Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America

Work Experience

1992 - Present

Partner, Buckfire and Buckfire PC

1900 - Present

Attorney, Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.

Associations

2009 - Present

American Lawyer Academy

Member

2006 - Present

Brain Injury Association of Michigan

Member

2006 - Present

Brain Injury Providers Council

Member

2000 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

1992 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

1991 - Present

Michigan Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Spencer v State Farm Insurance Company

Court of Appeals Victory

Ivezaj v Auto Club Ins. Ass'n

Court of Appeals Victory

Askew v Lasillo

$525,000

Daatadeen v Standard Federal Bank

$1,375,000.00 Settlement

Smith v. Selman Trucking Company

$1,100,000

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Education

1991

The University of Michigan Law School, Ann Arbor, Michigan

JD

1989

University of Michigan

BBA

Speaking Engagements

2009

Nurse Case Managers and Discharge Planners

Michigan Automobile No-Fault Insurance Laws

2009

No-Fault Institute

Taking Insurance Adjuster Testimony

2009

Michigan No-Fault Automobile Accident Laws

Michigan No-Fault Insurance Laws

2009

Hospital Case Managers and Discharge Planners

Michigan No-Fault Insurance Benefits

2009

Hospital Case Managers and Discharge Planners

Presentation on Michigan No-Fault Benefits

2009

GWRRA Livonia Meeting

Michigan Motorcycle Accident Laws and Insurance

2009

Gold Wing Road Riders Association Annual Meeting

Motorcycle Insurance & Accident Laws

2008

Recent No-Fault Insurance Decisions & Their Impact on Patient Care

Michigan No-Fault Insurance Laws

2008

Navigating Services for Invididuals With Brain Injuries

No-Fault Insurance Benefits for Brain Injury Victims

2008

Hospital Case Managers and Discharge Planners

Michigan No-Fault Insurance Laws

2008

Hospital Case Managers and Discharge Planners

Updates on Michigan No-Fault Insurance Laws

2008

Case Managers and Discharge Planners

Michigan No-Fault Insurance Benefits

2008

Car Accidents and Traumatic Brain Injuries

Michigan No-Fault Insurance Benefits

2008

Attendant Care Service Benefit Updates

Michigan No-Fault Insurance Update

2006

Michigan No-Fault Institute

Independent Medical Examinations

2005

Michigan No-Fault Institute

Handling Attendant Care Claims Start To Finish

Publications

2009

The Michigan Motorcycle Insurance Report The Michigan Motorcycle Insurance Report

2009

The Michigan Drunk Driving Accident Handbook Victims Rights in Drunk Driving Accident Cases

2008

The Ultimate Michigan Car Accident Handbook The Ultimate Michigan Car Accident Handbook

2008

The Ultimate Michigan Motorcycle Handbook The Ultimate Michigan Motorcycle Handbook

Languages

English

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