Lawrence J. Buckfire

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Lawrence J. Buckfire

also known as Larry Buckfire

5.0
11 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 36 years

Wrongful death Lawyer at Southfield, MI
Practice Areas: Wrongful Death, Personal Injury, Car Accidents ... +5 more

28411 Northwestern Highway, Suite 300, Southfield, MI

Virtual Consultation Available

About Lawrence

Biography

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Car Accident 14%

14%
Defective and Dangerous Products 14%

14%
Medical Malpractice 14%

14%
Personal Injury 14%

14%
Slip and Fall Accident 14%

14%
Workers Compensation 14%

14%
Wrongful Death 14%

14%
Other 2%

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Credit Card

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 22 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Michigan for 36 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1989

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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Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.

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

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Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.

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

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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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Lawrence J. Buckfire's Reviews

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Posted by James | September 7, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thank you, Larry! Best Personal Injury Lawyer in Michigan -- A+ experience!!

I can't thank Larry Buckfire enough. He's an excellent lawyer and got me a great settlement. The staff at Buckfire Law is very friendly and super helpful. Larry is a great communicator, extremely professional and he kept me informed with every decision and detail. I highly, highly recommend him. Than...ks again, Larry!

Posted by Patricia | March 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Par Excellence

Larry is a brilliant attorney who is clear, concise and realistic. His replies to any question were timely and his judgment spot on. One of the things I really appreciated about Larry was his ability to be compassionate in such a trying time.

Posted by Karen | March 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney

Attorney Larry Buckfire was our attorney for Mother's wrongful death lawsuit. Larry was professional, diligent and unrelenting in gathering the details necessary for a successful outcome. He deftly worked through the challenges presented for resolving this case with consideration, genuine caring and ... wisdom.

Posted by Roosevelt | December 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Attorney Larry J. Buckfire -Wrongful Death

Attorney Larry Buckfire was relentless, tenacious, and methodical in the way he handled my mother's wrongful death nursing home case. He researches all details involved and leaves no rock unturned. He is a very professional, knowledgeable and a caring attorney. Larry won us a judgment o...f $5 million dollars. Larry kept us in the loop every step of the way. I could not be more pleased with the results. They exceeded our expectations . Thank You Larry for all of your hard work!!!!!!!!!

Posted by Jon | December 8, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding representation!

Larry Buckfire and his team represented my fathers estate in a wrongful death case. He was extremely professional and performed all of the due diligence necessary to achieve the best possible outcome. I am extremely grateful to Larry and his team for being accessible and maintaining prompt, excelle...nt communication during the duration of the case. He addressed details that were important to me, both morally and ethically, up the the very end. If you're seeking an Attorney with superior knowledge, outstanding presence, and a winning attitude I highly recommend Larry Buckfire, and Buckfire and Buckfire, P.C.

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Lawrence J. Buckfire's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrew Mayoras

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Larry is a top-notch personal injury attorney."

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David Draper

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lawrence is an effective advocate and gets wonderful results for the clients that come to his firm. I do not hesitate to recommend Lawrence for any of my injured clients."

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James Parrish

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Larry and his law firm, Buckfire Law, are experienced and knowledgeable veterans in the fields of car, motorcycle, trucking and other types of accidents/personal injury cases. He is dedicated to obtaining the most positive result possible for his clients. You simply cannot go wrong with Larry Buckfire!"

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Todd Liebesfeld

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul d'Oliveira

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"“Larry Buckfire is a wonderful attorney, who is well respected by his colleagues. In addition, he is extremely knowledgeable about personal injury cases. He is hardworking and provides superior representation for his clients. I endorse Larry based upon his knowledge and compassion for his clients. I recommend him highly.”"

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Randy Collins

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas Economy

Medical malpractice lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"Larry is an excellent attorney! Larry, as well as everyone on his legal team, treat every client with respect and make each and every case a top priority. He is professional, efficient, honest, and communicates well with his clients. He has a track record of obtaining sizable settlements for his clients and getting the maximum injury settlement they are entitled to. Larry is also a respected lawyer in the community due to his involvement in the local metropolitan area, sponsoring many events for MADD and the Michigan Brain Injury Association, for example. I recommend anyone who suffers injuries due to a medical malpractice or personal injury accident to hire Larry Buckfire as their attorney!"

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Michael Schafer

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Larry Buckfire and his law firm, Buckfire and Buckfire are the lawyers to call in Michigan if you have been hurt by the negligence of someone else. I have worked with Larry over the last four years and he is one of the smartest lawyers I know. Not only is he an excellent advocate for his clients, but he has written several books on Michigan accident law, from car accidents to medical malpractice. Buckfire and Buckfire should be your first choice for an attorney if you have been injured in Michigan. Do yourself a favor and make them your first call."

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Nancy Cavey

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Lawrence Buckfire is truly an asset to the community in which he practices personal injury law. With his understanding of the law, and how he can best help his clients, Mr. Buckfire is the best decision when looking for a lawyer in Michigan."

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Robert Lantzy

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Co-worker

"If you are looking for an honest, respectable personal injury attorney in Michigan, my recommendation is Larry Buckfire. He is an experienced attorney that only handles a small number of select cases, which allows him to offer high quality personalized service to each and every client. A person who is injured in a Michigan accident couldn’t do better than having Larry Buckfire on their side."

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Christopher Davis

Personal injury lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Lawrence Buckfire and the Buckfire law firm in Michigan are top-notch personal injury attorneys. Mr. Buckfire and I have worked together on numerous projects involving the field of personal injury law and serving clients. I consider Mr. Buckfire a superior advocate and staunch litigator. He and his firm have been involved in many high profile cases. They have obtained excellent results for their clients. If you are hurt and need an attorney in Michigan, then you need to call the Buckfire law firm. They deserve my highest recommendation for personal injury attorneys in the state of Michigan."

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John Bisnar

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Larry Buckfire has secured fantastic results for the personal injury victims he had represented in Michigan over the last 40 years. That's no coincidence. Larry has a stellar reputation because of his intelligence, integrity, perseverance and a high degree of commitment to the people he represents. There are better known advertising attorneys in Michigan but none better to actually be representing your interests."

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Christopher Keane

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Larry is the true definition of a professional. Extremely smart. Hard working. Honest. Exactly the lawyer who I'd choose to represent me if I ever needed a personal injury lawyer in Michigan. He has gotten amazing results for his clients for as long as I have known him - almost 20 years now. You would be very wise to hire Larry, his brother, Daniel, and the Buckfire firm."

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Vaughan De Kirby

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As an attorney with a 25-year background in representing injured victims I feel confident in recommending the firm of Buckfire and Buckfire, P.C. of Southfield, Michigan. The law firm of Buckfire and Buckfire has been providing exceptional representation to injured victims and their families for almost 40 years. Larry Buckfire and his law firm associate attorneys have a well-known reputation for meticulous preparation that results in major victories for their clients. If you, a family member or a friend have suffered a serious injury as a result of the negligence of another there is only one firm to call in the state of Michigan and that is Buckfire and Buckfire, P.C."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Kentucky Colonel, Commonwealth of Kentucky

2011

Top Michigan Personal Injury Lawyer, American Lawyer Academy

2011

Top Corporate Fundraiser, MADD

2010

Best Detroit Personal Injury Lawyer, DB Magazine

2009

Best Website, Best Law Firm Websites

2008

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1989 - Present

Partner, Buckfire & Buckfire PC

1900 - Present

Attorney, Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.

1992 - 1995

Attorney At Law, Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.

1991 - 1992

Law Clerk, Buckfire & Buckfire, PC

1990 - 1991

Law Clerk, Zeff, Zeff, & Materna

Associations

Michigan Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

American Lawyer Academy

Member

Wayne County Mediation Tribunal

Mediator

Michigan Brain Injury Association

Member

Michigan Association for Justice

Member

Ohio Association for Justice

Member

ABATE

Member

Negligence Law Section

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Hickman v Chmielewski

$950,000 settlement

Truck Driver v Premises Owner

$1,175,000 settlement

Decedent's Estate v Hospital

Confidential Settlement

Brown vs Detroit Hospital

$200,000 jury verdtice

Sharp v Apartment Complex

$1,400,000 settlement

Clayton v Wendys International

Jury Verdict $1,400,000

Brown v Sinai Grace Hospital

Jury Verdict

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Education

1989

Wayne State University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

University of Michigan

BS

Speaking Engagements

2011

American Lawyer Academy

Copywriting For Attorneys

2011

American Lawyer Academy

Search Engine Optimization for Law Firms

2010

Michigan Neuropsychological Society

Michigan No-Fault Insurance Benefits

2010

Case Manager Seminar

Michigan No-Fault Benefits

N/A

Newport Beach, California Conference

Law Firm Marketing

N/A

Michigan Department of Health

Childhood Lead Poisoning

Publications

2009

Word Association Publishers Little Kids, BIG ACCIDENTS

2008

2008

2007

Languages

English

Activity

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