About Michael
Biography
Michael Bonvolanta earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in 2011 from DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. He earned his Juris Doctor degree in 2015 from the University of Detroit – Mercy School of Law where he graduated magna cum laude. He was admitted to the Frank Murphy Honor Society and served as a member of UDM’s Moot Court Board of Advocates.
Michael is admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan, and the United States District Court for the Western District of New York.
Michael focuses primarily on medical malpractice, nursing home neglect, birth injury, civil rights and governmental claims. He was also named “Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch” for Personal Injury and Product Liability Litigation 2023.
Practice Areas
8
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-33%
Payment Methods
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Michigan for 11 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Location
Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.
28411 Northwestern Highway, Suite 300, Southfield, MI, 48034
Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.
51424 Van Dyke Ave., #3, Shelby Township, MI, 48316
Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.
1001 Woodward Ave., Suite 505, Detroit, MI, 48226
Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.
343 S. Main Street, #206, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104
Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.
432 N Saginaw Street, Suite 413, Flint, MI, 48502
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Posted by anonymous | January 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Excellent Lawyer
I was very pleased with the work and results Michael was able to achieve for me. He was professional and made me feel at ease. An excellent lawyer, I would recommend to anyone.
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Experience
Honors
2015
Dean's List, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
2015
Frank Murphy Honor Society, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
2015
Magna Cum Laude, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
2011
Dean's List, DePaul University
2010
Vincentian Endowment Award, DePaul University
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Trial Attorney, Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.
1900 - Present
Attorney, Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.
2016 - 2019
Associate Attorney, O’Connor, DeGrazia, Tamm & O’Connor, P.C.
2015 - 2016
Associate Attorney, Lyngklip & Associates, PLC
2014 - 2015
Law Clerk, Shifman & Carlson, P.C.
2013 - 2013
Law Clerk, Kitch Drutchas Wagner Valitutti & Sherbrook
2010 - 2012
Law Clerk, Arnstein & Lehr, LLP
Associations
2015 - Present
Oakland County Bar Association
2015 - Present
State Bar of Michigan, Young Lawyers Section
2015 - Present
State Bar of Michigan
2014 - Present
Italian American Bar Association of Michigan
2014 - 2015
American Inns of Court
Education
2015
JD - Juris Doctor
2011
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
French