Lawrence J. Buckfire – Michigan Personal Injury Trial Lawyer
President | Lead Trial AttorneyAward-Winning Michigan Trial Lawyer Handling Catastrophic Injury & Wrongful Death Cases
When an accident or injury results in serious injury or death, victims and families look to Lawrence J. Buckfire to bring justice and accountability on their behalf. For over 37 years, he has won major settlements and jury verdicts throughout the State of Michigan. He handles all personal injury cases result in catastrophic injuries and wrongful death.
Lawrence (Larry) is the lead trial attorney and managing partner at The Buckfire Law Firm. The law firm was founded in 1969 by his father David Buckfire with the principle of representing clients with the highest degree of integrity, compassion, and professionalism. Many clients are referred to him by other lawyers and retired judges who trust him to represent their friends, family members, and colleagues. The firm has an award-winning team of experienced trial lawyers specializing in serious injury and accident cases.
Why Clients Choose Lawrence J. Buckfire
Winning Trial Lawyer with significant jury verdicts and settlements
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Rating (top rating for legal skill and integrity)
- Best Lawyers
- America’s Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- Super Lawyer
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum Member
- U.S. News and World Report Best Lawyer
- Recognized by Best Lawyers & U.S. News
- Member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Named to Top Lawyers in Detroit by Hour Magazine
Lawrence combines his experience, skill, and meticulous trial preparation to achieve significant settlements for his clients.
Practice Areas – High-Value Injury Litigation
Lawrence J. Buckfire focuses his practice on serious and catastrophic injury cases, including:
Motor Vehicle & Transportation Cases
- Michigan car accidents
- Truck accidents & commercial vehicle crashes
- Motorcycle accidents
- Pedestrian & bicycle accidents
Catastrophic Injury & Wrongful Death
- Wrongful death lawsuits
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Spinal cord injuries & paralysis
- Severe orthopedic injuries
Negligence & Premises Liability
- Defective premises
- Slip and fall / dangerous property conditions
- Dog bites & attacks
- General negligence claims
Medical Negligence
- Medical malpractice
- Nursing home neglect and abuse
- Assisted living facility negligence
Environmental & Toxic Exposure
- Lead paint poisoning & child lead exposure
- Carbon monoxide poisoning
Lawrence’s practice is 100% focused on civil litigation, handling only complex, high-damage cases from filing through trial. He has expertise in cases involving closed head injuries and traumatic brain injuries. He is a member of the Brain Injury Association of Michigan, Brain Injury Association of America, and the Michigan Brain Injury Provider Council.
Approach to Winning Substantial Settlements & Verdicts
Lawrence’s attention to detail and his relentless pursuit of justice provide the foundation for his record breaking verdicts and settlements. Defense attorneys and insurance companies know they will be in for a battle when he represents an injury victim and family. He takes no short cuts and does everything possible to achieve the best outcome. He is known for:
- Attention to the smallest details that result in powerful evidence
- Intense preparation for depositions and trial
- Strategic decision making that outsmarts his opponents
- Expertise in the law that few other attorneys possess
Jurors appreciate his authenticity, integrity, trial skill, and ability to communicate the case in an understandable way.
Lawrence J. Buckfire (Larry 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 1989. He is admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan, State of Ohio, and in the United States District Court.
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. He is a contributing author to The National Law Review and Forbes Legal Council, and is often quoted legal expert by writers covering news stories on established news and information websites.
Mr. Buckfire has devoted his legal career to helping the most vulnerable members of our society, children and the elderly. He specializes in child lead paint poisoning, wrongful death, nursing home neglect, medical malpractice, and other serious injury cases. “Successfully pursuing these cases is the best way to protect the members of our community from future harm,” said Larry.
Call (888) 797-8787 for a free case review and speak to Lawrence J. Buckfire about your case. His e-mail is larry@buckfirelaw.com.
Notable Settlements & Verdicts
100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
- Wayne State University Law School, Detroit, Michigan, 1989 Juris Doctor
- University of Michigan, 1986
- Major: Economics
- Named “Top Lawyers” by DB Magazine
- Named “Best Detroit Personal Injury Lawyer” by DB Magazine
- Awarded “Best Michigan Personal Injury Attorney” by American Lawyer Academy
- Named “Lead Counsel Verified” in Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury by LawInfo
- Earned highest rating of 10.0 by AVVO, the top Internet Lawyer Rating Service
- Top AV Peer Rating for Skill & Integrity by Martindale-Hubbell
- Named Best Lawyer by U.S. News & World Report
- Selected as a “Super Lawyer” 2013-2025
- Named Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Michigan
- Named Top 100 Litigation Lawyers in Michigan by American Society of Legal Advocates
- Named Top 25 Medical Malpractice Trial Lawyers in Michigan by The National Trial Lawyers
- Named a Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers
- Designated as a Premier 100 Lawyer by The National Academy of Jurisprudence
- Member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Named to Top Lawyers in Detroit by Hour Magazine
- Named “2023 Lawyer of The Year – Product Liability Litigation” by Best Lawyers in America
- Named “Best Lawyers in America” for Personal Injury Litigation
- Named “Best Lawyers in America” for Medical Malpractice Law
- Named “Best Lawyers in America” for Product Liability Litigation
- Named Preferred Attorney by the Brain Injury Association of America
- Michigan Association for Justice – Member
- American Association for Justice – Member
- Wayne County Mediation Tribunal – Mediator
- Ohio Association for Justice – Member
- Top Corporate Fundraiser for MADD’s signature event
- 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
Books authored by Lawrence J. Buckfire include:
- “The Ultimate Michigan Car Accident Handbook”
- “The Ultimate Michigan Motorcycle Accident Handbook”
- “The Ultimate Michigan Bicycle Accident Guide”
- “The Ultimate Michigan Pedestrian Accident Guide”
- “The Ultimate Michigan Dog Bite & Animal Attack Handbook”
- “The Ultimate Michigan Medical Malpractice Handbook”
- “The Michigan Motorcycle Accident Insurance Handbook“
- “The Ultimate Michigan Wrongful Death Lawsuit Handbook”
- “How To Subpoena Cell Phone Records”
- “Little Kids, Big Accidents”
Articles written by Lawrence J. Buckfire include:
- Buckfire, Lawrence J. “Every Law Firm Needs A Disaster Plan: How To Get Started.”
Http://www.forbes.com. Forbes, 9 Feb. 2016. Web. - Buckfire, Lawrence J. “The Pros Of Being A Self-Published Lawyer.”
Http://www.forbes.com. Forbes, 26 Feb. 2016. Web. - Buckfire, Lawrence J. “What Every Law Firm Should Know About Employee Overtime Pay.”
Http://www.forbes.com. Forbes, 18 Feb. 2016. Web. - Buckfire, Lawrence J. “5 Metrics That Every Law Firm Should Track.”
Http://www.forbes.com. Forbes, 24, Mar. 2016. Web
Articles quoting Lawrence J. Buckfire as a legal expert include:
- How Toxic is the Water in Flint? (Healthline)
- How One Law Firm Manages Customer Feedback (ReviewTrackers)
- 3 Nasty Neighbors Who Can Block Your Home Sale – and How to Deal (Realtor.com)
- Thanks To Theranos, Health Tech Is Under More Scrutiny (Tech.Co)
- Law and Order: Don’t Let Your Business Succumb to Litigation (AllBusiness)
- General Liability Insurance & The Case of the $20,000 Puddle (Insureon)
- Slip & Fall Injuires in Small Business (Insureon)
- State Bar Michigan
- State Bar of Ohio
- U.S. District Court For Eastern District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan
- Member, Michigan Brain Injury Association
- Member, Michigan Brain Injury Council
- Governors Highway Safety 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 Survivors
- University of Michigan Alumni Association
- Student Sponsor for Jalen Rose Academy
Larry is a passionate baseball fan and has attended games at 23 different major league stadiums and five minor league parks. A life-long Detroit Tigers fan, he still has a piece of the Tiger Stadium outfield grass from the 1984 World Series clincher in his freezer. He also attends games for the Detroit Lions, Pistons, and Red Wings and is passionate about University of Michigan football. He loves to attend concerts and was lucky to see The Who and The Rolling Stones in back to back nights in Las Vegas a few years back.
Larry spends all of his spare moments outside of work with his wife, a physician, and their three children. He did not miss a single one of his children’s school concerts, sporting activities, or dance recitals. His two older children graduated with high honors from Michigan State University and his youngest son is a recent graduate of the University of Michigan and will continue there for a master’s degree. His middle son completed his second year the University of Michigan Law School.
The family enjoys spending their winter breaks in San Diego and has traveled extensively throughout Europe and South America over the last few years. Future trips and family vacations are in the works. Larry credits his parents for encouraging him to attend law school and teaching him how to be a skillful and ethical litigator.
